News - Charity
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8 March 2023
KGS Rice Challenge Success
Folk in Orkney have been thanked for their generosity which has seen KGS students complete their 90kg rice challenge in just four days!
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20 February 2023
Orkney support for the Turkey/Syria earthquake appeal
Folk in Orkney are well known for their compassion and generosity when it comes to charity at home and away.
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9 February 2023
Council Convener offers condolences to the people of Turkey and Syria
The Council’s Convener Graham Bevan has written to the people of Turkey and Syria offering sincere condolences to those affected by the devastating earthquakes.
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23 December 2022
Caring doesn't stop at Christmas
Arlene Montgomery, Manager at Crossroads Care Orkney, shares her wish for all unpaid carers this Christmas through an original poem entitled 'Caring doesn't stop at Christmas' - recited in her best…
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21 December 2022
Council festive fundraiser for Kirkwall RNLI
Rockin’ Around the Orkney waters just became that bit safer for Kirkwall RNLI crew and seafarers thanks to the generosity of Council staff who raised around £800 through a festive raffle and…
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12 December 2022
Grant scheme to further tackle employability barriers
An exciting opportunity has arisen thanks to the Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) delivery of a one-off grant scheme aimed at further tackling employability barriers.
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8 November 2022
Students to serve up festive treat in aid of the Orkney Foodbank
Orkney College UHI students and pupils from KGS will be serving up a tasty example of giving this Christmas.
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12 October 2022
Council Cancer Challenge commended at Scottish Parliament
The engaging spirit between Council colleagues who joined together for a cancer fundraising challenge and the generosity of the Orkney public have been commended in the Scottish Parliament.
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15 August 2022
Council Cancer Challenge raises over £16k – three times their target!
Staff at the Council are delighted that their Cancer Challenge has raised over £16,000 for Cancer Research UK.
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1 August 2022
More power to the pedal!
Lots of Council staff have already been out and about cycling as part of the Cancer Challenge fundraiser – and there’s all the more reason for others to join in on Thursday 4 August - Cycle to Work…
