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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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Lunchtime Learning - Power of Attorney
Thursday 18 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
We'll be joined by a variety of experts in power of attorney from the public and third sectors who can help attendees understand what power of attorney is, why it's important, support services that are available, and financial advice.
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Lunchtime Learning: Fife and The Forth Green Freeport
Tuesday 23 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
The Forth Green Freeport is an area of land linked to a port where normal tax and customs rules are varied to promote growth and trade. Tune in to this session to learn about what this means for the Forth Green Freeport, how it can help support Fife's employability vision, and how we can learn from each other's development strategies.
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Top Tips On Completing Funding Applications
Tuesday 16 June, 6.00 - 8.00pm, online
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.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member
Wednesday 24 June, 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.
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Third Sector Engagement Event (Core Grant Funded Services Review)
Monday 29 June, 1.30 - 3.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This event is aimed at third sector organisations currently supporting children, young people and families in Fife. It will be the third engagement event as part of the core granted funded services review process being undertaken by Children & Families Social Work.
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Mental Health Forum
Tuesday 16 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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Health and Social Care Forum
Thursday 18 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
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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Pars Foundation: Summer Family Fun Day
Saturday 13 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Dunfermline
Whether you’re already there at Soccer Sevens or just looking for something fun to do, come along and be part of what’s set to be an unforgettable day of fun, laughter and memories!
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LINK Befriending AGM
Wednesday 17 June, 4.00 - 5.00pm, Cupar
LINK are pleased to invite you to their AGM where you'll hear about the work of their projects from this past year.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra Dementia Friendly Concert
Thursday 18 June, Doors open 1.00pm, Glenrothes
This will be a relaxed afternoon performance featuring classical favourites and familiar tunes, introduced and performed by SCO musicians, along with tea and biscuits that can be enjoyed as part of the concert experience.
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How to Become An Impactful STEM Volunteer
Tuesday 23 June, 8.30 - 9.15am, online
Join STEM Ambassadors for this 45-minute introduction to the STEM Ambassadors Programme to find out how you can get involved in valuable STEM outreach with young people.
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Canine Partners' Virtual Open Day
Saturday 27 June, 10.00 - 11.30am, online
If you're curious about life-changing assistance dogs, interested in volunteering, or exploring ways to support an organisation, join Canine Partners for their virtual open day!
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The Muirhead Project AGM
Wednesday 01 July, 5.30 - 7.00pm, Glenrothes
Join Muirhead Outreach Project for their AGM.
Discover what they got up to in 2025 and what their plans are for the future.
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Fife Peer Gathering
Wednesday 01 July, 12.30 - 3.30pm, Cowdenbeath
Are you, or someone you care for, living with a long-term health condition?
Come along to the Maxwell Centre to meet groups and clubs in Fife supporting members living with chest, heart, stroke, or long Covid-related conditions and chat to others who know exactly how you’re feeling
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Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival 2026
Saturday 04 July, 11.00am - 6.00pm, Dunfermline
The Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival is a celebration of culture, music and food - come along and experience a fun day full of fun activities and delicious food!
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Craigtoun Country Fayre (weekend event)
Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 July, 10.30am - 5.00pm, St Andrews
With free entry, free parking and free entertainment, it's a great budget-friendly way to start the holidays. They will also have a wide variety of craft stalls to suit any budge plus charities, displays and all their regular seasonal paid attractions.
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Opportunities and Support Groups
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Cruse Scotland: Vicarious Trauma Online Training
Cruse Scotland’s Vicarious Trauma training offers a supportive, reflective space to understand what vicarious trauma is, recognise its signs, and learn practical, preventative strategies to protect yourself and your team.
There is training for individuals and for groups, tailored to your workplace.
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SP Energy Networks’ Mossmorran Substation Consultation Events
Tuesday 23 June, 2.00 - 7.00pm, Auchtertool
Wednesday 24 June, 11.00am - 4.00pm, Crossgates
SP Energy Networks is seeking feedback from local communities on the updated proposals to extend Mossmorran substation, and comments received during this consultation will help shape the final design for the substation layout, access, drainage and landscaping.
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The Magdalen Hospital Trust
The Trust provide funding for projects working with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation.
Closing date: 30 June 2026
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