Safe, Strong and Free (SSF) is a Highland-based charity dedicated to keeping children and young people safe from bullying, strangers, and sexual abuse.

Covering the entire Highlands, we work with nurseries and schools to deliver interactive workshops that teach children how to recognise and respond to risky situations in a fun, age-appropriate way.

Our sessions empower children to build confidence, assertiveness and awareness, helping them stay safe from harm.

By working closely with parents, carers, and educators, we ensure these vital safety messages are reinforced at home, in schools, and throughout the community.

SSF is committed to protecting every child from harm.

www.safestrongandfree.org.uk/

The Oxygen Works is a small, completely self-funded charity that provides a range of therapies to individuals living with various conditions in the Highlands and Islands and beyond.

Founded over 30 years ago and previously known as the MS Therapy Centre, the charity has continued to develop and grow. There were more  than 4,500 appointments completed last year in our hyperbaric chamber alone, with a further 2,000 being attended across our other therapies including physiotherapy, massage, Bowen Therapy, Theraplate and podiatry.

At The Oxygen Works our aim is to provide accessible, affordable services and improve the lives of everyone we see.

www.theoxygenworks.com/

The charity was started by Patrick and Wendy Mullery after losing their son James to suicide in October 2017 and to help family or friends in similar circumstances affected by this unbelievable loss.

The first meeting attracted 24 people and showed the need for such support.

Charity status was gained in October 2020 and since then the charity has grown to hold monthly group meetings not just in Inverness, but also now in Fort William, Elgin, Thurso, Invergordon & Dingwall plus scheduled and ‘by appointment’ regular meets in Ullapool, Grantown on Spey, Nairn and Aviemore.

The charity operates a 24/7 Helpline and offers one-to-one sessions throughout the Highlands. These meetings are ‘lived-experience’ led and are for all bereaved by suicide and those who suffer suicidal thoughts.

www.jamessupportgroup.com/

Whatever kind of cancer, and whatever stage you’re at – Maggie’s Highlands is here for you and your family.

Our team work closely with the urology and radiotherapy teams at Raigmore Hospital to offer support to men with prostate cancer.

In 2024 we supported 228 men newly-diagnosed with prostate cancer, we offer support and information around what they can expect from their treatment and facilitated peer support in groups both online and in person.

You don’t need an appointment and all of our support is free.

As a charity we rely almost entirely on voluntary donations.

Find out more about Maggie’s Highlands at https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-highlands/