Chosen Charity

Since 2004 GHRL have made a donation every quarter to a nominated Chosen Charity. Each quarter a Charity has been selected having been nominated by one of the GHRL Interim Management Team, and is usually one with which they have had either a personal link, or a close interest in some particular way.

Solstice Nurseries

Chosen Charity - Quarter 3 2010

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support as our Chosen Charity for the period January to March 2010, Solstice Nurseries.

Solstice Nurseries is a social firm, based on South Deeside, Aberdeen, which provides meaningful training and work experience for people with mental health issues. Solstice Nurseries is a wholesale grower of Scottish Hardy Heathers, herbaceous and specialist plants and also provides garden maintenance services. In order to support Solstice Nurseries in their quest to ‘grow people and plants’ or to find out more information, please contact Abi Grist of GHRL, a.grist@ghrl.co.uk on 07775 745 065, contact the Solstice Nurseries Office on 01224 865 907, or visit the website at www.solsticenurseries.co.uk

Scottish SPCAScottish SPCA

Chosen Charity - Quarter 2 2010

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support as our Chosen Charity for the period April to June 2010, the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Scottish SPCA is Scotland’s animal welfare charity. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are building a new animal rescue and rehoming centre in Aberdeenshire, which is also to be used as part of their “Prevention through Education” programme, where they are aiming to reach over 70,000 primary school children to promote care and respect in the treatment of animals. For more information on the Scottish SPCA, the education programme or the new Aberdeen Centre, please contact GHRL or Sarah-Jane Friedman, Sarah-Jane.Friedman@scottishspca.org on 03000 999 999, or visit their website at www.scottishspca.org

Millbank Primary School Special Education Base

Chosen Charity - Quarter 1 2010

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support as our Chosen Charity for the period January to March 2010, Millbank Primary School Special Education Base.

Millbank Primary School SEN Base provides educational support to children in the Nairn area who are of Primary School age and who have Special Educational Needs. If you would like to know more about their work or would like to support Millbank Primary School SEN Base, please email millbank.primary@highland.gov.uk or contact GHRL

the bread maker

Chosen Charity - Quarters 3 & 4 2009

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support the bread maker as our Chosen Charity for the period July to December 2009.

the bread maker has provided meaningful employment for adults with learning disability since 2006. For more information about the bread maker, or to make a donation, visit www.thebreadmaker.org.uk; phone 01224 641520, or contact GHRL.

Cystic Fibrosis

Chosen Charity - Quarter 2 2009

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support Cystic Fibrosis as our Chosen Charity for the period April to June 2009.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening inherited disease in the UK. Children with CF have frequent hospital appointments and at times admissions. The CF travel and equipment fund at Aberdeen Children’s Hospital provides CF education, and also equipment to benefit children while in hospital or at home. For more information about CF, or to make a donation, visit www.cftrust.org.uk; phone 01224 551140, or contact GHRL.

Befriend a Child

Chosen Charity - Quarter 1 2009

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support Befriend a Child as our Chosen Charity for the period January to March 2009.

Befriend a Child are a 1:1 befriending service for deprived and vulnerable children in Aberdeen. Each child is matched with an adult volunteer, who spends a few hours a month taking part in activities aimed at raising the young person’s self esteem, increasing confidence, introducing new skills and having fun! For more information on the organisation, or to find out how you can Help Turn a Frown Upside Down, visit www.befriendachild.org.uk or call 01224 210060.

Ness Soaps

Chosen Charity - Quarter 4 2008

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support Ness Soaps as our Chosen Charity for the period October to December 2008.

Ness Soaps is a social enterprise based in Inverness and whose mission is twofold: to produce a range of quality handmade soaps and provide worthwhile voluntary work placements and training opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. For more information on Ness Soaps’ products or services please contact GHRL or Lucy Morrison, lucy@nesssoaps.org.uk, or go to their website at www.nesssoaps.org.uk

inspire

Chosen Charity - Quarter 2 and Q3 2008

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support Inspire as our Chosen Charity for the period April to September 2008.

inspire, one of Scotland’s largest charities, supports around 600 children, young people and adults with learning disabilities through a variety of unique projects ranging from residential housing services to employment initiatives. The charity aims to provide everyone who uses its services with the right amount and type of support so that they can enjoy the life experiences that most of us take for granted. inspire has two social enterprise companies on Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard - Café Coast, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and use wifi or a sumptuous three-course lunch with colleagues; and inspire conferences offering state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities for hire. For more information contact GHRL or visit www.inspireonline.org.uk

Millbank Primary School Special Education Base

Chosen Charity - Quarter 1 2008

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support as our Chosen Charity for the period January to March 2008, Millbank Primary School Special Education Base.

Millbank Primary School SEN Base provides educational support to children in the Nairn area who are of Primary School age and who have Special Educational Needs. If you would like to know more about their work or would like to support Millbank Primary School SEN Base, please email millbank.primary@highland.gov.uk or contact GHRL

The ARCHIE Fund

Chosen Charity - Quarter 4 2007

GHRL in the Community: GHRL are proud to support as our Chosen Charity for the period October to December 2007, The ARCHIE Fund.

The ARCHIE Fund aims to provide the “extras” for the children, young people and their families whom they care for across the North East of Scotland. They are committed to make a difference wherever their care is received, whether in Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital or in the many community sites where specialist paediatric healthcare is provided. If you would like to know more about their work or would like to support ARCHIE please email info@archiefund.org or contact GHRL

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