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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 16/10/2026

This Week in Fife's Third Sector

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Fife Carers Connect Website Launches

Finding support as an unpaid carer just got easier! Fife Carers Connect is a new online hub bringing advice, information and local services together in one place.

Developed by Fife Voluntary Action in collaboration with Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, the website was launched at the latest Fife Carers Forum in response to carers’ calls for a simple, accessible one-stop shop.

From understanding your rights to finding local support, Fife Carers Connect helps unpaid carers find the information they need, all in one place.

Explore www.fifecarersconnect.org

Funders' Fayre 2026

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Fife Funders’ Fayre 2026 Inspires Another Year of Collaboration

Hundreds of representatives from Fife's third sector packed into Fife College's St Brycedale Campus in Kirkcaldy on Wednesday 14 October 2026 for a bustling and inspiring Fife Funders' Fayre.

Thanks to everyone who attended - we hope you had a fantastic day and have connected and created opportunities for your organisation!

News

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Nominations Open for Dunfermline Press Community Champion Awards 2026

Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate your community champion and help us celebrate the people making a real difference every day.

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Parent Club Relaunches 'Parental Employability and Financial Support' Campaign

The campaign reassures parents that they are not alone, builds confidence that support is available, and encourages them to take a first step towards improving their family's financial situation.

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'Making Change Happen' Climate Leadership Programme

Across six days, you’ll explore your leadership strengths and motivations, develop coaching and communication skills, and discover how collaboration, partnerships and systems thinking can drive lasting change.

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Substances Support Scotland Launch New Outreach Service

The organisation is using its first-hand experience to train professionals, volunteers and local communities, helping raise awareness of issues relating to substance use and how best to respond.

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Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 2026

They’re inviting women and girls of Scotland to get active, participating in whichever form of exercise works best for them. Everyone can get involved.

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Free Data Protection Training from Information Commissioner's Office

Their 'Data Protection Essentials' a free, online training programme designed specifically for charities and community organisations.

FVA Training and Forums

Thursday 22 October

12-1pm

Online

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Fuel Poverty

Friday 30 October

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Peer Mental Health Network: Reconnecting

Tuesday 27 October

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

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

Tuesday 10 November

9am-4.30pm

Kirkcaldy

Hosted by FVA

Good Conversations - Employability (3 day course)

Thursday 12 November

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Health and Social Care Forum

Tuesday 17 November

12-1pm

Online

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Getting Started on Energy Efficiency for Your Charity

Tuesday 17 November

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Volunteer Managers' Forum

Tuesday 17 November

6-9pm

Cupar

Hosted by FVA

Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member

Thursday 26 November

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Voluntary Sector Children's Services Forum

Thursday 3 December

1-3pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA
Fife Befriending Forum

Tuesday 8 December

2-4pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Carers' Providers Forum

Funding

Toy Trust

Toy Trust make grants to UK registered charities for projects working with disadvantaged children aged 13 and under.

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Cash4Clubs

Grants are available this autumn for community organisations working with adults from under-represented communities, delivering sport or physical activity for social purpose.

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Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust

Organisations must demonstrate an active re-homing and rehabilitation policy for animals.

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Rosa - Voices from the Frontline

They offer one-year grants to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change.

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Museums Galleries Scotland - Creative Minds Fund

The fund will support museums and organisations working with people experiencing mental health issues to create engagement opportunities.

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University of St Andrews - University Community Fund

The University Community Fund enables the University to listen to ideas, adapt to local needs, and provide financial support to deliver tangible benefits for the wider community.

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Allander Youth Activities Trust

The Trust promotes the education and training of young people across voluntary youth organisations at a local level.

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Department for Work & Pensions - Pathways to Work Innovation Fund

They support organisations to test and develop innovative approaches that support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to move towards, enter, stay and progress in work.

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External Training

Wednesday 28 October

10-11am

Online

DigitShift 96: AI Driven Non-Profits - A Practical Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Non-Profits

SCVO

Wednesday 28 October

12.30-1.30pm

Online

Fife Advocacy Week Lunchtime Learning Session

Fife Advocacy Forum

Thursday 29 October

10.30-11.30am

Online

Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series - Rowan Alba Community

Leading to Change

Wednesday 4 November

1-2pm

Online

Hidden in Plain Sight: Gambling and Financial Harms

Money Advice Scotland

Have Your Say

SP Energy Networks Fund Seeks Feedback from Kincardine Community

Before SP Energy Networks open their community fund to applications from local organisations, they want to understand how people in Kincardine think this money should be spent.

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Survey - The Future of Cupar County Buildings

Community Enterprise want to find out what gaps Cupar County Buildings could fill in the community, and how to re-imagine both the building and town centre to meet those needs.

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Community Spotlight

Methilhaven Nursery Wins Diversity & Inclusion Award

Congratulations to Methilhaven Nursery for winning the Diversity & Inclusion category at Generations Working Together's Excellence Awards 2026!

As a shared intergenerational site, Methilhaven Nursery, and its partner Methilhaven Home, is the first of its kind in Scotland.

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Jobs

Digital Project Delivery Manager - Kingdom Housing Association

36 hours per week, £43,959 - £50,231 per annum

Administration Assistant - Trust in Fife

25 hours per week, £17,485 per annum

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Kingdom Housing Association

38 hours per week, £28,553 - £30,998 per annum

Gardening Project Coordinator - Saline & Steelend Environment Group

35 hours per week, £32,860 per annum

Therapeutic Grief Practitioner - Richmond's Hope

24 hours per week, £27,715 per annum pro rata

Campaigns and Social Policy Officer - Citizens Advice and Rights Fife

28 hours per week, £32,271 per annum pro rata

Neighbourhood Officer - Kingdom Housing Association

36 hours per week, £38,482 - £42,669 per annum

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - Change Mental Health

35 hours per week, £25,994 per annum

Development Worker - Toll Community Centre

16 hours per week, £13.45 - £15 per hour

Team Lead - Change Mental Health

28 hours per week, £29,176 per annum pro rata

Senior Governance Business Partner - Kingdom Housing Association

36 hours per week, £51,726 - £54,792 per annum

Self Help Coach - LinkLiving

18 hours per week, £29,249 - £32,093 per annum pro rata

Operations Manager - Care and Share Companionship

Full time, £36,000 per annum

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The above information is from a Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 16/10/2026