Aberdeen Independent MS (AIMS)
Joy, one of our Westhill volunteers who organises annual concerts at Fountainhall church at the Stocket presenting Sandra with a cheque for £550
How you can help
Our Charity Trustees are volunteers and we have no paid employees, however we pay the qualified professionals who lead our various exercise sessions and other activities. Our participants make voluntary contributions towards class costs, but as a charity we are reliant on external funding for more than 50% of the total spend. We are very grateful to everyone who helps to support us in so many different ways, through external grants, fundraising events and donations and of course by volunteering and spreading the word generally. Membership of AIMS costs £20 per year, with a voluntary donation of £5 per class or £30 per month to attend as many classes as you want.
FUNDRAISING
Some examples below of the fundraising events our members and supporters have organised on AIMS behalf over the last few years. Unfortunately we could not highlight all of them here, however we extend a massive thank to each and every one!
Nicola, one of our MS members and her friend, who challenged themselves to complete a sponsored swim of Loch Morlich for AIMS and raised over £1600. Nicola's story was picked up by the local media. Read more about Nicola's journey in our News Section.
Our previous instructors, Nicola and Gemma, who walked the West Highland Way in 4 days and raised over £2600 for AIMS!
Sarah Bruce, NHS and her team successfully tamed the Banchory Beast. They kindly chose AIMS as their charity of choice and raised almost £800.
DONATING
Euan Gregory, son of our Treasurer John, recently applied to the Societe Generale UK Foundation on behalf of AIMS and was successful in obtaining a donation of £2500 as part of their Bright Futures Fund. Many thanks to all!
A very generous donation of £920 from the family of the late Mary Ross, a lovely lady and an inspiration to many. Read more about Mary's story.
A massive thank you to Aberdeen Student Charities Shows who donated over £4,400 to AIMS! Your dedication and hard work in staging these annual productions has made a huge difference to so many local charities and we are extremely appreciative of your efforts.
Ian and Chrissie at the Students Award event in 2022.
Brenda being presented with a cheque at the 2023 Awards ceremony.
VOLUNTEERING
​And finally our volunteers ...a big shout out to our current volunteers!
Sana, who supports us massively with our social media activities. Joy, Aileen and Nicki who help provide the refreshments at our weekly Westhill exercise classes and Jean and Irene for their support at our major social gatherings and annual Christmas lunches. We couldn't do it without you all!
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If you, or any others you know are interested in holding a fundraising event, making a donation or volunteering, we would love to hear from you! Get in touch with us by using our contact details below.