Here is a selection of useful links.

Aberdeenshire Community Planning Partnership Buchan
In Aberdeenshire, Community Planning involves public, private and voluntary services in our area working together with our communities to deliver better services.

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
OSCR are the independent regulator and registrar for over 23,000 Scottish charities, including community groups, religious charities, schools, universities and grant-giving.

Development Trusts
Encourage the growth of new development trusts.

Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action (AVA)
AVA are part of a Scotland-wide network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs). AVA is Aberdeenshire’s TSI. Their mission is to promote the growth of strong, resilient, communities in Aberdeenshire by connecting, supporting, and representing volunteers, charities, community-led organisations, and social enterprises collectively referred to as the Third Sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Services
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the membership organisation for Scotland’s charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. SCVO works in partnership with the voluntary sector to advance our shared values and interests.