North Region - Shortlisted Member Choice Award Groups
1st Brechin Scout Group
The Scouts is a fantastic organisation that helps children gain life skills, have fun and lots of adventure.
Funding Goal
Funding would go towards replacing their floor which was badly damaged and in need of replacement.
Boundless Trails (Moray)
Boundless Trails CIC uses mountain biking to support mental health, confidence and community connection in Moray. Their ‘Trails to Wellbeing’ programme provides free small-group and 1:1 sessions for people aged 12+, referred by GPs, CAMHS and local services.
Funding Goal
Funding will help to expand their ‘Trails to Wellbeing’ programme by investing in essential equipment such as bikes, a bike trailers and cycling equipment.
Riding for the Disabled Moray
Moray RDA offers horse riding lessons for children and adults living with a disability in Moray. They have 10 lessons per week during term time, and have up to 60 riders attending each week. The lessons encourage communication, improve coordination and act as a fun physio session for all.
Funding Goal
Funding will help subsidise lessons for their riders, to ensure they remain affordable to all.
Save by The Bell (Dundee)
Save by the Bell (SCIO) is a Scottish charity dedicated to improving financial literacy among primary school pupils in Dundee since 2005.
Their aim is to teach children the benefits of saving and responsible money management, reducing future reliance on debt and poverty within the local community.
Funding Goal
Funding will be used to develop engaging resources for financial education workshops and for workshop delivery across Dundee’s primary schools, helping us reach more pupils and strengthen their financial skills for life.
Yogi and Cindy Bears (Aberdeenshire)
Yogi & Cindy Bears Medical Assistance and Therapy Dogs work with both adults and children across a wide range of client groups, including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, rehabilitation needs, mental health conditions, social isolation, dementia and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
Funding Goal
Funding will help enable the charity to train more service dogs, purchase equipment, and use training courses to expand their charity dogs and volunteer network.
Your Love Rara (Aberdeen)
Your Love Rara’s work focuses on providing a warm, supportive environment where young people can learn, socialise, and build confidence offering hands-on opportunities, from creative projects to practical DIY and maintenance skills, guided by trusted mentors.
Through the power of play, creativity, and imagination, they create inclusive, engaging environments that encourage children to express themselves, build meaningful relationships, and develop essential life skills.
Funding Goal
Seeking funding to upgrade their building interior.
Previous Member Choice Award Groups
- Inverness East & Nairnshire Children & Family Early Intervention & Prevention Services
- Dreams Come True Charity (Buckie)
- Montrose Befriending Service
- Aberdeen Surf Life Saving Club
- Banff Primary School Parent Council
- Just Ask Boyndie
- Buckie Wildcat Community First Responders
- Disability Sport – Highland
- Dundee & Angus ADHD Support Group
- Vision PK
- Fairview School
- Gairn Community Garden