Developing Potential & Empowering Communities

Support in the Community

Aberdeen Foyer’s Communities Team is at the heart of the Foyer’s service delivery in Aberdeen. The team offer 1-to-1 support and group activities at Marywell Centre while also supporting clients in the community. The Communities team work with young people and adults over the age of 16 to discover their aspirations and work alongside them to reconnect with their community.

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The Team

Our team comprises of individuals of different ages and backgrounds who collectively uphold the belief that every individual deserves safety, happiness, and equitable access to resources. Our dynamic group work with individuals from all walks of life, offering personalised 1-to-1 support, specialised programmes, and comprehensive services to address a range of needs. We are committed to inclusivity and maintains an open and welcoming approach to all those we support.

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Our services offered are person-centred and can be as broad and malleable as the client wishes them to be. We can offer support and guidance in many areas of life, including:

  • Building confidence

  • Socialising and meeting new people

  • Trying new things

  • Establishing routine and structure

  • Employability support

  • Digital skills

  • Accredited learning

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For clients, working with a member of the Communities team is an opportunity for them to identify their own goals and aspirations. This will look different for everyone, which is why we will be able to tailor the support to match the identified goals.  This holistic approach allows us to make suggestions for services delivered by the team or potentially another team at the Foyer to offer wraparound support.

Clients of the Communities team have the option of getting involved with different types of activities, that all have a health and wellbeing focus. This can include joining weekly craft sessions, enrolling on confidence building courses, spending time in nature by working at the Grove allotment or coming along to have a cuppa in the Marywell café to get started. Looking forward to meeting you!

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Getting involved and finding out what’s currently on offer for you, is easy. You can:  

Visit the team at Marywell Centre

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Email info@aberdeenfoyer.com

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Fill in this form and the team will be in touch: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/59d94fd0/