We Are Absafe
Empowering people through creativity, connection, and real-world skills.
Creativity, Confidence, Community
Absafe is a community organisation rooted in the North East of Scotland, focused on building community resilience, connection, and confidence. We offer creative, inclusive projects that support people’s wellbeing, life skills, and sense of belonging.
From in-school sessions that explore mental health, pro-social behaviour, and the risks of things like vaping. To community-based initiatives like choirs, employability support, and digital safety workshops.
Everything we do is shaped by the people we support!
Our base at Balgownie Lodge is home to the Absafe Creative Cooperative, where local groups come together to share skills, support one another, and grow. Whether it’s through creative expression, peer-led learning, or simply finding a safe, welcoming space. Absafe helps people feel more connected to themselves, their community, and their future.
Want to Become a Community Champion?
We’re always looking for people to join our team of volunteer champions who support individuals of all ages through creative, wellbeing-focused activities. Whether you love working with people, organising behind the scenes, or sharing a creative skill, there’s a role for everyone at Absafe.
We support people across the North-East of Scotland with programmes that build confidence, connection, and resilience.
Everything we do is about giving people the tools, confidence, and knowledge to take care of themselves—and to thrive. We also help build the skills needed to make a positive difference in their communities
Community Outreach
We know it's not possible for everyone to come to us. During 2022 we were able to reach over 900 people out-with school groups from a diversity of…
Mind Safe
We know being physically safe is only part of the picture. Our children are suffering from struggles that didn’t exist 5 years ago. They are feeling…