Fair Work First is a Scottish Government policy initiative aimed at promoting fair and inclusive workplace practices, particularly among employers receiving public sector funding. It is part of Scotland’s broader Fair Work Framework, which envisions a working environment where fair work drives success, wellbeing, and prosperity for individuals and society.

This event is part of the Scottish Government’s Fair Work Festival, a week-long initiative to raise awareness of Fair Work and highlight its positive impact in the workplace.

This presentation by Aberdeen Cyrenians explores how the principles of Fair Work First are being embedded within a third-sector organisation committed to tackling societal challenges, while showcasing its commitment to fair work principles.

What you’ll learn:

• You will gain Insights into the challenges and innovations in creating a sustainable, inclusive, and empowered workforce.
• How creating a people-centred workforce can reflect the values of fairness and community collaboration.

Speaker

Donna Hutchison joined Aberdeen Cyrenians in December 2022 as Head of Corporate & Business Service before being appointed CEO in May 2024. Prior to joining the organisation, Donna spent 20 years working in both the UK and overseas, running a successful consultancy business that predominantly served the Energy, Engineering and Construction industries, focussing on risk, compliance, and sustainability. She has also been a serving panel member for the Children’s Hearing System since 2020.

About Aberdeen Cyrenians

Aberdeen Cyrenians is a local charity and social care services provider supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our community. First started by Aberdeen University students as a soup kitchen, Aberdeen Cyrenians now put the needs of North East Scotland’s most vulnerable and socially excluded people first — leading at the frontline of service, care and influence for 50+ years. From these beginnings, Aberdeen Cyrenians has grown into a cornerstone of Aberdeen, supporting the most vulnerable people in our city facing crisis, trauma, addiction, homelessness, and isolation.