Voluntary Service Aberdeen

"Voluntary Service Aberdeen" is a social care charity registered in Scotland [cite web
url = http://www.oscr.org.uk/CharityIndexDetails.aspx?id=SC012950
title = Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English] . In 2006 the charity changed its name to VSA. The charity provides a wide range of social care services for children, older people, adults with mental health problems and vulnerable families in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. VSA employs over 700 staff and has a turnover of over £15 million [cite web
url = http://www.oscr.org.uk/CharityIndexDetails.aspx?id=SC012950
title = Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English] . Formed in 1870, VSA is one of the oldest social care charities in Scotland. The charity is made up of the merger of seven local charities over the previous century. [cite web
url = http://www.vsa.org.uk/about-us.html
title = VSA Website - About Us
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English]

ocial Care Services

VSA runs a number of projects that provide services across the UK.

Linn Moor school is a nationally renowned school for children with special needs, specialising in using the TEACCH methodology for caring for children with autism. [cite web
url = http://www.scis.org.uk/search/SchoolDetails_new5.asp
title = Scottish Council of Independent Schools
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English]

Easter Anguston Farm provides vocational training for young adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. [cite web
url = http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ACCI/web/site/xcc_NeighbourhoodDetail.asp?id=657&ind=6&ind2=59&cat=4
title = Aberdeen City Council
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English]

Richmondhill House provides residential support to vulnerable families to develop parenting skills. [cite web
url = http://www.grampiancaredata.gov.uk/?id=101&uid=12899
title = Grampian Care Data
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English] Richmondhill House was involved in delivering the Families First Initiative to support families affected by problematic drug use. [cite web
url = http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2004/04/19284/36228
title = Scottish Executive
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English]

History

VSA was formed on 10 March 1870 as Aberdeen Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor [cite web
url = http://www.vsa.org.uk/history.html
title = History of VSA
accessdate = 2007-09-08
date = 2007
language = English] .. In 1899 the charity moved its offices to 38 Castle Street, Aberdeen where it remains today.

The charity changed its name to Aberdeen Association of Social Service in 1947, and this remains its legal title. The charity traded as Voluntary Service Aberdeen from 1979 until 2006 when the title VSA was adopted. During its history the charity has been involved in the formation of several other organisations, including Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau, Aberdeen Children's Welfare Council, the Charities Aid Scheme, Easter Anguston Farm Training Scheme, Aberdeen Volunteer Bureau, and the Aberdeen Carers Centre.

References

External links

* [http://www.vsa.org.uk/ VSA Home Page]