The ‘Thriving Communities’ award was presented to We Too! at the 2024 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Thistle Awards.
We Too! has been awarded the ‘Thriving Communities’ accolade at the 2024 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Thistle Awards.
The charity, was recognised for its exceptional inclusion and partnership work across the North East of Scotland. Sponsored by Northlink Ferries, the ‘Thriving Communities’ award celebrates organisations that contribute to making communities flourish. The awards, held annually, highlight the best of the region’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
We Too! empowers families of children with additional support needs by organising ‘relaxed’ sessions and events that are accessible to all. These events are a mix of those produced and run by We Too! and others led by partner organisations, who benefit from the charity’s training and guidance.
The Thistle Awards judges were particularly impressed by the organisation’s proactive partnership approach, ensuring inclusion and accessibility are prioritised in all initiatives.
Reacting to the recognition, Phionna McInnes, CEO and ‘Chief Ninja’ of We Too!, praised the team’s efforts: ‘This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team and partners. Our mission is to ensure events and activities are more inclusive to everyone – regardless – and it’s an incredible to see that recognised. Our goal has always been to create spaces where everybody feels welcome, and we will continue to champion inclusion across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.’
We Too! will now advance to the national Scottish Thistle Awards, with the final set to take place in Glasgow in November.