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Any not-for-profit community organisation, based in the Garioch area, or with links to the area, can access our support free of charge.
Our Members
These links lead to external websites maintained by our member groups. The Garioch Partnership provide the links for further information, we are not responsible for their content.
If a link appears to be broken, or you would like to update a link, we would be grateful if you would contact us to let us know.
Action Kintore Ltd
Action Kintore SCIO is a registered charity with a board of local volunteers. It was set up in 2009 to provide facilities for the young people of and around Kintore. This project is known as the Bothie.
Al Amal
Helping Syrian new Scots settle into the area.
Alehousewells Primary School Parent Council
Alehousewells School aspires to be a safe and supportive learning community where everyone is respected and can realise their full potential within a friendly and caring environment.
Bailies of Bennachie
The Bailies of Bennachie is a voluntary conservation society whose objectives are to encourage and stimulate the public’s interest of Bennachie.
Bennachie Community Council
Our primary purpose is to ascertain and express the views of the community to the local authority and other public bodies.
Bennachie Leisure Centre
Bennachie Leisure Centre has been at the heart of Insch for 21 years, offering sport, health, social and educational welfare activities and services for all.
Blackburn & District Rotary Club
We are a friendly team of individuals with talents channelled toward helping our Community, raising money for good causes singularly or with other local clubs and larger fundraising projects for Rotary International.
Fetternear Hall
Fetternear Hall is available to hire for your next function. From club meetings to fundraising events to wedding receptions, the Hall has hosted them all!
Fly Cup Catering Ltd
Fly Cup Catering is a Scottish charity providing training and employment opportunities to adults with learning disabilities in the catering and hospitality sector.
Foos Yer Doos Sing Song Club
Foos yer Doos is a singing group for those affected by neurological conditions. Singing helps with breathing, strengthening the voice and lifting the mood
Friends of Insch Hospital and Community
The Friends was set up in 1989 following a campaign against proposed closure of the local hospital's maternity unit but has gone on to tackle much wider issues.
Garidge Theatre Company
The Garidge Theatre Company was set up in 2004 by Rhona Mitchell with the express purpose of running a theatre festival in Inverurie bringing a mix of amateur and professional work to the town.
Garioch Arts Group
Inverurie-based art group, meets at Garioch Community Centre
Garioch Community Kitchen
Promotes and raises awareness of healthy eating messages through practical hands-on cookery sessions.
Garioch Community Sports Hub
Garioch Community Sports Hub (GCSH) is the local Community Sports Hub (CSH), serving the area broadly within a six-mile radius of Inverurie
Garioch Heritage Society
GHS opened in Inverurie in October 2017 and houses the collections of Garioch Heritage Society. The Society has been researching the area’s history and gathering artefacts which shed light on the working and domestic lives of local people since 1987.
Garioch Indoor Bowling Club
Founded in 1988 Garioch Indoor Bowling Centre is home to 5 rinks of indoor bowling as well as a members lounge, kitchen and (added in 2009) 6 lanes of 10 pin bowling.
Garioch Jazz Club
The Garioch Jazz Club is the oldest Jazz Club in Scotland and provides traditional Jazz Concerts from September to May every year. The Venue is at the Hopeville Social Club, Harlaw Road, Inverurie.
Garioch Youth Musical Society
Inverurie based Youth Musical Society with a group aged between 10-18. Society meets on a Tuesday at Inverurie Academy from 7pm - 9pm
Girl Guiding Gordon
Girl Guiding Gordon is part of Girl Guiding which is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK
Gordon Dementia Services
GDS provides day care for people with dementia and offers support for carers and family. The service provided in Inverurie, Monday to Thursday from Flat 3, Pleyfauld House and on Friday from Inverurie Day Centre, supports the local area.
Gordon Riding for the Disabled Association
Riding for the disabled provide therapy riding for children and adults alike. We are based just outside Inverurie. Contact: gordongrouprda@gmail.com
Grampian Opportunities
Supporting individuals to have choice and control in their lives. Working to promote opportunities for disabled people and people with long term conditions.
Greener Kemnay
A group of Kemnay residents who wish to support the reduction of energy usage, energy costs and carbon footprint for the whole village.
Harlaw Bowling Club
Harlaw Bowling Club is based in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. It offers excellent playing facilities and a friendly and hospitable atmosphere to club members and visitors alike.
Hatton of Fintray Hall & Community Association
The Hatton of Fintray Community Association ensures the Village Hall is well Maintained and Utilised as well as Fundraising and Organising Events for the good of the Community.
Home-Start Garioch
Providing support to families with children under the age of 5 years. Our volunteers offer you friendly, informal and confidential support.
Insch Community Association news (ICAN)
A group whose main focus is on making Insch the place you want it to be. Responsible for overseeing the Community Action Plan and projects.
Insch Connection Museum
Located in the former ticket office of Insch’s attractive working railway station, the Insch Connection Museum houses a treasure trove of information.
Insch School PTA
Inschy Winchy Spiders
Under 5's Parent and Toddler Group in Insch
Inspiring Insch
An informal meeting place for all, with activities and discussions to be organised as directed by those attending. A safe place for people to come together, seek support, meet new friends, learn new skills. Regardless of life choices/styles, all are welcome.
Inverurie & District Men’s Shed
The Shed is available for use by men who simply wish to socialise, or use the workshop to carry out projects of their own, or join in with other members' projects or learn new skills.
Inverurie Academy Parent Council
Inverurie Angling Association
Angling opportunities in and around Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.
Inverurie Community Council
The primary purpose of ICC is to ascertain, co- ordinate and express the views of the community to Aberdeenshire Council and other public bodies.
Inverurie Events
Inverurie Events is a charity run in order to promote and advertise the great town of Inverurie through community organised events. These events will be held throughout the year to also help raise money for the towns Christmas Lights.
Inverurie Hockey Club
Kellands School Parent Council
Kemnay 1st Stop Toddlers
1st Stop Parent and Toddler group is a group of parents and carers who come together to provide activities and entertainment for children from birth to 5 years old, as well as support for each other.
Kemnay Breakfast and After School Club
An independent charitable social enterprise which provides fun and challenging play opportunities for children of primary school age in a safe and friendly atmosphere attending both Kemnay and Alehousewells Primary Schools.
Kemnay Community Bee Group
A local non-profit making group of beekeepers (and those interested in bees) based at Kemnay, Inverurie
Kemnay Community Council
Kemnay Monday Club
Kemnay Primary School PTA
Kemnay Village Hall Management Committee
Hall with various facilities, hosting a range of community activities and groups
Kiddiwinks, Kemnay
Kiddiwinks is a registered charity which operates as a Playgroup, for age two and over, in the Kemnay area
Kinellar Community Association & Hall
Kingseat Community Association
A community project led by Kingseat Community Association to make Kingseat, Aberdeenshire an even better place to live and work.
Kintore & District Community Council
Lawsondale Sports Centre Trust
Lawsondale Sports Club Limited are in the process of constructing a purpose built all weather 3G pitch with floodlights at Lawsondale, Westhill, Aberdeenshire.
Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities. Group raises issues that matter to them and have their voices heard and be listened to.
Logie Durno Hall Committee
Logie Durno Village Hall is a short drive from Inverurie, just off the A96 at Pitcaple (AB51 5QH). With great facilities its perfect for hiring out for many purposes.
Newmachar Community Centre Association
The Axis Centre is a multi purpose centre - sports hall, fitness rooms, studio, event / function rooms for hire. A meeting place for a variety of community and sports clubs and groups.
Newmachar Community Council
Newmachar Playgroup
Newmachar Pre-school Playgroup is a charitable organisation that provides a range of planned educational activities suitable for 2.5 to 5 year old children
Newmachar United FC
Newmachar United FC was formed in 2008 after the juvenile club Newmachar Colts formed in 1983 and Newmachar Amateurs formed in the 1950's joined together.
Pitscurry Environmental Project
The Pitscurry Project provides training and day services for adults with learning disabilities. Facilities include sensory gardens, polytunnels and greenhouses, art and craft workshops, and our training cafe, with fantastic views over to Bennachie.
Port Elphinstone Community House (PECH)
PECH provides an affordable meeting place for the residents of Port Elphinstone and the wider Inverurie community. Their facility supports the education, social inclusion, health and well being of local people.
Port Elphinstone School Parent Council
Port Elphinstone Toddlers
A fun, friendly, welcoming group, run by local parents, encouraging children and parents to meet and make new friends.
Premnay Hall & Community Association
Premnay Hall and Community Association is based near Insch, Aberdeenshire. The Hall is available for hire and holds various fundraising activities throughout the year.
Scout Hall Playgroup, Westhill
Scout Hall Playgroup are an integral part of pre-school education and care within the local and surrounding area of Westhill.
SensationALL
We provide therapy-based activities and specialist support for children and adults living with any support need or disability from our centre in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.
Smile Scotland
We will empower people in Scotland with the skills, knowledge, confidence and experience to overcome the barriers that they face when getting into, or sustaining employment.
South West Aberdeenshire CAB
We are an independent charity based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, providing the public with advice on a wide range of issues, such as debt and housing.
Spectrum Singers
Fun and friendly Choir based in Kemnay. Rehearsals are weekly and we sing some wonderful choral classics to fun uplifting show tunes. Performing for a variety of occasions. We are a friendly group and welcome singers of all abilities
St Andrews Parish Church, Inverurie
Church of Scotland. Charity No. SC008791
St Anne’s Episcopal Church, Kemnay
We are a small congregation offering traditional Episcopalian worship located in the village of Kemnay.
St Lawrence Hall, Old Rayne
Steps into Wellness
The Steps into Wellness programme was born by a group of therapists working together to offer accessible and affordable therapies through access to funding and support.
Wartle Community Association
Meikle Wartle Village Hall. Available for hire
Westdyke Community Group
Westdyke Community Club is a Scottish Football Association QUALITY MARK Club.
Westhill & District Community Sport & Leisure Hub
We bring communities in the Westhill area together by providing pathways of opportunities as well as information, advice and support, to make it easier for all people of all abilities to get involved and engage in a more active/healthier lifestyle
Westhill & Elrick Community Council (WECC)
Westhill Bowling Club
Outdoor lawn bowling club based in Westhill. Membership approximately 50 people.
Westhill Community Church
We are an Evangelical/Charismatic Episcopal (Anglican) Church situated in the town of Westhill near the city of Aberdeen. We are also a church within the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney and are affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance.
Westhill Golf Club
Our challenging and undulating course provides a stern test for golfers of all levels, with great views
Westhill Men’s Shed
A equipped wood and metal working workshop where you can bring your own projects to work on, or help the shed with ours. You don’t have to use the workshop - simply enjoy the company, build models, use the computers and 3D printer or play bridge.
Become a Member
Any not-for-profit community organisation, large or small, based in the Garioch area or with links to the area, can join free of charge. Individual members who support the aims of The Partnership are also welcome as members.
To join, please download, complete and return a Membership Application form.
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Membership Application
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