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Voluntary Sector Links

This page contains useful web-links to voluntary organisations across Perth & Kinross and other areas of Scotland. If your organisation would like to be included in this web directory, please contact helen.mackinnon@pkavs.org.uk

Please note: PKAVS is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked websites. Listing should not be taken as a definite endorsement.

 

Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross
90 Tay Street
PERTH PH2 8NP
Tel: (01738) 587887

Website: www.iapk.org.uk
E-mail:enquiry@iapk.org.uk

The Action Group
The Action Group provides services and advice for Children and Adults with a Learning Disability and their Carers
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.actiongroup.org.uk 
E-Mail: advice@actiongroup.org.uk

ASH Scotland
ASH Scotland is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland campaigning for effective tobacco control policies.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.ASHscotland.org.uk 
E-Mail: ashscotland@dialpipex.com

Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia
Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is Scotland's leading dementia charity. We provide services and campaign actively to help people with dementia and their families and carers.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.Alzscot.org 
E-Mail:
alzheimer@alzscot.org 

Apex Scotland
"By addressing the employability needs of offenders, ex-offenders and young people at risk, we improve employment prospects of clients, therefore reducing offending and contributing to safer communities."
Location: www.apexscotland.org.uk
E-Mail: admin@apexscotland.org.uk

www.autism-in-mind.org.uk
This is Autism Awareness Year. If you live with autism, this is your chance to be heard and make a difference.

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Bridgend, Gannochy & Kinnoull Community Council
Bridgend Gannochy & Kinnoull Community Council exists to represent, advise and where possible help the local community of which Murray Royal Hospital and the Walled Garden form part.
Website: www.bgk.org.uk/

British Red Cross
Information on Red Cross services provided in local communities, including Health & Social Care, First Aid, Transport & Escort, Medical Equipment Loan, International Tracing & Messaging
Location: Scotland -wide
Website: www.redcross.org.uk
E-Mail: mhunter@redcross.org.uk

Cancer Awareness In Scotland
Dynamic charity motivating healthy lifestyles, cancer prevention and early detection strategies. 
The website includes health information, advice, statistics, news, puzzles, competitions, polls; 'Better Health' sponsored events; and details of Clean Air Awards Scheme along with its database of smoke-free cafes, restaurants and pubs in Scotland.
Location: Scotland
Website: www.cancerawareness.org.uk 
E-Mail: rachael@cancerawareness.org.uk

The Carse of Gowrie Group – Paths Project
is a voluntary group which aims to promote and develop new paths and routes (based on the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003) for walking and other forms of non-mechanised transport in the Carse of Gowrie area in Perth & Kinross.
Website: www.cogg.org.uk

Carse of Gowrie Partnership
Phyllis J. MacKay
Location: North Grange, Errol, Perth, PH2 7SY
Tel/Fax: 01821 642779
E-Mail: pjm@northgrange.u-net.com

COBRA
Website: www.cobra-blackford.org.uk

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.
Location: Scotland wide
Website: www.chss.org.uk
E-mail: info@chss.org.uk
 

Children 1st (R.S.S.P.C.C)
For over 100 years CHILDREN 1ST, the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, has been working to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
Location: Head Office - Edinburgh, project locations across Scotland
Website: www.children1st.org.uk
E-mail: info@children1st.org.uk

Citizens Advice Scotland
The Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, and its member bureaux form Scotland’s largest independent advice network. The CAB Service is free, independent, confidential and impartial.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.cas.org.uk 
E-Mail: info@cas.org.uk
 

Perth Citizens Advice Bureau
Manager:
Shelagh Fulton
Location: 4-12 New Row Perth PH1 5QB
Telephone: 01738 624301
Fax: 01738 440870
Website
: www.cas.org.ukWebOfficeDetails.aspx?id=81&letter=P

Community Enterprise Limited
Community Enterprise Limited (CEL) is about releasing enterprise within communities, promoting opportunity for all, creating jobs and meeting social needs. CEL provides encouragement, support, training, business advice and access to finance for potential, new and existing social enterprises.
Location:    Edinburgh
Website: www.communityenterprise.co.uk
E-mail: cel@communityenterprise.co.uk

Community Fund Scotland
Grants Officer
Community Fund
Highlander House
58 Waterloo Street
GLASGOW G2 7DB

Website: www.community-fund.org.uk

Cornerstone Community Care
A charity who provides quality housing and supportive services to children and adults with learning disabilities and other special needs throughout Scotland.
Location: Aberdeen
Website: www.cornerstone.org.uk

CVS Scotland
(Councils for Voluntary Service)
CVS exist to support voluntary action at local level.  
Use this site to find your local CVS, and to see more details of what a CVS can offer you.
Location: Scotland
Website: www.CVSscotland.org.uk 
E-Mail: info@CVSscotland.org.uk
 

CVS Fife
Fife's Council for Voluntary Service. Site gives information on grants, events, Parliament news. Updated weekly.
Location: Fife
Website: www.cvsfife.org
E-Mail: cvsfife@cvsfife.org 

Community Business Scotland Network
CBS Network supplies support and services to Community Businesses, Social Firms and other Third Sector organisations in Scotland and the whole UK.
Location: Scotland
Website: www.cbs-network.org.uk
E-Mail: info@cbs-network.org.uk

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Family Mediation Tayside and Fife
Judy Caskey, Administration Manager
Location: 21 Dock Street, Dundee, DD1 3DP
Telephone: (01382) 201343

Foyer Federation/Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Foyers have been helping disadvantaged young people achieve independence since 1992. There are now 100 Foyers in the UK, with many more in development.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.foyer.net 
E-Mail:federation@foyer.net

Friends of the Earth Scotland
Friends of the Earth Scotland campaigns for a decent environment for everyone. We have successfully championed initiatives which are bringing about renewable energy, better public transport, cleaner beaches, and freedom of information. We tackle issues of real public concern like opencast mining, waste reduction, and an end to fuel poverty.
Location:  Edinburgh 
Website:  www.foe-scotland.org.uk
E-mail:  infoteam@foe-scotland.org.uk

Give as You Earn
Give As You Earn is the tax free way to give to the charities of your choice directly from your gross pay ... and with the government adding 10% to all Give As You Earn donations for the next three years, that's really something to SMILE about !!
Location: National 
Website: www.GiveAsYouEarn.org 
E-mail: giveasyouearn@caf.charitynet.org

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The Heart & Stroke Information Point

“The Heart & Stroke Information Point works with patients, carers and health professionals in Tayside to provide a high quality, user-friendly health information website”.
Location: Administration Block, Room 3, Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth
Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 13898
Direct Tel:- 01738 473898
Website: www.heartstroketayside.org.uk
E-mail sharon.hutton@nhs.net

Highland Perthshire Communities Partnership
c/o Wordwright, 2 Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy
Website: www.hpcp.co.uk
E-mail: wwright@sol.co.uk

Invertay Social Investment Fund
Website: www.isif.org.uk

Kinross-shire Partnership
Pauline Watson

The Grey House, 70 Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8AY
Website: www.kinross.cc/partnership/home.htm
E-mail: pauline@thegreyhouse.co.uk

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Learning Link Scotland
Offers information, networking, support and exchange opportunities for voluntary adult education sector. under construction
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.learninglinkscotland.org.uk
E-Mail: jayne.stuart@scvo.org.uk

Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland recognise charities throughout Scotland.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk
E-Mail: karen.l.toughill@lloydstsb.co.uk

ME Research UK
The main aim of the ME Research Group for Education & Support is to commission and fund biomedical research into the illness.
Website:
www.meresearch.org.uk
E-mail: meruk@pkavs.org.uk

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National Autistic Society

Margaret Clark, Administrative Officer- North-East Scotland for Sarah McGregor and Ben Hobbs
margaret.clark@nas.org.uk
01224 576820 (1pm -5pm daily)

Ben Hobbs
(Area) Service Manager
ben.hobbs@nas.org.uk
01224 576822

Sarah McGregor
Regional Officer - North-East Scotland- (covering Perth and Kinross)
sarah.mcgregor@nas.org.uk
01224 576823

Location: The National Autistic Society Scotland (NAS), Suite 1, 30 Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5BS
Fax: 01224 576829
Website: www.nas.org.uk

NCVO
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England
Location: London
Website: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk 
E-Mail: helpdesk@ncvo-vol.org.uk

Perth & Kinross Access Group
The Gateway, North Methven Street, PERTH PH1 5PP
Tel: 01738 567076
Website: www.pkag.org.uk

Perth and Kinross Community Transport Group (PKCTG)
PKCTG is a voluntary group which aims to promote, support and help develop Community Transport (CT) in Perth & Kinross. It has two sub-groups, the Community Car Association and the Minibus Operator Group. Members meet six times a year to address common CT issues and concerns. PKCTG provides information about CT provision in Perth & Kinross.

Tel: 01577 866766
E-mail: pkctg@btconnect.com  
Website: www.pkctg.org.uk

Perth & Kinross Grants Direct
For general information about some of the grants that are available to voluntary organisations
phone Perth & Kinross Grants Direct on 0845 605 2000.

Website: www.pkgrantsdirect.com

The Perth Talking Newspaper
The Perth Talking Newspaper is a free 80 minute audio CD or cassette tape recording of local news and features, produced each fortnight. The News is available to all visually impaired people who live in the Perthshire area. The Newspaper is free to anyone with a disability or infirmity which prevents them from reading the printed word.
Website: www.perthtalkingnews.org.uk

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Glasgow Office
Charles Oakley House
125 West Regent Street
GLASGOW G2 2SD
Tel: (0141) 221 5066
Fax: (0141) 221 4623
E-mail: infoscotland@carers.org

PUSH (Perth & Kinross Ltd)

PUSH is a charitable organisation promoting change that will lead to inclusion in the community for people with learning disabilities in Perth and Kinross.

Location: 90 Tay Street, PERTH PH2 8NP
Tel: (01738) 621929
Website: www.pushinfo.org
E-mail: enquiries@pushinfo.org

PAPAA
UK Charity which provides information for people with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. A contacts list is available for people living in Scotland.
Location: St Albans
Website: www.papaa.org
E-mail: info@papaa.org

Rural Community Gateway
Community Content Management Officer
SCVO, 9 Ardross Terrace, Inverness IV3 5NQ
Tel 01463 251733 Mobile 07966 961469
Website:
www.ruralgateway.org.uk
E-mail
Bruce.Wares@scvo.org.uk

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Scottish Civic Forum 
The Scottish Civic Forum is an avenue for finding new ways to increase dialogue and understanding between the people of Scotland and their parliament.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.civicforum.org.uk 
E-mail: enquiries@civicforum.org.uk

Scottish Drugs Forum
Website: www.sdf.org.uk

SFHA - Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Monthly magazine, information about SFHA and a members only area - all searchable.
Location: Dundee
Website: www.sfha.co.uk 
E-mail: jblack@sfha.co.uk

Scottish Parliament
Website: www.scottish.parliament.uk

Scottish SPCA
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Scotland's oldest and largest animal welfare organisation, covering the whole of Scotland.
Location: All of Scotland
Website:  www.scottishspca.org
E-mail: MPage@scottishspca.org

Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland offers practical help to people who have housing problems. We also campaign for decent affordable housing for all & develop & pilot innovative solutions to housing problems. At Shelter Housing Aid Centre in Dundee we provide free, expert advice on a wide range of housing problems. Includes: - Homelessness, Rent Arrears & Court Representation, Mortgage Arrears, Illegal Evictions, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Housing Benefit, Repair Problems, Domestic, Violence Issues & Care In The Community. For further information please contact:

Location: Shelter Scotland, 32 South Tay Street, DUNDEE DD1 1DD
Tel: (01382) 225544
Fax: (01382) 200366
Website: www.scotlandshelter.org.uk

Social Investment Scotland
Location: 2nd Floor
, 1 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD
Telephone: 0131 558 2335
Website: www.socialinvestmentscotland.com

Sound Sense Project
Tayside Deaf Association, St Paul's Centre, 14 New Row, Perth PH1 5QA
Tel/Fax: 01738 447670
Text: 01738 638412
Email: bonnieatkinson@soundsenseproject.com

SportScotland.org.uk
SportScotland is Scotland's premier sports development agency.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.SportScotland.org.uk
E-mail: rachel.grant@sportscotland.org.uk

St Andrews Ambulance Association
First Aid site giving information on first aid courses/training and how to join St Andrews.
Location: Glasgow
Website: www.firstaid.org.uk
E-mail: webmaster@stanleycompany.org.uk

St Ninian's Cathedral
St Ninian's Cathedral was the first to be built in Britain after the Reformation, and was consecrated in 1850
Website:
www.perthcathedral.co.uk

Strathmore & The Glens
Sue Cole, Balmacron Farmhouse, Location: Meigle, PH12 8TD
Tel/Fax: 01828 640763
Website: www.strathmoreglens.org

TCA
TCA provides support, information, advice and counselling to people affected by their own or other's alcohol use.
Location: 40 St John Street, Perth
Tel/Fax: 01738 580336
Website: www.alcoholtayside.com

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Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support provides free, confidential and independent emotional and practical support to victims of crime, through community based volunteers and staff.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.victimsupportsco.org.uk

 Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
317 Putney Brige Road, Putney, London SW15 2PN
Tel: 020 8780 7500
Website: www.vso.org.uk
E-mail: enquiry@vso.org.uk

The Walled Garden and Wisecraft
Muirhall Road
Perth PH2 7BH
Tel: 01738
562460
E-mail: www.thewalledgardenperth.co.uk

Working Together Learning Together
The e-network of the 'Working together Learning together' training programme. The WtLt programme is about enhancing social inclusion and partnership working and is funded by the Scottish Executive and delivered by a consortium including: Scottish Community Development Centre, University of Glasgow, Community Learning Scotland, Poverty Alliance and Northern College.
Location: Dundee
Website www.wtltnet.org.uk  
E-Mail:  l.bidwell@norcol.ac.uk

Work Track
A useful resource to help you into work. Whether you need a CV or brush up on your interview skills. A small and friendly project.
Location: Edinburgh
Website: www.worktrack.co.uk 
E-Mail: staff@worktrack.co.uk

www.workwithus.org
Statutory advice, expert and specific help for the public, by area of interest . . . . plus global exposure for charities.

WRVS
Community Transport & Good Neighbours Scheme
Location: 3 - 5 High Street, Perth
Website: www.wrvs.org.uk

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