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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 09/10/2026

This Week in Fife's Third Sector

Important information about Funders' Fayre

Advance bookings for Funders’ Fayre on Wednesday 14 October have now closed.

You’re still welcome to attend on the day without booking, but please be aware that registration may take longer and it's unlikely there will be any workshop spaces on the day.

Everyone is welcome between 10am and 4pm. We encourage staggering your start time to ensure a smooth and quick registration process and avoid large queues.

We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday!

Work with us

We're hiring! Head of Employability at FVA

Could you help shape the future of employability services across Fife?

We are looking for a strategic leader to champion the third sector’s contribution to employability. You’ll bring organisations together, strengthen collaboration with statutory and third sector partners, and help maximise the impact of services to improve employment outcomes for people across Fife.

Find out more and apply

Health and Social Care Forum

New Health and Social Care Forum Schedule

Our Health and Social Care Forum and Mental Health Forum have merged into one single forum, meeting every two months.

The first of these forums will be held on Thursday 12 November, 10am-12pm, in Glenrothes.

Book your place

News

Education and Childcare: Voices from Early Years, Education Professionals and Parents (Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry)

2,000 children and young people talked about their experiences of Covid, as well as parents, carers, an education professionals.

Good Financial Records: What Charities Can Learn From OSCR

A new report from OSCR highlights common issues that can arise when financial records are incomplete, inaccessible or not maintained appropriately.

Bipolar Unfiltered: Lunch & Learn

Bipolar Scotland are running free introductory sessions for people working or volunteering in communities to build their understanding and awareness of bipolar.

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What Does Scotland’s New Programme for Government Mean for Health Inequalities?

The Scottish Government’s new Programme for Government 2026–31 sets out its priorities for the next five years – with commitments covering areas including child poverty, housing, employment, public services and prevention.

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Scottish Government's 'Prepare for Flooding' Campaign 2026

With changes to our weather, flooding is happening more often. Preparing for flooding can help reduce damage to your home and keep you and your family safe.

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Free Community Heritage and Climate Action Training with Keep Scotland Beautiful

Through a range of workshops and activities, their team can help your group identify local heritage, learn about climate change, and engage the wider community.

From Research to Reality: Social Prescribing In Scotland Report

The report calls for sustainable, long-term funding, better data sharing and guidance for evaluation and a proportionate approach that prioritises reaching those with greatest need.

Balancing Work and Unpaid Care: A Critical Issue

The report underlines the importance of supporting carers to remain in and return to work, including through initiatives such as Carer Positive and wider action across government and employers.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's New Women's Health Plan

The plan has been shaped by lived experience, evidence and expertise, and builds on the work CHSS are already doing to improve women’s health across Scotland.

Fully Funded Sex-Ed Course for Disabled Adults

This is a disabled-led programme of sex and relationships education for disabled adults across Scotland.

FVA Training and Forums

Thursday 22 October

12-1pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Fuel Poverty

Thursday 22 October

1-2.30pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Consultation on Draft Standards for Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews

Friday 30 October

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Peer Mental Health Network: Reconnecting

Tuesday 27 October

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Volunteer Management Training Course 6 - Avoiding Legal Issues in Volunteer Management

Tuesday 17 November

12-1pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Getting Started on Energy Efficiency for Your Charity

Funding

The Alice McCosh Trust

The Trust aims to advance education by providing or assisting with grants for work or study related to natural history and/or the environment.

Apply now

Barchester's Charitable Foundation

They help older people and other adults with a disability lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential.

Apply now

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The Charlotte Aitken Trust

The Trust funds organisations whose core purpose is in the support of literature and literacy.

Apply now

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The Magdalen Hospital Trust

Funding for projects working with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation.

Apply now

Women's Fund for Scotland

They make unrestricted grants to projects across Scotland that support women’s development, self-sufficiency and social and economic equality.

Apply now

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UnLtd Awards

The programme provides specialist support for social entrepreneurs to help them grow as social leaders.

Apply now

Hostelling Scotland - Happy Hosteller Breaks

The programme helps more people experience a stay in Hostelling Scotland's Youth Hostels.

Apply now

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Music for All - Community Project Funding

They make grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations.

Apply now

The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants

Your organisation must contribute to nature recovery or improve access to nature-rich spaces to be eligible to apply.

Apply now

External Training

Tuesday 27 October

6.30-8.30pm

Online

Book

Introduction to Community Asset Transfer

Development Trusts Association Scotland

Thursday 5 November

2.30-4.30pm

St Andrews

Book

Fife Intergenerational Network Meeting

Generations Working Together

Wednesday 2 December

10-11.30am

Online

Book

Advancing Green Health - Exploring Green Social Prescribing in Practice

Voluntary Health Scotland

Have Your Say

Learning and Development in Public Protection

Iriss is running engagement sessions for you to have your say on how Scotland's Public Protection workforce can best be supported to develop the skills and expertise it needs.

Take part