Posted on April 08, 2021
With Covid restrictions still in place a year on, we have been finding new and creative ways of providing sensory activities to the families we support during lockdown.
Posted on March 12, 2021
Charlie House announced today (Thursday 11th March 2021) that it has secured vital funds from The Cruach Trust towards its bereavement support service.
Posted on March 05, 2021
Charlie House is celebrating today (5th March 2021) after global engineering and consulting company Wood announced it has selected the Aberdeen-based charity as a charity partner for 2021. The company has pledged to raise funds towards the Charlie House Therapeutic Play Area as part of the charity’s Big Build Appeal.
Posted on February 28, 2021
Music speaks to people in so many ways and in such a variety of different forms. It can spark memories or moments in time, and often the lyrics of a song seem like they have been written just for you.
Posted on February 01, 2021
Read local mum Joanne Jamieson's personal account of lockdown and how Charlie House has supported her family. Thank you to Joanne for sharing her thoughts with us.
Posted on January 16, 2021
With Scotland back under tightened lockdown restrictions we spoke to Charlie House Children & Family Support Manager Leigh Ryrie and Chief Executive Louise Andrew about the profound impact these restrictions have on the families we support.
Posted on November 26, 2020
Charlie House, a local children’s charity today (Thursday 26th November) announces that it has secured planning permission for the Charlie House Specialist Support Centre.
Posted on November 17, 2020
Local children’s charity Charlie House today (Tuesday 17th November 2020) urges the North-east to ‘Think Christmas….Think Charlie House’ as it launches its Christmas campaign.
Posted on November 02, 2020
Charlie House is inviting walkers, joggers and runners to take part in its Virtual Santa Fun Run on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November.
Posted on November 02, 2020
Venture 2021 - Registration Now Open!
Posted on October 30, 2020
Staff at Aberdeen International Airport were in for a surprise today when a very important person made his way through international arrivals.
Posted on September 11, 2020
North-east charity Charlie House today (Friday 11th September) launches a second emergency fundraiser appeal to highlight the need for funding towards its vital services.
Posted on September 01, 2020
Aberdeen-based children’s charity Charlie House today (Tuesday 1st September 2020) announces the launch of the Rotary Clubs of Aberdeen and District Annual Raffle, in partnership with Bon Accord Aberdeen.
Posted on August 27, 2020
The team at Charlie House were delighted to accept a cheque for £2500 from Dr Nelson Ying, Baron of Balquhain.
Posted on July 21, 2020
Aberdeen-based children’s charity Charlie House today (Tuesday 21st July 2020) announces it has welcomed Louise Andrew to the team as Chief Executive Officer.
Posted on July 08, 2020
When you talk about the foundations of something, be it a building or the beliefs that something is started on, we think about strength. But what about your physical self, your foundation and what supports everything else?
Posted on June 26, 2020
Test Your General Knowledge In Our Weekly Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on June 26, 2020
To recognise Children’s Hospice Week (22nd-28th June) we want to share some stories about how Charlie House helps and supports local families, now and in the future.
Posted on June 25, 2020
To recognise Children’s Hospice Week (22nd-28th June) we want to share some stories about how Charlie House helps and supports local families, now and in the future.
Posted on June 24, 2020
Today we are highlighting the story of Di Bumpus and her family, which she has so kindly shared with us and the Evening Express. As part of a series of stories marking Children’s Hospice Week, Di has written beautifully about her family’s experience with Charlie House.
Posted on June 24, 2020
To recognise Children’s Hospice Week (22nd-28th June) we want to share some stories about how Charlie House helps and supports local families, now and in the future.
Posted on June 23, 2020
To recognise Children’s Hospice Week (22nd-28th June) we want to share some stories about how Charlie House helps and supports local families, now and in the future.
Posted on June 22, 2020
To recognise Children’s Hospice Week (22nd-28th June) we want to share some stories about how Charlie House helps and supports local families, now and in the future.
Posted on June 19, 2020
Test Your General Knowledge In Our Weekly Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on June 12, 2020
Test Your General Knowledge In Our Weekly Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on June 09, 2020
Leidos has donated 35 laptops to help two local charities and Aberdeen City Council's education services team overcome challenges posed by Covid-19. Of which 10 laptops have been donated to support staff and young people at Charlie House.
Posted on June 01, 2020
Charlie House today (Monday 1st June) joins charities across the UK by participating in Volunteers’ Week to thank our amazing volunteers for giving the gift of time.
Posted on May 29, 2020
Test Your General Knowledge In Our Weekly Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on May 22, 2020
Test your general knowledge in our regular Charlie House tea break quiz!
Posted on May 15, 2020
Test your general knowledge in our regular Charlie House Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on May 13, 2020
Support Our Services - We need you North-east!
Posted on May 06, 2020
We are delighted to be one of more than 150 north-east charities to share a much-needed cash boost, thanks to the Aberdeen Kiltwalk.
Posted on May 01, 2020
Test your general knowledge in our regular Charlie House Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on April 24, 2020
Test your general knowledge in our regular Charlie House Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on April 17, 2020
Test your general knowledge in our regular Charlie House Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on April 10, 2020
Test your general knowledge in our regular Charlie House Tea Break Quiz!
Posted on April 03, 2020
Have fun with our Charlie House Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Posted on March 27, 2020
Have fun with our Charlie House Kids Worksheet
Posted on March 26, 2020
Test your general knowledge in our Charlie House Tea Break Quiz
Posted on March 19, 2020
Following the rapidly changing situation in regard to the spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard the families it supports, Charlie House has made the decision to cancel all family activities until July, including its Kielder short break stay in April.
Posted on March 11, 2020
When an everyday doll becomes something far greater.
Posted on January 24, 2020
Aberdeen shopping centre, Bon Accord and local children’s charity Charlie House are set to embark upon a new charity partnership.
Posted on January 21, 2020
A leading provider of innovative asset cleaning and decontamination solutions smashed its target to raise £10,000 for charity during 2019 - and has pledged to continue efforts into 2020.
Posted on January 08, 2020
Charlie House is encouraging people across the North-east to walk, run, swim or cycle 1,000 miles during 2020.
Posted on December 13, 2019
On Sunday 8th December Charlie House welcomed 195 children, siblings, parents and carers to its annual Christmas Party. The party is open to all the families who are receiving support from the charity to attend.
Posted on December 10, 2019
Charlie House welcomed almost 500 people to its black-tie Big Build Ball at the P&J Live on Friday 6th December to raise funds for its Big Build Appeal.
Posted on December 04, 2019
Charlie House is thrilled to confirm the gold and silver sponsors for its annual Big Build Ball.
Posted on November 13, 2019
Charlie House has secured a generous title sponsorship of £4,000 for the Big Build Ball from local engineering solutions experts Brimmond Group.
Posted on September 19, 2019
Hundreds of Charlie House Santas will descend on Union Street in November as part of this year’s ‘Christmas in Aberdeen’ opening celebrations.
Posted on September 16, 2019
Charlie House is calling on people of the North-east to give the gift of time.
Posted on September 03, 2019
The Crerar Trust has awarded a generous £10,000 grant to Charlie House.
Posted on July 30, 2019
Charlie House and Balmedie Beach Wheelchairs have worked together to organise a family day out as part of Charlie House’s family activities programme.
Posted on July 19, 2019
Find out why Changing Places are such important facilities.
Posted on July 04, 2019
Check out issue 5 of our free quarterly publication!
Posted on June 27, 2019
Watch the group’s final film edit here....
Posted on June 22, 2019
As part of our #momentsthatmatter series, in partnership with Together for Short Lives and recognising Children's Hospice Week, we are sharing the story of our Community Nurse Fiona.
Posted on June 12, 2019
Changing Space within Recharge Café in the Bon Accord Centre Upper Mall is now open for use.
Posted on May 31, 2019
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our bespoke jewellery range, exclusively designed and produced by Ortak and supported and displayed by local jeweller Sinclairs of Inverurie.
Posted on April 30, 2019
Charlie House is celebrating today (Tuesday 30th April 2019) following a substantial donation of £400,000 from the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen, via its Trades Widow Fund Charity. The generous donation, which is the single biggest donation in the history of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen, will go towards funding the specialist support centre’s spa pool area which will feature in the new building.
Posted on March 18, 2019
Check out issue 4 of our free quarterly publication.
Posted on March 18, 2019
Local charity Charlie House is set to open ReCHarge Café in Aberdeen's Bon Accord Centre in Spring 2019.
Posted on March 06, 2019
Local charity Charlie House receives £20,000 donation from shipping firm Clarksons Platou.
Posted on March 01, 2019
Local charity Charlie House announces two-year partnership with Aberdeen's brand new event venue TECA.
Posted on February 22, 2019
Local charity Charlie House is looking for keen-trekkers to take the last remaining spaces on a trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu in Peru.
Posted on February 13, 2019
Local charity Charlie House has partnered with tech company PWK Sales & Marketing to offer the public an innovative way of accessing information about their services and the Big Build Appeal.
Posted on February 01, 2019
Local children's charity Charlie House to hold the first charity brunch event in the North-East.
Posted on January 30, 2019
Local children's charity Charlie House receives grant of £119,136 from BBC Children In Need.
Posted on December 18, 2018
Local children’s charity Charlie House was presented with a cheque for £5,000 this week following a Summer fundraising event in Turriff.
Posted on December 11, 2018
Local children’s charity Charlie House welcomed over 350 people to its black-tie ‘Big Build Ball’ at the AECC on Friday 7th December to raise funds for its Big Build Appeal.
Posted on November 30, 2018
Local children’s charity Charlie House has boosted its board with the further appointment of two key figures.
Posted on November 21, 2018
Scottish actor Jordan Young, best known for his roles in River City, Scot Squad and his forthcoming annual panto character at His Majesty’s Theatre, has become a celebrity ambassador for local children’s charity Charlie House.
Posted on November 16, 2018
Charlie House launches its public ‘Big Build Appeal’ to engage and call on people in the North-east of Scotland to support its three-year fundraising campaign to raise £8millon for the Charlie House Specialist Support Centre.
Posted on November 14, 2018
An historic local landmark building will be bathed in orange light this week and next as a sign of support for local children’s charity Charlie House and its ‘Big Build Appeal’.
Posted on November 12, 2018
Charlie House receives support from local designer in the form of the creation of a bespoke Christmas card range to raise money for its continued operations.
Posted on October 09, 2018
A local children’s charity has lodged a joint planning application with NHS Grampian for a specialist support centre to be built on the grounds of Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.
Posted on October 04, 2018
A sea of Santas are to set the scene ahead of this year’s ‘Christmas in Aberdeen’ opening celebrations, including the Union Street Christmas parade and light switch on this November (Sunday 25th, 2018).
Posted on October 02, 2018
Local children’s charity Charlie House has added a new member to its team…in the form of furry friend, Charlie Dog.
Posted on September 24, 2018
Please join us for refreshments and canapés on: Wednesday 14th November, 12 – 4pm, The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa
Posted on September 19, 2018
A group of five intrepid adventurers have conquered Ben Nevis following months of training.
Posted on September 11, 2018
Charlie House Chair Receives Fitting Tribute At Celebrate Aberdeen Awards
Posted on September 03, 2018
Check out Issue 2 of our free quarterly publication
Posted on July 12, 2018
A local children’s charity has secured a £60,000 award over three-years following a successful application to The Robertson Trust’s open awards programme.
Posted on July 04, 2018
The kind-hearted organisers behind local Sessions Beer & Gin Festival have extended the annual two-day event, with a third day being added and dedicated to families for the first time, whilst benefitting a local charity.
Posted on June 28, 2018
A local children’s charity is calling on the people of Grampian to join its team as they plan to embark on a tough 10-day trip, which will see the group negotiate the world-famous trail to the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.
Posted on June 08, 2018
The team at BMI Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen came together at the Beach Ballroom to enjoy their first charity ball in aid of local children’s charity, Charlie House.
Posted on June 01, 2018
A group of five intrepid adventurers are well on their way as they prepare to ‘Journey to Nevis’.
Posted on May 16, 2018
Local children’s charity Charlie House has boosted its board with the appointment of two prominent business figures.
Posted on April 19, 2018
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new-look magazine, entitled ReCHarge.
Posted on April 11, 2018
A Drumoak resident is taking to the skies this weekend for Charlie House...
Posted on April 09, 2018
We have appointed a Children and Family Support Manager to expand our service offering...
Posted on April 06, 2018
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the 'Charlie House Big Build Ball' at the AECC on Friday 7th December 2018...
Posted on March 19, 2018
Charlie House has received a major funding boost thanks to KCA Deutag...
Posted on March 18, 2018
58 people attended Charlie House' most recent activity club...
Posted on January 16, 2018
Aberdeen businesswoman Karen Molloy is urging people to put on their running or walking shoes and cover 1,000 miles in 2018 to raise £150,000 for local children’s charity, Charlie House.
April 08, 2021
With Covid restrictions still in place a year on, we have been finding new and creative ways of providing sensory activities to the families we support during lockdown.
Friday 23rd April 2021 - Put your competitive side to the test
Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th April 2021 - Don on something tartan and take on the Kiltwalk for Charlie House
