AberNecessities

AberNecessities We provide local, underprivileged families with essential items to care for their children. SC048788
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🎟️ Father’s Day Raffle 🎟️Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day while supporting local families? Our Fath...
05/06/2026

🎟️ Father’s Day Raffle 🎟️

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day while supporting local families? Our Father’s Day prize draw is packed with fantastic prizes donated by generous local businesses and supporters.

💜1 month of personal training at AKR Fitness (worth £229)
💜Scalextric Grand Prix Set: Racing in the 80s with Lotus 98T vs Lotus 99T (worth £160)
💜£100 B&Q Gift Voucher
💜£100 Hosel Gift Voucher plus a Pinnacle Golf Ball Set
💜30 mins Golf Lesson with Professional Graeme Nethercott @ Deeside Golf Club plus a Pinnacle Golf Ball Set
💜Bonding with Baby 6-week Course – Infant Massage or Rhythm Kids (worth £90)
💜Bonding with Baby £50 Gift Voucher to use towards a 6-week Course
💜£75 Malmaison Gift Voucher
💜£50 M&S Voucher
💜£25 Dolphin Chip Shop Voucher
💜£25 Dolphin Chip Shop Voucher
💜Fierce Beer Gift Pack
💜Coffee Apothecary Roasters Coffee Beans, Tote Bag and ‘Dad’ Coffee Mug.

Tickets are £5 and can be bought by following the link in comments.

⏰ Entries close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and winners will be contacted directly.

Items and vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives.

Every ticket purchased helps us to continue providing essential items and support to children and families across the North East. Good luck 🤞🏻

Remember and share this or even give it some 💜… you do more than you can imagine by doing that!

04/06/2026

We have spaces in the SOLD OUT Aberdeen Half Marathon and we would love YOU to run for AberNecessities. We promise it won’t be as scary as running away from the water at Aberdeen Beach holding an ice cream!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or this is your first half marathon, we’d love to have you on our team.

Here’s what you get:
💜 A guaranteed race place in a sold-out event!
💜 A fundraising page set up and ready to go!
💜 A team cheering you on!

And it’s not just about running. Maybe you’re a retired runner, or you’re nursing an injury but still love the buzz of race day. Maybe you’ve never run a day in your life but you want to soak up the incredible atmosphere. Whatever your story, we’d love to have you with us as a volunteer.

Events like these are only possible because of the community that shows up to make them happen. So whether you’re crossing the finish line or cheering others on - there’s a place for you with AberNecessities.

Interested in running or volunteering? Drop [email protected] an email. Can’t help? Share our post instead!

🌈 Happy Children’s Day 🌈Today, we’re celebrating the little giggles, muddy puddle jumps, bedtime stories, cuddles, adven...
01/06/2026

🌈 Happy Children’s Day 🌈

Today, we’re celebrating the little giggles, muddy puddle jumps, bedtime stories, cuddles, adventures, and big dreams that make childhood so special.

At AberNecessities, we see every day how much a little kindness can mean. A warm bed, clean clothes, a cosy blanket, school essentials, or a favourite teddy can bring comfort, confidence, and a smile when it’s needed the most.

To all the wonderful children in our community: may your days be filled with laughter, your hearts with happiness, and your futures with endless possibilities.

To everyone who supports us - thank you for helping us make sure local children have the essentials they need to simply be children. 💜

🚨 URGENT APPEAL 🚨Recently, a mum had told us that she has stopped using bubble bath for her children because she couldn’...
12/05/2026

🚨 URGENT APPEAL 🚨

Recently, a mum had told us that she has stopped using bubble bath for her children because she couldn’t afford it anymore. Instead, she washes them quickly while her little one asks why bath time “isn’t fun anymore”.

For most families, bath time is just part of the daily routine. But, research published in the British Journal of Midwifery shows it is so much more than that. It’s comfort, connection, tiny giggles and bedtime cuddles. A moment where babies and children feel calm, safe and loved- we couldn’t agree more!

When families can’t afford baby wash, nappies, wipes or other toiletries, they aren’t just going without products - they are losing precious moments of care, dignity and bonding with their children.

Right now, hundreds of children are waiting for our support, and our shelves are becoming dangerously empty.

We urgently need:
💜 baby bubble bath
💜 nappy cream
💜 cotton wool balls
💜 baby wipes
💜 nappies
💜 children’s shampoo and body wash
💜 toothbrushes and toothpaste
💜 baby food (jars, pouches and cereals)

If you can help, please consider:

🌟 Donating items directly to our HQ.

🌟 Making a financial donation via our website or by giving us a call.

🌟 Sharing this post - it is such a small but mighty way to help, we promise!

Please help us bring back the little moments that matter most. Thank you 💜

💜 Make Every Mile Count 💜Looking for a challenge? Want to make a difference to a local child living in poverty? We’ve go...
14/04/2026

💜 Make Every Mile Count 💜

Looking for a challenge? Want to make a difference to a local child living in poverty? We’ve got something for everyone!

🏃‍♀️ Run Garioch

Sunday 10th May

Take on the streets of Inverurie with distances to suit all abilities.

As an official charity partner, we have a limited number of free adult and child places available.

❣️ The Big Red 50 Day 5k Challenge

11th May-29th June

Complete 5k every day for 50 days - your way! Walk, run, cycle, swim or get active however you’d like.

⚽️ Business Fives

Friday 19th June

Get your colleagues together, compete against other local businesses and battle to be crowned Aberdeen champions!

👣 Kiltwalk - Bertie’s Besties

Sunday 7th June

Join our team and choose your challenge of the Wee Wander (4 miles) or Mighty Stride (18 miles).

However you choose to get involved, you’ll be helping us provide essential items to children who need them the most.

To register your interest in the above challenges, please email [email protected]

Thank you for your support. 💜

Today, a new report confirmed that Scotland is not on track to meet its 2030 child poverty targets.For us, this isn’t ne...
02/04/2026

Today, a new report confirmed that Scotland is not on track to meet its 2030 child poverty targets.

For us, this isn’t new. And it’s not just a statistic - it’s a child. A local child, whose childhood is being shaped by going without.

This week we supported a little boy who had stopped playing football with his friends. Instead, he watched from his window. Not only were his trainers two sizes too small, he was exhausted from not having a bed to sleep in. We were able to gift him trainers, organise a new, safe bed and get him back out playing and enjoying the Easter break.

Parents are going without. Stretching everything they have. Making impossible choices, day after day. And behind every one of those choices is a child feeling the impact.

Policy change is needed, but these children need support now, not in the future.

In the last 8 weeks alone, we have supported over 550 local children. We will continue to be there -but we can’t do this alone.

As we provide essentials to babies, toddlers, children and young people across our city, we are asking for your support to help us reach the families who need it most.

We’re asking those who can, to donate, so that every child we support can come home to a warm meal, a cosy home, and the simple comforts many of us take for granted.

A bubble bath.
A bedtime story.
A safe, warm bed to sleep in.

Ready to wake up and start the next day with confidence, calm, and the freedom to simply be a child - shielded from the challenges of adult life. Because that’s not a luxury - it’s a childhood.

💜 https://abernecessities.enthuse.com/cp/53774/donation #!/

✨ Prize Draw Update ✨We’re thrilled to reveal a beautiful addition to our prize draw, generously supported by Ithaca Ene...
10/03/2026

✨ Prize Draw Update ✨

We’re thrilled to reveal a beautiful addition to our prize draw, generously supported by Ithaca Energy.

The Prize: The Marcliffe Ultimate Escape Spa Day — a truly indulgent experience featuring four hours of spa treatments followed by a spa light lunch at The Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen.

The perfect excuse to switch off, unwind and enjoy a little well-deserved luxury. And if our mums are anything to go by, a little R&R at The Marcliffe would go down very well indeed!

We’re making one final push today to sell more tickets, with every penny going directly towards supporting local children across Aberdeen.

If you’ve been meaning to enter, now’s the moment.

LINK: https://uk.givergy.com/mothersday2026/?controller=home

(And if you’ve already bought tickets — the good news is you’re automatically entered for this prize too.) ✨

WIN Gifts for Mother’s Day 💕We’ve brought together a considered collection of prizes to celebrate Mother’s Day — offerin...
05/03/2026

WIN Gifts for Mother’s Day 💕

We’ve brought together a considered collection of prizes to celebrate Mother’s Day — offering you the chance to win a selection of experiences and treats from some of our most loved brands.

From Reformer Pilates at StudioBe and Devona Spa Day Passes to V***e Clicquot Champagne, dining at The Marcliffe's Skylark Brasserie, beauty at The Skin Bothy and a Down2Earth Reiki Sound Bath, each prize has been thoughtfully chosen to feel indulgent, restorative and well deserved.

Tickets are £5 per entry, with all proceeds helping AberNecessities provide essential items to local children and families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Entries close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

Enter at the link in comments

Good Luck 🤞

💜🚨 PRE LOVED APPEAL 🚨💜Sorry for being a little quiet… we have had a very busy start to 2026, preparing and delivering it...
03/02/2026

💜🚨 PRE LOVED APPEAL 🚨💜

Sorry for being a little quiet… we have had a very busy start to 2026, preparing and delivering items to children and families who need a helping hand.

Currently, we are on the search for the following items in excellent condition (our stock levels are worryingly low):

💜 Clothing for ages 12 months to 10 years
💜 Cots, moses baskets & next to me cribs (no mattresses please and they must be less than 10 years old)
💜 Baby bouncers & play gyms

WHERE to donate? 🏠

Grove House, Howe Moss Road, Dyce, AB21 0ER

WHEN to donate? ⏰

Monday-Friday between 10:30am-3pm (sorry, we don’t operate at evenings or weekends).

Remember, even if you can’t help us with items, you can share this post - it can have a massive impact!

As always, we can’t wait to see you and thank you so much. 💜

✨ Hello 2026! ✨ We waved goodbye to 2025 and stepped /sledged into 2026, with our hearts feeling very full. Thanks to th...
07/01/2026

✨ Hello 2026! ✨

We waved goodbye to 2025 and stepped /sledged into 2026, with our hearts feeling very full.

Thanks to the incredible kindness of our community, 4,572 children were supported by us through the festive period- enabling families to access the essentials they needed, alongside our magical Christmas Eve boxes and gifts.

We truly couldn’t do what we do without the amazing support from individuals, groups and businesses. We would love to send the biggest, warmest thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful corporate sponsors, many of which continue to support us throughout the year:

💜 Ithaca
💜 Apache North Sea Production Limited
💜 Expro
💜 Andrews Survey
💜 Petrasco
💜 Harbour Energy
💜 Viaro Energy (RockRose Energy)
💜 Addleshaw Goddard LLP Charitable Trust
💜 Mair Finance

Your generosity helped bring comfort, hope and a sprinkling of Christmas magic to thousands of children - imagining the smiles, hugs and memories made means the world to us.

Here’s to another year of kindness, compassion and making a difference together. From all of us, to all of you, Happy New Year.

Address

Grove House, Howe Moss Road
Dyce
AB210ER

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441224784000

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