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Funding information is from a Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 02/10/2026

Meet Kim: Helping Bring Footcare Fife Closer to Home - Fife Voluntary Action (FVA)

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Meet Kim: Helping Bring Footcare Fife Closer to Home

For Kim, volunteering is about much more than providing footcare. It is about helping people feel comfortable, confident and able to continue doing the things that matter to them.

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Meet Kim: Helping Bring Footcare Fife Closer to Home

Created: 29/09/2026
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When Kim heard about Footcare Fife through the NHS Podiatry Team in High Valleyfield, she was inspired by the difference volunteers can make in their local communities – and decided she wanted to get involved.

With training and support from Fife Voluntary Action and our experienced volunteer team, Kim has now completed her training and joined the Footcare Fife family.

She is already helping to make a difference, volunteering at our new clinic at Rosyth Health Centre and helping bring footcare closer to home for people in the local community.

For Kim, volunteering is about much more than providing footcare. It is about helping people feel comfortable, confident and able to continue doing the things that matter to them.

Many Footcare Fife clients, like Mary from Rosyth, are no longer able to care for their feet themselves because of health conditions. Regular footcare can help people stay comfortable and mobile, while also providing an important opportunity for social contact and connection within their community.

Volunteers like Kim make this possible.

Could you be our next Footcare Fife volunteer?

You don't need previous footcare experience to join our team. Full training, ongoing support and guidance are provided, so you'll have everything you need to get started.

By volunteering with Footcare Fife, you'll help people stay comfortable, independent and connected to their communities – while becoming part of a friendly team and making a genuine difference to people's quality of life.

If you'd like to find out more about becoming a Footcare Fife volunteer, get in touch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Join our team and help bring essential footcare closer to home.

The above information is from a Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) website

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 02/10/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 02/10/2026

GSS Health and social care newsletter - September 2026 From Office Statistical Service 01/10/2026

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GSS Health and social care newsletter - September 2026 From Office Statistical Service 01/10/2026

Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 01/10/2026

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SSPCA facing financial black hole amid rising costs and donations crisis - By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)

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29 September 2026
by Niall Christie

The animal welfare charity recorded a £5.5million deficit last year.

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) is facing a £5.5million financial crisis, accounts show.

The SSPCA has said rising costs and plummeting donations have come as the charity invested more in tackling neglect and cruelty as the number of animals needing help rises.

Care News from the Care Inspectorate Wed 30/09/2026

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Care News from the Care Inspectorate Wed 30/09/2026

Meet the Funder with easyfundraising - 10:00-11:00, 6 October 2026 ONLINE ONLY

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SCVO

You'll hear about the benefits of registering with easyfundraising, how organisations can encourage supporter participation, and examples of successful fundraising campaigns. A question-and-answer session will give attendees the opportunity to speak directly with the easyfundraising team.

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Meet the Funders’ Fayre sponsors: Lindsays 14 October Fife Collage Kirkcaldy

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Meet the Funders’ Fayre sponsors: Lindsays Wed 30/09/2026

HRA (Health Research Authority) - HRA Latest - September 2026

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HRA (Health Research Authority) - HRA Latest - September 2026

Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 29/09/2026

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Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 29/09/2026

SSPCA facing financial black hole amid rising costs and donations crisis

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29 September 2026
by Niall Christie

The animal welfare charity recorded a £5.5million deficit last year.

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) is facing a £5.5million financial crisis, accounts show.

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) FVA Health and Social Care Forum Fri 25/09/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) FVA Health and Social Care Forum Fri 25/09/2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 25/09/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 25/09/2026

Fife Funders’ Fayre is back on Wednesday 14 October 2026 – and our brand-new workshop programme is now live!

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Fife Funders’ Fayre is back on Wednesday 14 October 2026 – and our brand-new workshop programme is now live!

Disabled people’s homes should meet their individual needs. Aoife Deery on new research from Citizens Advice Scotland, alongside the Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) and Shelter Scotland

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21 September 2026
by Aoife Deery

Aoife Deery on new research from Citizens Advice Scotland, alongside the Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) and Shelter Scotland

“I was finally offered a flat they said was suitable, but it had all these adaptations I didn’t need. I have no use for a pull cord.” 

Applications are now open for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults 2026. Fife Voluntary Action (FVA)

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Applications are now open for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults 2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 19/09/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 19/09/2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 14/09/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 14/09/2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 11/09/2026

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This Week in Fife's Third Sector

New Stallholders Announced

We’re delighted to welcome two new stallholders to this year’s Funders’ Fayre:

Fife Council Community Wealth Building
NHS Fife Health Promotion Service

With less than five weeks to go, Funders’ Fayre is shaping up to be a great opportunity to connect face-to-face with funders and support agencies, take part in expert workshops and network with organisations from across Fife.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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New stallholders added to Funders' Fayre 2026
Kingdom Community Bank opens new Cupar branch
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New Community Bank for Cupar

Kingdom Community Bank Officially Open New Cupar Branch

Officially opened by Provost Jim Leishman on Tuesday 8 September, the new branch is testament to their commitment to provide accessible, face-to-face financial services across Fife.

Fife Violence Against Women Partnership's Training Programme Launched for October 2026-March 2027

There are 23 courses available to all staff in Fife, ranging from domestic abuse awareness to human trafficking, to forced marriage.

Wave After Wave Suicide Bereavement Training

The workshop is to ensure that all staff, peer supporters, and volunteers coming into contact with people bereaved by suicide have an understanding of the complex nature and impact of a suicide bereavement.

Interim Report on Young People, Economic Inactivity and Mental Health

The report draws on analysis of data and evidence, and insights gained through conversations and workshops with over 50 organisations.

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Train to Be a Numeracy Champion to Support Others

Anyone can train to be a Numeracy Champion – you just need to already have a group of adults in place to support.

NHS 24 Supporting Student Health and Wellbeing

The student health resource on the health information site NHS inform is free and easy to access in one quick click.

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Have Your Say

Walk-In Service at Randolph Wemyss Hospital Buckhaven

Fife Health & Social Care Partnership want to understand how the service can be delivered in a way that is accessible, inclusive, and equitable for everyone.

Take part

New Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Standards

If you have an interest in domestic abuse, suicide prevention, bereavement, safeguarding, or the review process, you are encouraged to take part and share your views.

Take part

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Funding

Fife Health Charity Community Grants

The programme has been developed to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Fife.

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The Linnean Society - Our Local Nature Grant Scheme

They aim to empower young people across the UK to take the lead on projects that involve their local nature and natural spaces.

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Henry Smith Foundation - Maternity Equity Fund

The Maternity Equity Fund will support organisations delivering preventative maternity support during pregnancy and birth.

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Royal Society of Edinburgh - 'Healthy Planet, Healthy People': Catalyst Awards

They will fund research projects that promote the health of individuals through fostering healthy environments and communities, and enabling access to healthy foods.

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The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund

They fund UK projects focused on young women and girls who already have a history of offending or who are at high risk of registering a first offence.

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Laughology Happiness Fund

They’re particularly interested in projects supporting mental health, wellbeing, inclusion or skills development.

Apply now

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Museums Galleries Scotland - Small Grants Fund

The Small Grant Fund supports museums to develop their work and deliver against the priority areas of Scotland’s museums and galleries strategy.

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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust - Love Your Network Grant Fund

They provide equipment for small community-led projects that support litter picking and maintenance activities on traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network in Scotland.

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