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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
With summer just around the corner, this bulletin includes all training and events that are scheduled to take place right up until the Fife school holidays on Friday 04 July. There are lots of opportunities to learn, get involved across the third sector, and funding to apply for.
We'd also love to know what your organisation has planned for the summer holidays! From nature walks, beach cleans, children's groups, lunch provisions, to festivals and everything in between, we want to hear about it and we'll include it on our website and in a future bulletin.
Please send us any of your own news, event details, vacancies and more and we'll post them on our website for the thousands of weekly visitors to see.
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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Park Golf and Lunch Event for Unpaid Carers
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To celebrate Carers Week (09 - 16 June), FVA's Respitality team hosted a free park golf and lunch event for unpaid carers.
The day included a fun and relaxing session of park golf at Dunnikier Park Community Golf's beautiful green in Kirkcaldy. Attendees were welcomed and enjoyed tea and coffee before enjoying a round of park golf in beautiful sunshine. After the session, everyone enjoyed a free buffet lunch and activities in the clubhouse.
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Annual Unpaid Carers' Experience Survey 2025
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Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (FHSCP) have launched this year's Annual Unpaid Carers' Experience Survey.
Feedback from the survey will help to inform and shape FHSCP's improvement plans and decisions about what support they are able to offer to unpaid carers.
As an unpaid carer living or supporting someone in Fife, this is your chance to share your thoughts, experiences, and let them know how you are supported to carry out this important role.
Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025
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Creating Hope: A New Suicide Prevention Podcast
Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland have launched Creating Hope, a podcast exploring a range of issues that people in suicide prevention may find helpful.
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Day of Movement 2025
The day (18 June) aims to bring people together to champion the vital role that all forms of physical activity plays in supporting the health and wellbeing of people living with long-term health conditions.
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FVA Training and Learning
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FVA lunchtime learning sessions are aimed at raising the skills and capacities of local service providers interested in improving or enhancing their provision in Fife.
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Benefits available from Social Security Scotland
Tuesday 17 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
At this session Claire Lister, Partnership and Events Manager for Social Security Scotland, will introduce us to the wide range of benefits now available and will guide us through Social Security Scotland’s plans for the future.
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Fife Befriending Forum - June
Thursday 26 June, 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.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member
Friday 20 June, 10.00am - 1.00pm, Cosmos Centre St Andrews
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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PVG/Disclosure Training
Monday 23 June, 1.00 - 4.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This course will explore the principles of background checking of all types for both staff and volunteers. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) underwent significant changes in April 2025 and this course will provide an updated overview of PVG and Disclosure regulations for 2025.
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Step into Volunteering Training - Session 1
Tuesday 24 June, 3.00 - 5.00pm, Community Support Hub Dunfermline
The training is delivered over two sessions and is for anyone wishing to find out more about volunteering and to support you to take your first steps into a volunteering role.
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Climate Know How
Thursday 26 June, 9.00am - 4.30pm, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
Climate Know How training is delivered as part of the Climate Action Fife project which brings together individuals, communities, local government, and businesses to tackle the climate emergency and make Fife a greener and fairer place to live.
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Step into Volunteering Training - Session 2
Monday 30 June, 3.00 - 5.00pm, Community Support Hub Dunfermline
We will help you prepare for starting your journey as a volunteer, including what to expect, the benefits of volunteering and deciding on how much time you wish to commit.
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Top Tips on Completing Funding Applications
Tuesday 01 July, 2.00 - 3.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This session will cover the need for funds, what your constitution says, planning your project, and why some applications fail.
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Other Training and Events
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Opportunities and Support Groups
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Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club: Back
on Track Programme for Young People
Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club have announced they are providing another fully funded, 12-week programme for young adults in Fife.
'Back on Track' is a weekly programme for 16-25 year-olds, focused on mental health and wellbeing.
The programme runs from every Thursday from 26 June 2025 until 11 September 2025.
There are places for 12 candidates who will have to travel to Cardenden Motocross Track for this programme.
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Cosy Kingdom Training for Frontline Staff and Volunteers
Cosy Kingdom run training sessions for frontline staff and volunteers to support people in Fife to stay warm and manage their energy bills.
The course lasts for around 2.5 hours, face-to-face, to a class size of 5-15 attendees.
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Befriending Networks: How To Have Your First Conversation
Whether a first conversation with a befriending match is in person or through distance methods such as a telephone call, Befriending Networks want to ensure that befrienders feel confident to engage. This guide is designed to support befrienders and help a befriending match begin with positivity.
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Kirkcaldy YMCA AGM
Wednesday 18 June, 6.00 - 7.00pm, Kirkcaldy
This year's AGM will include a review of their activities and achievements from the past year.
The meeting will also see the launch of Kirkcaldy YMCA's new Strategic Plan for 2025-2028, outlining their vision and aims for the next three years.
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People First Scotland: Summer Event
Thursday 19 June, 10.00am - 3.000pm, Kirkcaldy
The event is a great opportunity to meet new people, chat about important issues in your life, be heard, and enjoy a free lunch.
People First Scotland work for the human rights of people who have a learning disability or intellectual impairment.
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Scottish Refugee Council: Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) Information Sessions
Scottish Refugee Council has released more dates for our free online sessions (in English & Ukrainian) to help people understand the UK’s new Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme and how it may affect them.
Sessions are available on:
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Growing Together: Networking event at MCCI
Saturday 21 June, 11.00am - 1.00pm, Methil
Join Fife Climate Hub and partners for their first networking event since the Gathering!
This event will be hosted by Methilhill Community Children’s Initiative (MCCI) and will be an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and groups working towards sustainable, community-driven change.
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Fife VegFest
Sunday 22 June, 11.00am - 5.00pm, Kirkcaldy
Fife VegFest is back for another celebration of all things vegan and vegetarian in Fife.
There will be stalls from around Fife offering vegan food, drinks, and treats as well as a creative space to craft, play, chat, and more.
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Scottish Refugee Council: Housing Information Sessions
In response to the growing housing crisis, Scottish Refugee Council is holding free information sessions for people who are struggling to find settled accommodation after getting refugee status in Scotland.
Sessions are available on:
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Climate Cafe St Andrews
Thursday 26 June, 6.00 - 7.00pm, St Andrews
Transition St Andrews, Environment Subcommittee, and We Are Zest Café are excited to invite you to their Climate Café, a welcoming space where you can connect with others in the community, discuss the climate crisis, and explore practical actions we can take in our daily lives.
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FVAWP: Honour-Based Abuse Online Information Session
Tuesday 01 July, 10.00am - 1.00pm, online
Fife Violence Against Women Partnership (FVAWP) invite you to join them for an information session that's free and open to everyone - staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
This session will raise awareness and understanding of honour-based abuse, including domestic abuse, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation, and they'll emphasise the local support available in Fife.
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Fife Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival 2025
Saturday 05 July, 11.00am - 6.00pm, Dunfermline
Experience the vibrant spirit of Africa and the Caribbean at Fife’s first-ever Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival!
The event is a free, family-friendly celebration of culture, food, music, art, and community – with drinks flowing and good vibes guaranteed!
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There are 73 funding opportunities on our website at the moment.
New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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Jaguar Land Rover: Defender Awards
The Defender Awards is a new programme designed to further extend Defender's support of humanitarian and conservation organisations around the world.
Closing date: 16 June 2025
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Future Woodlands Scotland: Research and Innovation Grants
These Research and Innovation grants support environmental organisations, academic institutions, individuals, and policymakers in advancing research and innovative ideas about Scotland’s native woodlands.
Closing date: 13 August 2025
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Material Focus: Circular Electricals Fund
The Electricals Recycling Fund aims to support industry bodies, start-ups, non-profits, companies, and research institutions exploring new, innovative or significantly improved initiatives that apply and develop circular economy principles, reducing environmental impact and enhancing resource efficiency.
Closing date: 14 August 2025
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SURF Awards
The SURF Awards provide an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building, and develop a national profile.
Closing date: 01 September 2025
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RS Macdonald Charitable Trust: Main Grants
The trust supports Scottish charities under the following funding themes: tackling child abuse and neglect, visual impairment, neurological conditions, and animal welfare.
Closing date: 03 September 2025
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Idlewild Trust
Idlewild Trust is an independent grant-making trust that runs two grants programmes supporting specific areas within conservation and the arts.
Closing date: 05 September 2025
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AMOS Christian Trust
The AMOS Christian Trust support projects by offering grants to organisations/groups for the advancement of the Christian religion and the spreading of the gospel.
Closing date: apply at any time
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The John Ellerman Foundation
The Foundation aims to advance the wellbeing of people, society, and the natural world by focusing on the arts, environment, and social action.
Closing date: apply at any time
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Volunteering Matters Action Earth 2025 Grants
Grants support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to run practical environmental activities that improve biodiversity in Scotland’s green spaces in built-up areas and centres of population.
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There are 12 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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