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| Abbey Cameron Tenants & Residents Association |
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Tenants and residents support group, covering Abban Street, Dunabban Street, Gilbert Street, Telford Road, Skinner Court, Carse Road, Cameron Road, Cameron Square, Lochalsh Road.
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| Age Concern (Helpline) |
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Helping make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable.
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| Albyn Housing Society Ltd |
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Provides high quality houses for affordable rent or for part ownership. A Housing Support Service is also available for those people struggling with their tenancies. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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| Arts in Merkinch |
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An umbrella body which promotes and generates interest and active participation in arts and heritage in the Merkinch area.
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| Birnie Terrace Residents Association |
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Contact :
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Secretary Sandra Grant
01463 242146
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| Black Bridge Bikes |
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Black Bridge Bikes was started in January 2008 to create volunteer and training opportunities and hopefully eventually jobs for people in Merkinch by refurbishing abandoned bikes and then selling them.
Black Bridge Bikes was transferred over to Newstart Highland in January 2010.
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Ged or Neil
01463 729556
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| Boys Brigade |
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Based in Trinity Church, Huntly Place, the 6th/7th Company meets weekly. Members, boys aged 6 to 18 years, undertake community activities, outdoor and leadership challenges and fund raising activities.
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| Capelinch Residents Association |
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This residents support group covers India St, Madras St, Jamaica St, Brown St, Anderson St and MacLennan Crescent.
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Chairperson Cath Mackay
01463 241054
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| Capers |
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A teenage parents support group set up by Action for Children in partnership with mp33. Sessions take place on Tuesdays during term time from 10.00am until midday in the Methodist Church Hall in Huntly Street.
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| Childline (Helpline) |
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Free, confidential advice 24 hours a day.
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| Citizens Advice – Merkinch Outreach |
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Funded by Merkinch Partnership, Citizens Advice holds weekly sessions (Tuesdays) in the Craigton Avenue Housing Office – appointments and emergency drop-in.
The CAB will be at the Jannys Hoose on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and at mp33 on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
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01463 237664 / 08444 994111
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| Community Project Officer |
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The Project Officer is employed by Merkinch Partnership to support and advise local community groups and organisations and to identify and deliver Partnership priorities.
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| Community Warden |
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A Highland Council initiative funded by the Scottish Government which aims to improve the quality of life for residents and reduce crime and the fear of crime.
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| Corbett Centre |
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A Highland Council facility which supports adults with learning disabilities.
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| Council Tax Helpline |
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Free advice about council tax payment arrangements.
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| Crimebusters (Helpline) |
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Crimebusters
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0800 555111
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| Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme (Helpline) |
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Caring for carers scheme.
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| Drugline Scotland (Helpline) |
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Free advice on drugs 24 hours a day.
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0800 776600
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| Extra & Bulky Refuse Collection (Helpline) |
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Extra & Bulky Refuse Collection
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01463 230634
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| Escape group |
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Set up by mp33 and now supported by Merkinch Partnership the group engages with women in the Merkinch area, to enhance life skills, confidence and self-esteem by encouraging new learning experiences. The main focus of the group is a hill walking training programme.
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| Everyone Needs A Helping Hand Supporters Group |
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A befriending project set up by a group of local women, offering support to vulnerable people in the community. The group meets on Mondays from 9.30am to 1.00pm in the Trinity Church Hall.
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Gwen Coyne
07828 527600
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| Fliperz Childcare Centre |
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Working under the umbrella of Merkinch Enterprise this facility provides quality and affordable childcare in a safe, friendly and secure environment.
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| For the Right Reasons |
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The charity, based in its Grant Street shop premises, provides a befriending service to alcohol and opiate addicts in Merkinch who have made a decision to get clean.
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| Glendoe Terrace Residents Association |
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| Green Gym |
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Green Gym offers people the opportunity to improve their fitness by taking part in practical environmental projects in and around the Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and other locations in the area.
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Karen Harper
01463 811560
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| H.Q.T Residents Association |
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Residents support group for tenants of Harbour, Quayside and Tannery Courts. Meetings are normally held monthly at Merkinch Community Centre.
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| Highland Council Housing Office, South Kessock |
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The building offers local residents access to housing officers, maintenance personnel and Community Police Officers.
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01463 718848
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| Highland Food Bank |
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The Food Bank provides emergency supplies of non perishable food to people in the Inverness and Easter Ross areas who find themselves in either a domestic or financial crisis. The centre is based in the Madras Street Hall, Madras Street, Inverness and is open each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 12 noon and 2pm.
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| Housing Problems (Helpline) |
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Helpline for Housing Problems
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01463 710454
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| Inverness Bible Fellowship |
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South Kessock Kid’s Clubs engage the children and youth of South Kessock, ages five to ten [children] and ages 11-18 [youth], in well-organised activities, which provide opportunities for social interaction, good citizenship, healthy physical activity, and good clean fun!
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Leo Rose
01463 798151
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| Inverness Council on Alcohol (Helpline) |
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Advice and counselling to people suffering from alcohol and drug related problems.
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01463 220995
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| Inverness Credit Union |
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A credit union is a group of people who all live or work in the same area. They all save money with the Credit Union and can then apply for loans.
Anyone over 16 who lives or works in Inverness can join Inverness Credit Union.
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01463 220884
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| Inverness Family Centre |
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The Centre offers improved integration in the provision of services for children and families, particularly those whose needs are complex or difficult to meet.
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| Inverness Women's Aid (Helpline) |
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Provides confidential support and refuge for women, children and young people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.
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| Local Ward Members - Central Ward |
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Peter Corbett - 01463 238159
Janet Campbell - 01463 226598
Bet McAllister - 01463 236830
Donnie Kerr - 01463 223578/225217
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| Merkinch Art Group |
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The group meets every Thursday in the Grant Street Bike Shed arts venue and is led by a qualified tutor.
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| Merkinch Community Centre |
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Provides facilities for recreation, leisure and education with the object of improving the quality of life of the residents of Merkinch.
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| Merkinch Community Council |
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Community Councils ascertain, co-ordinate and express the views of their local area and take action in the interest of the community.
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| Merkinch Development Ventures |
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A Social Enterprise initiative, based at 4 Grant Street, creating opportunities for the residents of Merkinch, particularly the long-term unemployed and people affected by disability.
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| Merkinch Enterprise |
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A Community Business, based at 14 Grant Street, which promotes and provides training, industry and commerce for the benefit of the residents of Merkinch.
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| Merkinch Greenspace |
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Environmental group which aims to promote and enhance the green areas in Merkinch for the benefit of local residents and the wider community.
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| Merkinch Leisure League |
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6 a-side Football League for over-16s, which takes place on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm at the Astro Turf.
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| Merkinch Mountain Bike Club |
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Merkinch based club for over 12s. Sessions take place on the first Saturday of each month from 9.00am to midday.
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| Merkinch Partnership |
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The local Planning Partnership, focusing on the regeneration of the Merkinch area. The Partnership is made up of local community representatives, supported by the Partnership Officer and advisers. Meetings are held monthly.
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| Merkinch School Parent Council |
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The Parent Council is made up of parents of children attending Merkinch School. Meetings are held monthly to discuss fund raising and school resources.
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Fiona Fraser
07818 630613
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| Merkinch Street League |
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Football coaching and taking part in Inverness Street League competitions for children aged 12 to 14 years.
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David Paulin
07951 977922
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| Merkinch Tots |
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A parent and toddler group for parents and carers of children under 5 years. Sessions take place at Merkinch Community Centre every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12noon.
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Chairperson Lorraine Morris
07789 666725
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| Merkinch Traders |
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A group of local traders with businesses in and around Grant Street.
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| mp33 |
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A drop-in centre for young people aged 14-25, providing access to information, advice and opportunities.
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| Action for Children Inverness Family Project |
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A service which supports parenting and child development in the Merkinch area, based in Quayside Court.
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| Ness Soaps |
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The first trading arm of Merkinch Development Ventures is based in the Corbett Centre and offers worthwhile work placements to disadvantaged members of the community.
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| New Start Highland |
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A charity which provides housing support for vulnerable individuals, training and volunteering placements, new furniture packages for families in poverty, household goods to previously homeless households, furniture recycling service.
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| News and Views |
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Local newsletter, delivered monthly to every household in Merkinch
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| Operation Respect Merkinch |
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The aim of this multi-agency Operation is to make Merkinch a cleaner, safer, better place for everyone who lives and works there. A number of agencies are involved in the Operation, including Merkinch Partnership, Highland Council, Street Pastors and the Police.
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| Rape & Abuse Line (Helpline) |
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Free confidential support for victims of abuse.
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women 7-10pm every evening
0808 8000123
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OR men 7-10pm Mon & Wed
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| Real (real education active lives) Project- Inverness High School |
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The project aims to develop the school in new and dynamic ways to further meet the needs of the pupils and the wider community.
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| Road to Recovery |
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Provides practical support to those suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol through counselling, attendance at group meetings, family support and ongoing aftercare.
Weekly meetings are held in the Madras Street Hall,39/41 Madras Street,Inverness. Individuals can be seen privately, by appointment.
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| Samaritans (Helpline) |
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Confidential support 24 hours a day.
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| Sea Cadets |
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The organisation is located at the old farm in South Kessock, between Carnarc Point and the old ferry slipway. Sessions are as follows:
Tuesdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm for Cadets(12-17 yrs)
Thursdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm, for Juniors(10-11 yrs)
Sundays 1.00pm - 4.30pm
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| Smokeline (Helpline) |
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Free advice on giving up and how to cope.
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0800 848484
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| Soccer 7s |
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Football coaching and taking part in competitions for children aged 8 to 12 years. Coaching sessions take place every Saturday during term-time from 9am-11am at Merkinch School.
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Peter Corbett
01463 238159
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| South Kessock Residents Association |
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One of the various tenants/residents groups in the area, covering the South Kessock area.
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Chairperson Yvonne Stewart
01463 242663
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| Terence Higgins Trust |
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Terence Higgins Trust has offices and centres across England, Scotland and Wales. The Trust provides information and advice, counselling and group support, guidance on managing your own health, HIV testing clinics, and practical support services.
The Inverness centre is based at 34 Waterloo Place, opening hours – 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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| Trading Standards (Helpline) |
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Consumer protection information and advice.
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| Trinity Church, Huntly Place |
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Church of Scotland covering the Merkinch area.
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| Victim Support (Helpline) |
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Helping people cope with the effects of crime.
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| Welfare Hall Trust |
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A Board of Trustees which aims to develop the Welfare Hall in Grant Street and return it to community use.
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| Working for Families |
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A Scottish Government funded initiative, focussing on parents moving into employment or education, which aims to overcome barriers such as lack of childcare and lack of qualifications/skills/confidence.
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