What’s our purpose?  

Aberdeen Foyer creates positive and lasting change working alongside young people and adults experiencing tough life situations to address and prevent the root causes of poverty and youth homelessness across local communities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.   

We want people to thrive, feel connected and included in their community, to have a safe, decent place to call home and access to resources to live a good life.  

We believe there is no limit to what people can achieve in their lives so every day our services create opportunities for people to discover their potential, overcome challenges, connect with peers and build their own positive future as a valued part of their community.  

• Youth Housing – supporting 120+ young people daily to create a safe place to call home 

• Foyer Futures – supporting over 200 young people each year move towards and into work, education and training 

• Learning – delivering innovative college accredited learning programmes across the northeast of Scotland 

• Employability – employability and in work support to achieve sustained employment and reduction in poverty 

• Fitmind and Wellbeing – providing counselling sessions and psychological services for people, improving their capacity to manage their own mental health and wellbeing  

• Community – engaging with local communities to improve wellbeing, access to employability and learning 

• Digital and Financial Inclusion – provision of digital kit and skills training; supporting people to manage their finances and improve their economic wellbeing. 

The Transformative Impact of CEO Sleepout UK on Aberdeen Foyer 

By joining the CEO Sleepout UK, you are directly contributing to Aberdeen Foyer’s mission to end youth homelessness and alleviate poverty. Your involvement helps us walk alongside people and provide essential holistic support wherever they are on their journey. 

By participating, you help raise awareness about these issues and the vital work Aberdeen Foyer does to address them.  Through increasing awareness, you help us reach more people who can benefit from our support even earlier. 

By being part of the CEO Sleepout UK, you are not just spending a night outdoors; you are changing lives. Together, we can create a brighter future for everyone in our community.