Kincardineshire Development Partnership

15/10/2026

The KDP Bulletin is available on our website now
https://www.kdp.scot/kdp-bulletin-15-october/

15/10/2026

Kincardine & Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau (KAMCAB) is a registered charity which offers free, impartial and confidential advice to their clients. They deliver support and guidance on a range of topics, giving people the information they need to deal with any situation and improve their lives.
Citizens Advice Scotland, Home-Start UK, and Save the Children UK are working in partnership to deliver Thrive Early, a programme aligned with the Scottish Government's Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, and as a result KAMCAB is looking to fill the role of a Thrive Early Family Advisor.
To find out more about this opportunity follow the link.

There are many different opportunities across the Citizens Advice network in Scotland,  either as as a paid member of the team or as part of our vital core of volunteers. Browse both voluntary and paid vacancies here. Not all local opportunities are listed here, full details can be found on indivi...

12/10/2026

It was great to see representatives from so many of our local halls at our networking event last week at the Dickson Hall in Laurencekirk. Thank you to Margot and Abi for an inspiring presentation on their visit to the SCVO Village Halls Conference.
Kinneff & Catterline Community Hall Skateraw Hall Luthermuir Hall and Park Committee Fettercairn Village Hall Balcony Renovation Edzell Woods Community Hub Marykirk Hall Bettridge Centre St Cyrus Village Hall Dickson Hall Arbuthnott Village Hall and Community Association

07/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 is open for applications from coastal communities where the community is within one mile of the coastline. Projects may be considered up to 2 miles from the coastline where the project can demonstrate strong and tangible links with the coast or sea.
The application form along with the funding criteria can be found on the website. Grants are available from £1,000 up to £49,999 with a minimum contribution of 10% match funding and all projects must have a tangible link to the coast and/or the sea. The fund will remain open to applications until all the funds have been committed but projects must be able to be completed and invoices submitted by the end of March 2027.
Please forward completed applications along with the required supporting documents to Diane Henderson at Kincardine and Mearns [email protected]. Applications will then be considered by the Kincardine & Mearns Area Committee at the next available Committee meeting.
Should you have any queries regarding the fund or wish to discuss a project please contact Diane Henderson at [email protected].

A proportion of the income generated by Crown Estate Scotland is allocated annually to coastal local authorities including Aberdeenshire Council. Allocations are variable from year to year.

07/10/2026

𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 aims to support organisations and partnerships to provide practical assistance to individuals and families experiencing poverty and inequality during the winter months. The funding promotes a Cash First approach, helping people at the point of crisis while reducing the risk of debt, homelessness, food insecurity and poor health and wellbeing.
Applications can be submitted for projects that:
* Provide direct support to people affected by the rising cost of living.
* Reduce food insecurity and fuel poverty.
* Increase access to financial support and household income.
* Deliver wrap-around support through partnership working.
* Create warm spaces and initiatives that reduce isolation and strengthen community resilience.
* Provide winter support packages, essential household items or other interventions that help meet local need.
Funding requests should normally be between £1,000 and £9,000, with all funding required to be spent by 31 March 2027. Applications above £9,000 may be considered following discussion with the grant officer.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 30 October 2026.
For further information or support and to access the application form, please contact Annette Johnston at [email protected].

29/09/2026

This Thursday, 1st October, Mairi and Margo will be hosting a Drop-In Session at the Kincardine & Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau office in Stonehaven.
We'll be there to assist with a range of services to benefit Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations across Kincardine & Mearns.
We would also love to speak to anyone who would be interested in volunteering, as we have several current opportunities that we can share.
If you are unsure what KDP can do for you, take a look at our website - https://www.kdp.scot/
Book a 30 minute appointment by emailing [email protected] or just 'drop-in' and see us.
We'll be there from 11am - 2pm. These sessions will be available on the first Thursday of each month.

22/09/2026

AVA is delighted to announce that the Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults has returned for Round 6.
The overarching aim of the Fund is to support community-based initiatives that are ideally designed and delivered within Aberdeenshire for the benefit of Aberdeenshire residents.
Specifically, the Scottish Government has prescribed the Fund aims to be:
* Tackle mental health inequalities through supporting a range of ‘at risk’ groups.
* Address priority issues of social isolation and loneliness, su***de prevention and poverty and inequality with a particular emphasis on responding to the cost-of-living crisis and support to those facing socio-economic disadvantage.
* Support small ‘grass roots’ community groups and organisations to deliver such activities.
* Provide opportunities for people to connect with each other, build trusted relationships and revitalise communities.
Applications close on Friday 16th October 2026 at 5pm.

The Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults has returned for Round 6. To date, £3,391,845 has been disbursed through this mechanism and 345 Aberdeenshire-based projects have been supported. 

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

The Scottish Government is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on social prescribing through an online survey and conversation.
Social prescribing connects people with local community support, such as activities, groups, welfare advice, volunteering opportunities, physical activity and cultural programmes. It helps people access the non-medical support they need to improve their wellbeing alongside health and social care services.
Whether you have used this type of support before or not, your views will help shape the future direction of social prescribing in Scotland.
The engagement is open until Thursday 24 September

Social prescribing recognises that health and wellbeing are influenced by more than medical care. The Scottish Government wants to hear your views of getting help with issues such as loneliness or money worries. Your feedback will inform improvements to social prescribing across Scotland.

14/09/2026

The Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Pool are currently looking for a new chairperson.
The main duties of the role being:
• Lead the board, ensure good governance, manage Trustee meetings
• Act as the main liaison with Aberdeenshire Council
• Play an ambassadorial role, hosting events, public speaking, media appearances and other such duties as required
If you are interested in being the next Chair of the Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Pool, in the first instance, contact Edel Harris, one of the Trustees, to arrange a time for an informal chat.
Edel is available on [email protected].
Stonehaven Heated Open Air Pool