For families struggling with the cost of living, delivery matters more than promises. We urge @johnswinney.bsky.social to deliver for children and families in the upcoming Programme for Government. #EndChildPoverty #ScottishChildPayment

We have apprenticeships places available in Social Services (Children and Young People). These are open to staff aged 16-24, working in any childcare setting in Aberdeen and looking to advance their career. Discover more at futures.aberlour.org.uk

Recently our CEO, Justina Murray, wrote to @andyburnham.bsky.social offering our warmest congratulations on becoming Prime Minister. We hope we can work together to help achieve our shared ambitions to improve the lives of children, young people and families and to end child poverty for good.

Thanks to our wonderful supporters the Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund is there to support families in desperate need, when they have nowhere else to turn. #ThankYou

Did you know that in Scotland, every unaccompanied asylum-seeking young person is legally entitled to a Guardian? But what does a Guardian actually do? Our team break it down and explain how a Guardian for our young people is someone who is on their side and by their side.

Sometimes it’s the small moments that mean the most. Our team at Guardianship share some of their highlights of working with young asylum-seekers in Scotland.

Thank you to our staff and colleagues from partner organisations who took part in our annual Rainbow Rounders event last week. 🌈 Thank you to everyone who took part and a big congratulations to this year's winners: The Oonicorns from Ooni!

Today is the anniversary of the incorporation of the #UNCRC into Scots Law! Recently we encouraged children and young people to raise their voices and be heard by people in power at our Speak Up event, in partnership with @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social. Watch 👇

Young people supported by our Guardianship Scotland service, delivered in partnership with @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social, shared what it was like to vote for the first time. For many new people making Scotland their home voting is a way to feel part of their community and that they belong. #UNCRC

Whether you're new to childcare or looking to refresh your knowledge, Aberlour Futures online Child Protection training is designed to give childcare professionals the confidence and skills to help keep children safe. To book your place today! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/52167321823

Andy shares one of his favourite memories from working at Guardianship Scotland -bringing young people together on the pitch. ⚽ For young people arriving in an unfamiliar place, playing football gives them the chance to have fun, make new friends and take their mind off their worries for a while.

Congratulations to all our Foundation Apprentices, who recently completed their qualification in Social Services (Children and Young People) with Aberlour Futures! 🏅 Here's some highlights from our recent awards ceremony in Aberdeen. Well done everyone, we can't wait to see what you'll achieve next!

Thank you so much to B&Q in Aberdeen for donating some amazing plants to their local Aberlour disability service. These lovely plants will brighten up our garden and bring joy to our children and young people. #ThankYou

Great to meet with Carol Mochan MSP today at The Scottish Parliament to discuss our work on tackling the public debt crisis to help end child poverty. #EndChildPoverty

Every year, hundreds of young people arrive in Scotland alone with no family, no familiar faces, and a complex asylum system to navigate. At Guardianship Scotland, we make sure they don't face it alone. Here are 5 things you probably didn't know about the asylum process in Scotland.

Happy Father's Day to all our team and families! From everyone at Aberlour, we hope you all have a lovely day 💙💚💛

This #RefugeeWeek, Our CEO Justina Murray reflects on this year's theme of courage, being brave and what it means to unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people in Scotland. https://www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/some-reflections-on-refugee-week-and-being-brave @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

Alongside partners we've written to the Education & Gaelic, Equalities & Human Rights and Social Justice Committees to call for a joint Scottish Parliamentary committee on ending child poverty.

Today, our Head of Policy, Martin Canavan gave evidence to the Right To Food UK Commission in Glasgow. We highlighted how food insecurity impacts children & families we work with & how our Urgent Assistance Fund supports families across Scotland struggling to feed their children. #EndChildPoverty

This #IMHAW we're highlighting the importance of keeping families in recovery together, where it is safe to do so. As part of our Families' Voices project, mums shared their experiences and the support they received from Aberlour services to keep their families together on their recovery journey.

Good luck to all our Aberdeen Kiltwalkers today! 🌟 We hope the 🌞is shining for you today. Every penny you raise will help children across Scotland build brighter futures. #ThankYou #Kilwalk26 #AberdeenKiltwalk #KiltwalkAberdeen #Kiltwalk

Read our response to UK Gov's 'Growing Up Online' consultation: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/aberlours-response-to-the-uk-governments-growing-up-online-consultation #GrowingUpOnline #GovernmentConsultation #UNCRC

"I'm absolutely delighted that Aberlour has been named in the Top 100 Best Places to Work for the third year running. Every day our amazing staff team show up for work full of energy, passion and pride in what we do...

#GoodLuck to our supporters taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this weekend 🌟  Running in aid of Aberlour helps make a difference to children and families who need it most across Scotland 🏃‍➡️  #EMF2026 #RunForACause

#ThankYou to our brilliant volunteer, Stephen, for completing his sponsored walk of the Moray Way!  The money Stephen has raised will support our services and young people in Moray 🌟

#InternationalDayofFamilies is to celebrate families. Article 18 of UNCRC says, we must support all families, when & whenever they need it - just like the support we've given to Keira* and her family through our Urgent Assistance Fund, helping her buy the essentials her children desperately needed.

It was great to be at the launch of @scotwomensaid.bsky.social & @stoploansharks.bsky.social report, authored by Dr Jenn Glinski, on women’s experiences of coerced debt in Scotland.

This #FCF26 we're calling for action. We've been supporting fostering families for over 20 years and understand the life changing difference foster and Kinship carers make to children in Scotland. However, we also understand the challenges of this highly rewarding role.

Mo, a member of the Young People's Voices Group at our Guardianship service, attended Speak Up! - a children and young people’s hustings event that we recently hosted. Mo's question highlighted one of the most important issues to us at Aberlour and what our Guardianship service is all about.

#ThankYou to all of our Glasgow Kiltwalkers for putting their steps in for a good cause last weekend. We're offering free places at all of this year's Kiltwalks to our supporters walking in aid of Aberlour, sign up today: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/help-us/fundraising/future-kiltwalks