Find information about community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in Orkney. Our directory also includes details of the other services providing support in the the local community.
We are working on the contents of the directory. If you have any feedback, please email enquiries@vaorkney.org.uk. If you would like to add a new entry or update an existing one, you can find the forms to do this at the bottom of the page.
Social Workers are there to help children and their families who are in need or at risk and will try to work together to make things safer and better for children at home, in the community or in care.
Clan Cancer Support provide emotional and practical support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including family members, carers and close friends.
We offer confidential support, advice and a listening ear foryoung carers in Orkney and their families.We provide free monthly activity sessions for young carers to meet, relax and have fun…
Our group offers a wide range of toys, crafts and activities for ages from newborn to 5 years. We have a lovely parent/grandparent network where we all come together weekly and share experiences.
Working directly with families of children aged 0-5 years, the Early Years Team have two community-based practitioners who can provide support in the home or through group sessions.
The island of Eday is one of Orkney's northern isles. The school is in the heart of the community and uses the unique environment as a context for teaching and learning.
Evie Community School is set in the small village of Evie in the West Mainland of Orkney. The schools provides education for children from nursery age through to Primary 7.
Firth Primary School is situated in the village of Finstown which is located between the towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. The school offers education for children of nursery age to Primary 7.
Glaitness School is one of two primary schools situated in Kirkwall. The school offers provision for children aged 2-12 who live in the north-west sector of the town and the adjacent rural area.
Hope Primary School is situated in Orkney's third largest settlement, St Margaret's Hope which is located in the southern part of the Orkney Mainland over the Churchill Barriers.
North Walls is a well-resourced school located on the island of Hoy. As a Community School, the school and nursery benefits from the on-site swimming pool.
Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) is a partnership between Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney. The Partnership aims to improve and develop social care, community health and wellbeing.
As a council, our work touches the lives of everyone in Orkney - from schools to care of the elderly, rubbish collection to maintaining the county�s roads…
You can add information about your community group, charity, organisation or service, or update an existing entry by completing and submitting a directory form.
