Are you an unpaid carer in Fife? Have you signed up for the brand-new Carers Forum? Fife Carers Centre have developed a new forum with Fife Health & Social Care Partnership to give unpaid carers a platform to share their experiences, seek advice, and advocate for their rights. fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

Our upcoming Carer Positive Seminar is an exciting opportunity for any third sector employers in Fife keen to become Carer Positive accredited. We'll take you through the practicalities and implications of gaining accreditation. Book your place here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

There's less than nine months to go until most of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (the Disclosure Act) will be implemented. Make sure you and your organisation are prepared and check out the video and infographic in the post below. fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

💷Funding alert!💷 The Community Heat Development Programme works with eligible community organisations and groups of householders to help develop their ideas for locally-generated, low and zero carbon heat project ideas. Apply here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

Our upcoming Lunchtime Learning is an introductory session to becoming a Carer Positive accredited employer. Open to all third sector employers in Fife, you'll learn what Carer Positive is & what you need to consider before accreditation. Sign up here -fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

💷Funding alert!💷 Grants are targeted to further the potential and opportunity of children and young people who are surviving abuse, at risk of or experiencing homelessness, caring for a loved one, and challenged by addiction. Apply here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

Our Carer Positive Seminar takes place this week - don't forget to book your place! It's a great opportunity for any third sector employers in Fife that are keen to become Carer Positive accredited. Book your place here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

Calling all volunteer managers Have you signed up to our Volunteer Management Training Course? Course 1 - Volunteer Involvement: Getting Started - takes place on Wednesday 21 August, 1.30-4.30, focusing on the basics of volunteer management. Sign up here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

A recent Scottish Parliament Information Centre report shows a higher proportion of economic inactivity is due to permanent ill health or disability than at any point this century. This has shot up since the Covid-19 pandemic and is higher in Scotland than in the rest of the UK. fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

💷Funding alert!💷 The purpose of this programme is to facilitate and support children and young people with care experience in their community put their ideas into action and make change happen. Maximum award: £75,000 Apply here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

At Lunchtime Learning on Thursday 05 September, Lauren Bennett, Community Wealth Building Project Manager at the Communities Directorate Fife Council, will tell us more about what community wealth building hopes to achieve in Fife and the key benefits. fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

⚠️Volunteers needed for Outwith Festival⚠️ Outwith Festival is looking for volunteers to help make this year's festival unforgettable. The festival takes place 03-08 September 2024 in Dunfermline. Sign up here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

Attention all Volunteer Managers! To prepare for the forthcoming changes Volunteer Scotland 💚 Disclosure Services will be running information sessions about the major changes in the disclosure process and how these will impact on your group and volunteers/staff. fva.org/news.asp?categ…

⚠️Volunteer opportunity⚠️ We are looking for Foot Carer volunteers to help with our Footcare Fife toenail cutting service located across Fife. No experience is necessary, all the training and support you will need is provided. Find out more - fva.org/volopps.asp?id…

Are you interested in peer work, or have you just started a peer role? Our Peer2Peer Essentials training session is perfect for you! The session explores the development of the recovery approach in mental health and the importance of being trauma-informed. fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

💷Funding alert💷 The Foundation supports projects that help improve the lives of individuals & communities experiencing disadvantage across Scotland. Funds of £500 - £5,000 available. Apply here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

The Money Advice Team at Citizens Advice Fife is hosting drop-in clinics to provide advice on issues relating to problem debt. Tue 3 September, 10-4, Community Support Hub Dunfermline - fva.org/news.asp?id=19… Thu 5 September, 10-4, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

Thank you to Pamela Fife Voluntary Action for speaking to some of our senior PSE classes about the benefits of volunteering to enhance skills, knowledge & employability. Anyone interested in volunteering should fill out the volunteer matching form on DYW teams page or see Mrs Thomson💙

Are you an unpaid carer? If so, you might be interested in Fife Carers Centre Mindfulness Taster Session on Thursday 12 September. By attending you'll have the opportunity to sign up for an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Living Course. Sign up here - fva.org/news.asp?id=19…

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Year 4 will open soon! The fund supports groups tackle mental health inequalities, with an emphasis on the cost-of-living crisis and priority family groups. Fife funding is delivered and managed by FVA. Stay tuned for more info