# The Period Place

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052806
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Sept. 7, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052806


## Contact

- **Address:** 18 Blairythan Place, Foveran, Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
- **Postcode:** AB41 6HA
- **Website:** www.theperiodplace.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Looking ahead, the trustees remain committed to strengthening the impact and reach of The Period Place by expanding community support, education and partnerships.  Key priorities for the coming year include: Introducing walk-in support services through a dedicated community space, enabling more women and girls to access information, guidance and support in a welcoming environment. Expanding community engagement and outreach, building stronger connections with local communities, schools and partner organisations. Continuing and expanding Walk to Give Her a Voice, growing the initiative to reach more communities and raise awareness of menstrual and hormonal health. Delivering a period poverty education and awareness campaign in May to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, helping to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about menstrual health and access to period products. Developing The Period Place Academy, providing online learning programmes on menstrual health, and menopause

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Other defined groups&#x27;

**Objectives:** The organisations purposes are disabusing the stigma against periods in Aberdeen, Scotland and beyond through: The advancement and provision of period education about menstrual hygiene management awareness, period health and wellbeing through training, workshops, summits, campaigns, befriending services, and educational materials to decrease anxiety and build confidence. The prevention or relief of period poverty for those in need by reason of marginalisation, poverty, or other disadvantages through the provision of hygienic and safe period products to tackle period poverty and reduce stigmatisation and stereotyping.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeenshire
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland






