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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
With summer just around the corner, this bulletin includes all training and events that are scheduled to take place right up until the Fife school holidays on Friday 04 July. There are lots of opportunities to learn, get involved across the third sector, and funding to apply for.
Please send us any of your own news, event details, vacancies and more and we'll post them on our website for the thousands of weekly visitors to see.
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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Volunteers' Week takes place next week - Monday 02 - Sunday 08 June. We have lots of exciting plans, whether you're a volunteer manager, part of a voluntary organisation, or looking for a volunteering opportunity.
Get involved and join us at some of the events - we look forward to seeing you!
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Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards
Tuesday 03 June, The Bay Hotel Kinghorn
The awards are the highlight of the year for volunteering in Fife, celebrating exceptional individuals and organisations.
We're delighted to introduce the host of this year's awards - Marion Todd! Marion is the author of nine books in the DI Clare Mackay crime series and has sold over half a million books.
This event is by invitation only.
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Tuesday 03 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
Ken Fisher, Volunteering Development Officer at FVA, will guide us through how to be clear about what volunteer you need, how to explain the benefits of volunteering, how to make best use of FVA's registration process, how to maximise your networks and local resources, and how to encourage the right volunteers to join your organisation.
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Thursday 05 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This is an ideal chance to celebrate volunteering in Fife, learn about the valuable work of others, add to your network, and have your say on how we can best support with volunteer development going forward. This is a must-attend event for anyone in the sector.
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Friday 06 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Community Support Hub Dunfermline
Everyone is invited to pop into our volunteering shop to explore volunteering opportunities, sign up to training, and discover how volunteering can change your life.
If you have service users who might be interested in volunteering, pop along and see what opportunities are available.
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Park Golf and Lunch Event for Unpaid Carers
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To celebrate Carers Week (09 - 16 June), Fife Voluntary Action’s Respitality project is hosting a free park golf and lunch event for unpaid carers!
Park Golf was created for people of all ages to enjoy golf in a relaxed park setting. It's easy to play but still provides a challenge and requires skill to master the course. It's played with one club, one ball, and a larger cup. Courses are shorter in length than traditional golf with nine holes instead of 18.
You don't need to have played golf before and all equipment will be provided.
The day promises to be lots of fun, with time to socialise with other unpaid carers, enjoy lunch, and get out in nature to play park golf.
If you are an unpaid carer registered with a carer support organisation (e.g. Fife Carers Centre, Fife Young Carers, Crossroads), please ask them to register your attendance. If they do not have our registration form, please have them contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
All attendees must be registered.
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Rethink Dementia: Dementia Awareness Week Resources
For Dementia Awareness Week 2025 (02 - 08 June), the Scottish Government and COSLA have shared their Rethink Dementia toolkit to help raise awareness and support people living with dementia.
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Latest Changes to Charity Law in Scotland
Charities will be aware that new changes in charity law started to be implemented towards the end of 2024 detailed in the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023.
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FVA Training and Learning
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FVA lunchtime learning sessions are aimed at raising the skills and capacities of local service providers interested in improving or enhancing their provision in Fife.
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No Wrong Door
Wednesday 04 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
This particular session will introduce third sector organisations to No Wrong Door - a key strategic change being undertaken within Fife Council to ensure services move from being service-centric to person-centric. This new approach will be rolled out across Fife, but is being developed in the Cowdenbeath area from this summer.
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Supporting Refugees and Migrants in Fife
Thursday 12 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
A new life in a new country can be daunting to navigate and at this session Alison Smith, Manager from Fife International Forum, will help us understand the common challenges facing newly arrived individuals and families, how to help someone find their way through the benefits system, how language barriers can be overcome, and how the Forum's Pre-Academy can prepare new Scots for the world of employment.
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Benefits available from Social Security Scotland
Tuesday 17 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
At this session Claire Lister, Partnership and Events Manager for Social Security Scotland, will introduce us to the wide range of benefits now available and will guide us through Social Security Scotland’s plans for the future.
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Mental Health Forum - June
Tuesday 03 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Membership of the Forum is open to all staff and trustees with constituted third sector organisations operating in the Fife area in the field of health and social care (i.e. it's not just for organisations that focus entirely on mental health).
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Third Sector Employability Conversation
Tuesday 10 June, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
FVA’s Third Sector Employability Conversations (TSEC) are a space for third sector partners to share their experiences, make connections and share their vision for Fife's employability landscape. Participants are welcome to join us for a networking lunch.
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Health and Social Care Forum - June
Thursday 12 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Our forum is open to any third sector organisation working within the health and social care sector in Fife. The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Fife Befriending Forum - June
Thursday 26 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The Befriending Forum is an opportunity for members to share learning, develop positive working relationships, and gain support. At this event, we will take some time to network and to get to know our Befriending colleagues across Fife.
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Understanding Universal Credit
Tuesday 10 June, 2.00 - 3.30pm, online
At this session, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will help participants understand how employability practitioners can continue to support those who are now on Universal Credit in terms of application, online access, and making queries about benefit decisions
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Peer2Peer Essentials (1 day)
Thursday 19 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Community Support Hub Dunfermline
Peer2Peer Essentials is an informative, accessible and interactive training which will introduce you to the values, principals and history of peer support, explore how peer relates to your own experiences, and how peer works in practice.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member
Friday 20 June, 10.00am - 1.00pm, Cosmos Centre St Andrews
This free training session is designed to help new or potential Trustees to understand their role and responsibilities so that they can enjoy and thrive in their role free from stress or worries by understanding what they can and should be doing.
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Step into Volunteering Training - Session 1
Tuesday 24 June, 3.00 - 5.00pm, Community Support Hub Dunfermline
The training is delivered over two sessions and is for anyone wishing to find out more about volunteering and to support you to take your first steps into a volunteering role.
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Climate Know How
Thursday 26 June, 9.00am - 4.30pm, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
Climate Know How training is delivered as part of the Climate Action Fife project which brings together individuals, communities, local government, and businesses to tackle the climate emergency and make Fife a greener and fairer place to live.
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Step into Volunteering Training - Session 2
Monday 30 June, 3.00 - 5.00pm, Community Support Hub Dunfermline
We will help you prepare for starting your journey as a volunteer, including what to expect, the benefits of volunteering and deciding on how much time you wish to commit.
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Top Tips on Completing Funding Applications
Tuesday 01 July, 2.00 - 3.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This session will cover the need for funds, what your constitution says, planning your project, and why some applications fail.
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Other Training and Events
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Opportunities and Support Groups
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Supporting children, young people and families to manage risk - Training
Fife Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CMHS) invite you to join them to think about they can provide support and containment to children, young people, and their families who are experiencing difficulties with distress, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
Dates: Wednesday 23 July, Wednesday 20 August or Wednesday 24 September 2025
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Volunteer Open Day at Craigtoun Country Park
Tuesday 03 June, 10.00am - 2.00pm, St Andrews
Friends of Craigtoun are celebrating Volunteers' Week with a Volunteer Open Day.
It's an opportunity to find out how you can get involved and help in all areas of the park for as many or as few hours as you have to offer.
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Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society Open Evening
Tuesday 03 June, 6.45 - 9.00pm, Kirkcaldy
Fife's Community Orchestra, Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society (KOS), always welcomes new members and players, and as a prelude to the new season (starting on 19 August 2025) they are holding an open evening.
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Pop Up COVID Vaccination Clinics
These are drop in sessions so no appointment is necessary. However, please check your eligibility before attending.
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Community Services in Glenrothes
Thursday 05 June, 11.00am - 1.00pm, Glenrothes
Come and meet services working in Glenrothes. Find out who they are, what they do, and how they can support you.
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Over Rankeilour Walled Garden Open Day
Sunday 08 June, 1.00 - 4.00pm, near Cupar
The team at Over Rankeilour invite you to come and see what they've been up to in the 200 year-old walled garden just outside Cupar.
It's free to enter and there will be tea, coffee, and cake. They'll also have plant and flower sales, crafts stalls, local produce, and a labyrinth maze.
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Fife Carers Centre: Unpaid Carers' Conference
Monday 09June, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Kirkcaldy
Join Fife Carers Centre for their Unpaid Carers' Conference. To mark Carers Week they have arranged a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the vital role of unpaid carers across Fife.
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What Were You Wearing? A Survivor Art Installation
Monday 09 June, 2.00 - 4.30pm and Tuesday 10 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm at Rothes Halls
Please note: There is a content warning for rape, sexual assault and abuse, domestic abuse, and child sexual assault in this installation.
The exhibition by Fife Violence Against Women Partnership challenges participants to engage with the universal connection we have with clothing and reflect on what gives this specific rape culture myth so much power.
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LINK Fife Mental Health Befriending Projects' AGM
Wednesday 11 June, 4.00 - 5.00pm. Cupar
Join LINK Fife Mental Health Befriending Projects to celebrate the life-changing work they have delivered over the last year.
There will be light refreshments and the premiere of a film showcasing the charity's work which was produced by a St Andrews University student.
RSVP by Thursday 05 June 2025.
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Kirkcaldy YMCA AGM
Wednesday 18 June, 6.00 - 7.00pm, Kirkcaldy
This year's AGM will include a review of their activities and achievements from the past year.
The meeting will also see the launch of Kirkcaldy YMCA's new Strategic Plan for 2025-2028, outlining their vision and aims for the next three years.
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Scottish Refugee Council: Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) Information Sessions
Scottish Refugee Council has released more dates for our free online sessions (in English & Ukrainian) to help people understand the UK’s new Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme and how it may affect them.
Sessions are available on:
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Growing Together: Networking event at MCCI
Saturday 21 June, 11.00am - 1.00pm, Methil
Join Fife Climate Hub and partners for their first networking event since the Gathering!
This event will be hosted by Methilhill Community Children’s Initiative (MCCI) and will be an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and groups working towards sustainable, community-driven change.
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Scottish Refugee Council: Housing Information Sessions
In response to the growing housing crisis, Scottish Refugee Council is holding free information sessions for people who are struggling to find settled accommodation after getting refugee status in Scotland.
Sessions are available on:
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Climate Cafe St Andrews
Thursday 26 June, 6.00 - 7.00pm, St Andrews
Transition St Andrews, Environment Subcommittee, and We Are Zest Café are excited to invite you to their Climate Café, a welcoming space where you can connect with others in the community, discuss the climate crisis, and explore practical actions we can take in our daily lives.
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There are 69 funding opportunities on our website at the moment.
New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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Co-op Foundation - Future Communities Fund
The aim of the Future Communities Fund is to fund organisations that are directly supporting young people to move on from the justice system, in ways that help them to fulfil their potential.
Closing date: 16 June 2025
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The Naturesave Trust
The theme of this funding window is nature connection. They are looking for grant applications from charities, community groups, and organisations that are working to connect communities to nature.
Closing date: 15 July 2025
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Poundland Foundation - Kits 4 Kids
If you’re part of a local sports club or organisation looking for support for your team, then you are eligible to apply for a grant of up to provide kit or equipment for your team.
Closing date: apply any time
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SCVO Funded Cyber Support
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is providing an opportunity for third sector organisations in Scotland to access free cyber expertise to help them protect their digital systems and data.
Closing date: apply any time
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There are 9 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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