North Region - Shortlisted Member Choice Award Groups
CANDU (Dundee Cancer Support Network)
CANDU are a group of people with lived experience of cancer, using their own understanding to help others in their cancer journey. Support looks different for each person, whether they have a cancer diagnosis themselves or a loved one who has one. This includes wellbeing activities & therapies in their centre, art groups, support groups, transport to appointments, social & wellbeing activities or their care packages.
Funding Goal
Funding will be used to continue delivering their Living Well with Cancer wellbeing programme, which provides emotional support and practical tools for people affected by cancer and their families and carers.
Miscarriage Support (MISS) (Aberdeenshire)
MISS are an early pregnancy loss charity which supports women and men after miscarriage, trying after loss and pregnancy after loss.
Funding Goal
Funding will be used to provide memory boxes and self‑care support packs for parents experiencing miscarriage, ensuring they are not left to cope without comfort or guidance. Funding would help supply meaningful keepsakes, memory boxes, wellbeing items, miscarriage cradles used in hospitals and at home to provide dignity during loss, and materials to raise awareness of available services and support.
Miscarriage Support (MISS) (Aberdeenshire)
Glen Urquhart Childcare Centre is a community run group formed in 1995 and provides a stimulating learning environment for children in the Glen Urquhart area. They offer wrap-around care for children aged 3-13 years inclusive, which includes a breakfast club, government funded nursery sessions for 3-5 year olds, daycare, an out-of-school club and a holiday club.
Funding Goal
Funding will be used to upgrade their forest school area, creating an inclusive outdoor space that benefits children’s wellbeing and encourages community and intergenerational use. Funding would go toward natural play equipment and outdoor resources, and they intend the shared outdoor space to encourage collaboration and community engagement through activities such as growing, making, and playing together — all within a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment designed for all ages.
Thrive Together Aberdeen C.I.C
Thrive Together Aberdeen C.I.C is an award-winning, not-for-profit community organisation based in Bridge of Don. They deliver inclusive day services for adults with additional support needs and structured youth groups within their local community and housing areas. Their programmes provide safe, welcoming spaces where people can build confidence, develop life skills, and form positive friendships. Through meaningful activities, wellbeing support, and community engagement, they promote inclusion, reduce isolation, and help prevent antisocial behaviour.
Funding Goal
Funding will be used to enhance their sensory, creative, and community learning provision with new sensory room equipment, expanding art and play resources, upgrading kitchen facilities for cooking activities, and supporting local community outings that help build skills, confidence, and connection.
Torphins Playgroup
Thrive Together Aberdeen C.I.C is an award-winning, not-for-profit community organisation based in Bridge of Don. They deliver inclusive day services for adults with additional support needs and structured youth groups within their local community and housing areas. Their programmes provide safe, welcoming spaces where people can build confidence, develop life skills, and form positive friendships. Through meaningful activities, wellbeing support, and community engagement, they promote inclusion, reduce isolation, and help prevent antisocial behaviour.
Funding Goal
Funding will be used to enhance their sensory, creative, and community learning provision with new sensory room equipment, expanding art and play resources, upgrading kitchen facilities for cooking activities, and supporting local community outings that help build skills, confidence, and connection.
Moray Girls Football Club (Elgin)
Provides football training and league games for girls age 8 to 16 across Moray and helps support their mental
health and well being as well as their physical health through developing fitness, stamina and football skills. They are a volunteer-led club with parents involved in all aspects of the club.
Funding Goal
Funding will be used to provide new jackets and warm-up tops for the squad.
Previous Member Choice Award Groups
- 1st Brechin Scout Group
- Boundless Trails CIC
- Riding for the Disabled Moray
- Save by the Bell
- Your Love Rara
- 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