Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 14/03/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 14/03/2026

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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.

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Work with FVA

We are looking for a Head of Health and Social Care who will be the strategic lead for health and social care policy and activity for FVA.

In this role you will chair our forums, address gaps in health and social care provision, build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, and lead a team on health and social care projects.

35 hours per week (part-time may be considered)
£40,000 per annum
Living Pension - 9% employer, 3% employee
Based in Glenrothes with options to work from other FVA locations

Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 26 March 2026

Click here to find out more and apply

Headline News

Clued Up: Breaking The Silence Peer-led Research About Young People and Drug-Related Deaths

The report explores how young people feel about drug-related deaths, the support that's on offer, the services they need and want, and ideas for prevention.

Fife CAMHS: Updated Topics on their Online Self-Help Resources

There are a range of new resources for a mix of audiences - children and young people, parents and carers, and professionals who work with children.

Getting Young People Onto Your Trustee Board

Step Up To Serve and the Young Trustees Movement and have worked together to bring you a checklist for getting young people onto your board.

Later Life Choices Glenrothes Now Accepting Referrals Through Their Website

Referrals for Later Life Choices Glenrothes services can now be made directly through their online form on their website.

FVA Training Events

Lunchtime Learning: The Role of the Disability Employment Advisor

Thursday 26 March, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online

Those with a health condition who want to progress towards work, start work or sustain employment have access to support available from JobCentre Plus in the form of their local Disability Employment Adviser.

Lunchtime Learning - Access to Work and Disability Confident

Thursday 16 April, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online

Access to Work can help individuals get or stay in work if they have a physical or mental health condition or disability. This can include grants that may help with additional costs beyond “reasonable adjustments”. It can also help support to manage mental health at work.

Fife Befriending Forum - March 2026

Thursday 19 March, 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.

Volunteer Managers‘ Forum

Tuesday 24 March, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes

The forum will give you the chance to meet other volunteer managers, share ideas and approaches to various issues that are important now within the volunteering sector.

Volunteer Management Training Course 5 - Managing Risk in Your Volunteer Programme

Wednesday 18 March, 9.30am - 1.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes

You have a moral responsibility to ensure that volunteers are protected from physical, financial, and emotional harm arising from volunteering. This course will support your organisation by ensuring you have the tools and the knowledge to ensure you manage risk effectively.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member

Wednesday 18 March, 6.00 - 9.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes

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. It includes practical examples and time to answer your specific queries.

Fife Climate Knowhow

Tuesday 24 March, 9.30am - 5.00pm, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy

This course is for everyone living and working in Fife. Whether you are an individual who wants to increase your knowledge and ability to act, part of a community group or local third sector organisation or business, this course is relevant for you.

Top Tips on Completing Funding Applications

Tuesday 24 March, 2.00 - 4.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes

This session is about successfully completing funding applications and will guide you to effectively find appropriate funders and funding opportunities, understand funders’ priorities, and construct compelling proposals that meet application criteria.

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

Wednesday 01 April, 9.30am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes

Organisations need to consider ways in which they may - consciously or unconsciously - be creating a 'contract' between themselves and their volunteers. This course will help you to identify any possible pitfalls and show you how to avoid them.

Training and Development

Date	Session	Time	Location
Tuesday 17 March	Youth 1st: Body Image and Young People	10.00am - 1.00pm	Kirkcaldy
Tuesday 17 March	Youth 1st: Sexual Health and Young People	2.00 - 5.00pm	Kirkcaldy
Wednesday 18 March	Fife Adult Support & Protection Forum March 2026 (West Fife)	10.00 - 11.30am	Dunfermline
Wednesday 18 March	The State of Scottish Volunteering	11.00am - 12.00pm	Online
Wednesday 18 March	Enquire: Care Experience and Support at School Webinar	4.30 - 6.00pm	Online
Thursday 19 March	Youth 1st: Staff Wellbeing Champions Course	9.30am - 4.30pm	Falkland
Thursday 19 March	An Introduction to GIRFEC and the UNCRC: Online Webinar for the Third Sector	10.00am - 12.00pm	Online
Tuesday 24 March	PVG - Your Signatory Role	2.00 - 4.00pm	Online
Tuesday 24 March	Fife Bairns' Hoose Learning Event: Embracing the Courage to Really Put Children at the Centre	9.00am - 1.30pm	Dunfermline
Wednesday 25 March	PVG - Regulated Roles	2.00 - 4.00pm	Online
Wednesday 25 March	Fife Health & Social Care Partnership: Compassionate, Connected and Effective Teams	1.30 - 4.30pm	Online
Thursday 26 March	PVG - Recruitment and Referrals Training	2.00 - 4.00pm	Online
Monday 30 March	Fife Adult Support & Protection: Professional Curiosity and Disguised Compliance	9.30am - 1.00pm	Online
Tuesday 31 March	A Complete Guide to PVG and Your Signatory Role	10.00am - 4.00pm	Stirling
Wednesday 08 April	PVG - Your Signatory Role	10.00am - 12.00pm	Online
Thursday 09 April	PVG - Regulated Roles	10.00am - 12.00pm	Online
Friday 10 April	PVG - Recruitment and Referrals Training	10.00am - 12.00pm	Online
Tuesday 14 April	PVG - Your Signatory Role	6.00 - 8.00pm	Online
Thursday 16 April	Encouraging and Enabling Intergenerational Volunteering	11.00am - 12.00pm	Online

Community Events

Dementia UK: Admiral Nurse Appointments at Nationwide

Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments with a specialist dementia nurse, known as an Admiral Nurse - coming to a Nationwide branch near you soon!

You don't need to be a Nationwide customer, everyone is welcome.

Tuesday 17 March

Kirkcaldy Nationwide, 131 High Street, KY1 1LR

Wednesday 18 March

Dunfermline Nationwide, 10 East Port, KY12 7JB

Fife Care Academy Recruitment Event

Wednesday 18 March, 10.00am - 12.30pm, Kirkcaldy

This recruitment event aims to bring together health and social care employers in Fife with students and the public.

Come along to find out more about the different roles in the care sector, career progression, and support into care, including financial support, care tasters, and much more.

Later Life Choices Glenrothes: Carers' Lunch

Tuesday 24 March, 11.30am - 1.30pm, Glenrothes

If you're an unpaid carer in Fife, pop along and get support and free advice. They'll be joined by Gillian Bleakley from Circles Advocacy who will be sharing free advice and support around Power of Attorney and guardianship.

Diabetes Scotland: Living With or At Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Scotland

Wednesday 01 April, 6.00 - 7.30pm, online

Diabetes Scotland is hosting a Type 2 Diabetes webinar which is a great opportunity for people living with, or at risk of Type 2, to find out more about care and treatment in Scotland.

Craigtoun Easter Fayre

Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 April, 10.30am - 5.00pm, St Andrews

At Craigtoun Park, you'll find a wide range of craft stalls to suit any budget and their Easter Bunny Trail and crafts (£4.00 per child), as well as all the regular seasonal paid attractions - including the boats!

Opportunities and Support Groups

New Youth Club for Young People Aged 16 - 25 Who Experience Communication Barriers

The Speech Language Communication Company is launching a supportive and creative social club for young people aged 16–25, helping to build confidence, social skills, and life skills.

The youth club will start in April and will take place every Wednesday at Abbeyview Community Hub, Dunfermline.

Fife Child Protection Committee: Multi-Agency Child Protection Training

The Fife Child Protection Committee offers various multi-agency training courses. There is also an e-learning site which offers a number of different modules.

LinkLiving: Managing Well Peer Group Spaces Available

There are spaces available in the next cohort for Managing Well Peer Group in Dunfermline, Levenmouth, and Kirkcaldy.

It's a seven week programme which starts on 30 March 2026.

Consultations

Lead Scotland: Cyber Crime and Online Safety for Disabled, Neurodiverse, Blind or Deaf People Survey

Lead Scotland is looking for disabled people, neurodiverse people, blind or visually impaired people, D/deaf people or people who have long term physical or mental health conditions to complete a short survey, telling them about their experiences with cyber crime and online safety.

Closing date: 31 March 2026

Funding Opportunities

Laughology: The Happiness Fund

The fund is available to enable and support projects which improve mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development in local communities.

Closing date: 27 March 2026

The Fore Summer 2026 Funding Round

They are offering unrestricted grants of up to £45,000 to help small charities and social enterprises develop, grow, or become more sustainable.

Registration is open for one week: 25 March - 01 April 2026

Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund

The fund helps third sector organisations support families living in poverty or at risk of poverty.

Closing date: 07 May 2026

The Veterans' Foundation Grant

They provide grants to organisations that provide assistance to serving and former members of the armed forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families.

Closing date: dependent on the grant

Boost Charitable Trust

The trust fund and support inspiring programmes which help improve the lives of the disabled and disadvantaged through the power of sport.

Closing date: apply at any time

Click here for a full list of open funding opportunities

Job Vacancies

Finance Manager - Kingdom Housing Association

36 hours per week, £61,220 - £68,023 per annum

Closing date: 23 March 2026

Click here for a list of all current job vacancies

The above information is from Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 14/03/2026

Dyslexia teacher training places to double thanks to Scottish Government funding. Katie Carmichael, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Katie Carmichael, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 14 March 2026; Created: 13 March 2026; Hits: 14

11 March 2026
by Katie Carmichael

Katie Carmichael on a groundbreaking programme, co-delivered by Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland

Places on a pioneering teacher training programme in dyslexia and inclusive practice are set to double following new funding from the Scottish Government

The groundbreaking programme, co-delivered by Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland, leads to the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) Professional Recognition Award in Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice. The course equips teachers and lecturers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to create dyslexia-friendly learning environments in Scottish schools and colleges.

Assisted dying in Scotland: let’s separate fear from fact. Emma Cooper, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Emma Cooper, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 11 March 2026; Created: 11 March 2026; Hits: 25

5 March 2026
by Emma Cooper

Emma Cooper of Friends At The End (FATE) shares her views on why assisted dying needs to be offered as a choice for terminally ill Scots

There are just two weeks until MSPs vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Social security law update. CPAG in Scotland, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: CPAG in Scotland, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 11 March 2026; Created: 11 March 2026; Hits: 24

CPAG in Scotland

Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on regulations and caselaw, this essential one-day course looks at the most important changes in benefit law in Scotland and the UK from the previous six months.

Benefit basics in Scotland - CPAG in Scotland - Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: CPAG in Scotland - Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 11 March 2026; Created: 11 March 2026; Hits: 25

CPAG in Scotland

You do not need to be a benefit expert to make a difference. This course is for anyone working with people in Scotland on low incomes or with additional needs. You will learn the basics of social security and be able to identify which benefits are available to the people you work with. You will understand the key life events that can have an impact on benefit entitlement and know how to signpost effectively for more advice and information.

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Exclusive Film Launch - Tapped, a youth-led film and resource about the harms of illegal money lending Wed 11/03/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Exclusive Film Launch - Tapped, a youth-led film and resource about the harms of illegal money lending Wed 11/03/2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 06/03/2026

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action (FVA); Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 06 March 2026; Created: 06 March 2026; Hits: 45

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 06/03/2026

Survey - Interactive Fife Food and Drink app - Fife Council's People’s Panel

Details: Written by: Fife Council's People’s Panel; Category: Fife People’s Panel; Published: 06 March 2026; Created: 06 March 2026; Hits: 48

Dear People’s Panel Member

Fife Council's Economic Development Team (InvestFife), has asked us to share details about this survey with you.

They are looking into whether a digital app could help boost local, independent food and drink outlets in Fife.

Are banking hubs the answer to bank branch closures? By Sarah-Jayne Dunn, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Sarah-Jayne Dunn, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 06 March 2026; Created: 06 March 2026; Hits: 37

2 March 2026
by Sarah-Jayne Dunn

Sarah-Jayne Dunn on the accessibility of cash – and more

It feels like every day we hear about yet another bank branch closing. It’s a trend that has been driven by the fact that many of us find it more convenient (and banks certainly find it cheaper) to bank digitally.

“Point of no return”: Warning over Scotland’s social care crisis. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Niall Christie. Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 04 March 2026; Created: 17 September 2025; Hits: 42

17 September 2025
by Niall Christie

Unite the Union puts workers’ demands centre of nationwide campaign to fix critical sector.

Unite the union has launched a nationwide campaign putting the demands of social care workers at the centre of the solutions needed to fix the crisis impacting the sector.

HRA (Health Research Authority) HRA public involvement newsletter, 4th March 2026

Details: Written by: HRA (Health Research Authority); Category: UK Government Articles; Published: 04 March 2026; Created: 04 March 2026; Hits: 45

HRA (Health Research Authority) HRA public involvement newsletter, 4^th March 2026

National Autistic Society announces grants for charity projects supporting autistic people. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 04 March 2026; Created: 27 February 2026; Hits: 43

27 February 2026
by Niall Christie

A charity in Scotland is among the recipients

The National Autistic Society has announced this year’s successful charities who are to be awarded grants for their work to support autistic people and their families.

The charity launched the annual Boshier Grant Scheme in 2023, in partnership with Thea and Peter Boshier.

Government told to “fund social care like it matters” By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 04 March 2026; Created: 11 February 2026; Hits: 49

11 February 2026
by Niall Christie

CCPS warns of estimated £19million funding shortfall identified in budget.

The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse a decision made in this year’s budget which is projected to create a shortfall of around £19m across the social care sector.

Urgent warning sounded over the future of Scotland's social care services - By Graham Martin from Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Graham Martin, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 04 March 2026; Created: 04 March 2026; Hits: 43

27 February 2026
by Graham Martin

Cuts will impact crucial services and third sector organisations

An alarm bell has been rung on the future of social care services in Scotland.

Audit Scotland has produced a report saying that mounting financial pressures are forcing tough decisions on the country’s Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs), which are leading to devastating cuts.

Naidex returns to the NEC Birmingham (March 25–26),

Details: Written by: Naidex and Able Magazine; Category: My Blogs; Published: 03 March 2026; Created: 03 March 2026; Hits: 48

Naidex returns to the NEC Birmingham (March 25–26)

Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 03/03/2026

Details: Written by: Care Inspectorate; Category: The Care Inspectorate (Scotland); Published: 03 March 2026; Created: 03 March 2026; Hits: 41

Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 03/03/2026

Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 03/03/2026

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Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 03/03/2026

GSS Health and social care newsletter - March 2026 From Government Statistical Service 02/03/2026

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GSS Health and social care newsletter - March 2026 From Government Statistical Service 02/03/2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 03/03/2026

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action (FVA); Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 03 March 2026; Created: 02 March 2026; Hits: 53

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 03/03/2026

HRA (Health Research Authority) HRA Latest - 27 February 2026

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HRA (Health Research Authority) HRA Latest - 27 February 2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 27/02/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 27/02/2026

CyberScotland - CyberScotland Bulletin - February 2026 Fri 27-02-2026

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CyberScotland - CyberScotland Bulletin - February 2026 Fri 27-02-2026

Care Inspectorate. Care News from the Care Inspectorate Thu 26/02/2026

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Care Inspectorate. Care News from the Care Inspectorate Thu 26/02/2026

Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Mon 23/02/2026

Details: Written by: Care Inspectorate; Category: The Care Inspectorate (Scotland); Published: 23 February 2026; Created: 23 February 2026; Hits: 56

Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Mon 23/02/2026

Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Mon 23/02/2026

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Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Mon 23/02/2026

Call for new Disabled People’s Access and Opportunities Bill from Scottish charity. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)

Details: Written by: Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN); Category: Third Force News; Published: 19 February 2026; Created: 18 February 2026; Hits: 65

17 February 2026
by Niall Christie

The campaign was launched by Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland

A Scottish spina bifada charity has launched a new campaign pushing for a bill which would increase opportunities for disabled people across the country.

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland has launched its Choose Opportunity campaign, which would aim to lift disabled people out of poverty and break down barriers to opportunity.

The UK Office for National Statistics · Building better research services - February 2026 Mon 16-02-2026

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The UK Office for National Statistics · Building better research services - February 2026 Mon 16-02-2026

Care Inspectorate. Care News from the Care Inspectorate Mon 16/02/2026

Details: Written by: Care Inspectorate; Category: The Care Inspectorate (Scotland); Published: 16 February 2026; Created: 16 February 2026; Hits: 71

Care Inspectorate. Care News from the Care Inspectorate Mon 16/02/2026

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 16/02/2026

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action (FVA); Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 16 February 2026; Created: 16 February 2026; Hits: 121

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 16/02/2026

Care homes for adults design guide - Care Inspectorate

Details: Written by: Care Inspectorate; Category: The Care Inspectorate (Scotland); Published: 12 February 2026; Created: 12 February 2026; Hits: 82

This updated design guide describes and illustrates what good building design looks like for care homes for adults. It provides guidance for those designing a new building or registering a premises that was previously registered as a care home. We recognise that some new care homes were already in the design process at the point that this guidance was published previously. Therefore, new build care homes will only be expected to comply with this guidance where the design and planning phase commenced following the publication of this document.

The above information is from a Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 12/02/2026

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