Cyrenians

Following on from the much publicised funding cuts by Aberdeen City Council, the Cyrenians have announced that the closure of their projects – Craig House, Fonthill Terrace, Stopover and the Cygnet Project – will take effect from 31 July 2008. The 23 individuals who live with them have now been found alternative accommodation.

The 40th anniversary dinner was attended by the First Minister of Scotland as well as companies and individuals from across the city and shire including 10 individuals from one of Scotland’s most successful networking business groups: BNI Bravo, which is based in Aberdeen.

First Minister Alex Salmond is supporting Aberdonians who will be worst affect by the credit crunch by being a guest speaker at the annual business dinner run by the Cyrenians, a charity that provides support to local people who may be affected by homelessness

“We certainly believed that Aberdeen City Council did not appreciate the extent of the problems that they were facing and we now hope that the major deficiencies in the way that the Council operates are rectified within a reasonably short period.”

The Cyrenians are one of a number of groups from whom the Accounts Commission will hear evidence but, whatever happens there, it looks like it is too late to save some of the vital services that they provide for homeless people.

May Day SOS March & Rally, Saturday 3rd May, Rubislaw Terrace, 11am.

The Cyrenians raised over £300,000 in voluntary income during the last financial year. This is thanks to the continuing generous support of the local community.