Aberdeen Cyrenians

Aberdeen Cyrenians

Charity information

Aberdeen Cyrenians

Aberdeen Cyrenians supports individuals with their basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing and toiletries and to understand and tackle underlying issues that have contributed to their homelessness

Founded 1968

  • Mission statement

    Aberdeen Cyrenians aim is to meet the needs of people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or affected by homelessness in any way. We listen to their difficulties, understand their needs, share their burden, provide support and ultimately find permanent solutions for their problems.

  • Aims

    Aberdeen Cyrenians aims to:

    • The alleviation of homelessness through 39 places of short-term accommodation
    • Rehabilitation through tackling underlying issues such as alcohol, drugs, mental health and abuse
    • The prevention of homelessness through information, advice, support and education programmes
    • Resettlement through practical help to gain employment, to learn the skills needed to live in the community and to sustain a tenancy
  • Overview

    Established: April 1968

    Board members: 11

    Full time staff: 47

    Part time staff: 10

    Volunteers: 88

    Phone number: 01224 625732

    Address: 62 Summer Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SD

    View charity accounts on the Scottish Charity Commission website

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