Fersands and Fountain Community Project began offering services back in 1980. It operated from a small community Flat in Sandilands Drive before opening a youth Hut and office in the old dinner huts at Kittybrewster School. Later the Portacabins were erected at the same location. Since then, the project has been involved in many achievements and many changes but has always had the same philosophy: to involve residents in managing and delivering services, to combat poverty, reduce Isolation and increase education.

On the 7th of March the project was invited to a Civic Reception at the Town House where they were joined by a hundred friends and colleagues old and new. Local Councillor, Hazel Cameron formally welcomed the SCIO and thanked them for the 45 years of service they have provided. Mark and Claire then went on to welcome all their guests and highlight the major achievements the project was involved with through the years. Dave Simmers one of the Founders finished off the speeches and wished the SCIO another successful forty-five years. It was a real honour and a pleasure for everyone involved to be able to celebrate the birthday in such a beautiful and historic venue with such pomp and ceremony.