Formartine Rural Partnership SCIO
Coronavirus statement
The Formartine Rural Partnership SCIO is dedicated to supporting, across Formartine, all communities, charities, groups and enterprises.
How to reach us
Our Development Officer, Rod Gunson is available to answer any questions and provide funding support and other advice. Our Development Officer can be reached by email at Rod.Gunson@frp.scot or on the telephone, 01651 851664. In addition, voice & video conferencing can be arranged.
If you cannot get through immediately please leave a message or send an email and our Development Officer will come back to you as soon as possible.
Community organisations and businesses offering support
We have created searchable online directory of local organisations and businesses offering support during the coronavirus emergency.
Emergency funding
Funding is available from Aberdeenshire Council.
• Community Resilience Fund - Coronavirus (Aberdeenshire Council)
Staying informed locally
The Grampian Covid-19 Assistance Hub
The primary source of accurate and up to date information for the Formartine area is the Grampian Covid-19 Assistance Hub (website), you can also call the Hub free on 0808 196 3384
Through the Hub you can:
• register for assistance for yourself or family or friends
• offer to volunteer
• register your business or community group and the support you are providing the community
Local services
Various towns and communities are providing daily lists of business that are open and home delivery services. Across Formartine a vast number of small, local businesses and producers are providing exceptional service to the community and deserve to be supported.
My Turriff (website)
Shops and services open in Turriff
Ellon Community Council (Facebook)
Lists local shops and services in Ellon offering delivery and support
Belhelvie Community Council (website)
Coronavirus statement and updates on how the virus is impacting local services
The Co-op (website)
Co-op food updates on coronavirus
Tesco (website)
Tesco COVID-19 updates
Sainsbury's (website)
Sainsbury's response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)