Building Confidence. Strengthening Community. Empowering People.
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 resilience, connection and confidence.
We deliver creative, inclusive projects that support wellbeing, life skills and a strong sense of belonging.
From youth leadership and mental wellbeing workshops to employability support, choirs and digital resilience programmes, our work reflects the real needs of our community.
Everything we do is shaped by the people we support.
Our base at Balgownie Lodge is home to the Absafe Creative Cooperative — a welcoming hub where local groups come together to share skills, support one another and grow.
Want to Become a Community Champion?
We’re always looking for people to join our volunteer team and help deliver creative, wellbeing-focused projects across the region.
Whether you enjoy working with people, organising behind the scenes, or sharing your skills, there’s a role for you at Absafe.
Our Impact
2,000+
People engaged in our programmes each year
12+
Workshops delivered annually
50+
Individuals supported into employability pathways
10+
Community initiatives delivered each year
25+ Years
Serving communities since 1998
Volunteer-Led
Programmes shaped and delivered by local volunteers
Supporting Communities Across the North East
Our programmes equip people with the confidence, skills and support they need to navigate challenges and contribute positively to their communities. From youth empowerment to creative wellbeing and volunteer-led initiatives, we focus on practical impact and long-term resilience
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…