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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
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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Telecare Scam Calls Awareness
Trading Standards Scotland have reported a number of telecare scam calls to those who use a telecare community alarm.
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Winter Preparedness Toolkit
The Scottish Government have prepared advice and guidance to make sure the people of Scotland have the help and support they need.
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Dads' Survey Results 2024
Over 400 dads from across Scotland have shared their experiences in the latest annual survey, covering home life, work, relationships, and mental health.
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Running 25 November-10 December, the campaign enables individuals, communities and organisations to come together to take a stand against violence against women.
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Fife Medical Equipment Amnesty
Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Fife, and Fife Council have launched a campaign to encourage people to return their walking aids and equipment so they can be refurbished and used again.
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Men and Suicide report by The Samaritans
Samaritans had identified that men from disadvantaged backgrounds, in their 30s, 40s, and 50s were at highest risk of dying by suicide. These men are often not engaged in services.
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FVA Training and Learning
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Our forums provide an impartial and safe platform for services in Fife to discuss important topics, learn about key updates and network with peers. To take part, just sign up to attend!
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Carers' Providers Forum
Tuesday 03 December, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
If you're a manager for a carers' providers organisation, come along to discuss the latest news and issues facing the sector and how we can support unpaid carers across Fife.
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Mental Health Forum December
Thursday 05 December, 2.00-4.00, 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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Third Sector Employability Conversation
Tuesday 10 December, 10.00-12.00, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
FVA’s Third Sector Employability Conversations (TSEC) are a space for third sector partners to share their experiences, make connections and share their vision for Fife's employability landscape.
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Health and Social Care Forum December
Thursday 12 December, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Our forum in December will be host to a special Mental Health Awareness at Work training session from Healthy Working Lives. This course would suit managers/supervisors who are interested in exploring mental health and wellbeing and finding out how both can be supported at work.
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Fife Befriending Forum December
Thursday 19 December, 10.00-12.00, Hybrid - online and Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is open to all new and existing services delivering befriending provision within Fife. The Befriending Forum is an opportunity for members to share learning, develop positive working relationships, and gain support. At this Hybrid event, we will take some time to network and to get to know our Befriending colleagues across Fife.
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OSCR Webinar to learn more about upcoming changes to charity law
The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 is introducing some important changes to charity law in Scotland. Some of these changes have already taken effect, with others to be introduced on a phased basis in 2025.
To help charities to prepare for these changes, and understand how they may affect your charity, OSCR are hosting a number of online sessions in partnership with the Fife Voluntary Action, the local TSI for Fife.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member
Thursday 05 December, 1.00-4.30, Dunfermline
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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Peer Support Network Co-reflection
Tuesday 10 December, 11.00-12.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
The Fife Peer Support Network hosts a bi-monthly (one every two month) co-reflection groups for people practising peer support in Fife, whether formally or informally, in paid or voluntary roles, or with groups or individuals.
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Other Training and Events
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Other Education and Volunteering Opportunities
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Free Sleep Advisor Training
Do you work with children, young people, and families who report sleep difficulties impacting on their life? If so, Sleep Action have a free training opportunity to become a sleep advisor.
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Venture Trust - Forward for Families
This employability programme is specifically designed for individuals with children in Fife who are facing barriers to employment or to better employment.
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Link Academy - Step on Programme
Link Academy is now accepting referrals for new cohorts for the Step On programme, running over three areas in Fife - Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Markinch. Delivery will start in January 2025.
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Dunfermline churches winter cafes
Dunfermline churches are providing a great range of warm, welcoming cafes over the winter period. Many of them are free/donations welcomed, and some offer a low-cost menu.
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North East Fife ADHD Adult Support Group
The group is open to anyone aged 18+ who has, or think they have, ADHD at any stage of their journey. There will be refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere for people to learn more about ADHD, meet new people, and share valuable lived experience.
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Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up in Kelty
Thursday 28 November, 10.00-4.00, Kelt
NHS FIfe is hosting a Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up. There's no requirement for an appointment but please check your eligibility before attending.
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Reclaim the Night: Let's Walk 2024
Thursday 28 November, 4.30-5.30, Kirkcaldy
Reclaim the Night: Let's Walk is an opportunity for people to come together to be seen and to raise their voices about women's rights, gender inequality, and violence against women.
Following the march there will be an in-person event to discuss gender inequality and violence against women - Reclaim the Night: Let's Talk 2024
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Moments in Time - A dementia-friendly reminiscence session
Thursday 28 November, 2.00-3.00, St Andrews
OnFife is hosting a dementia-friendly Moments in Time session at St Andrews Museum. This group is a great opportunity for those living with dementia to share their experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
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Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up in Methil
Friday 29 November, 10.00-4.00, Methil
NHS FIfe is hosting a Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up. There's no requirement for an appointment but please check your eligibility before attending.
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Education Event on Placing Requests
Friday 29 November, 10.00-12.00, Dunfermline
Iain Nisbet, Consultant Solicitor, will be presenting on the Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Act and Placing Requests. The event is aimed at parents and carers in Fife.
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Fife BAME Hub Launch
Saturday 30 November, 1.00-4.00, Dunfermline
Get ready for an exciting afternoon filled with culture, community, and celebration at the launch of the Fife BAME Hub — an initiative under the charity Adelphe dedicated to connecting communities, celebrating diversity, and empowering voices.
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Neurodiversity Natter
Monday 02 December, 1.30-3.30, Kirkcaldy
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and chat about neurodiversity while getting to know others who share a passion for this important topic.
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Mend and Sparkle Christmas Repair Cafe
Friday 06 December, 4.00-7.00, Glenrothes
Come along to Mend and Sparkle, run by Fife Climate Hub, to find out what a repair cafe is and get introduced to a repair community group who will share their experience and inspiration.
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YMCA Glenrothes Christmas Fayre
Saturday 07 December, 11.00-3.00, Glenrothes
YMCA Glenrothes is holding a Christmas Fayre where there will be lots of stalls, including hot chocolate, tombola, Christmas wreaths, and much more. Bring the kids along to visit Santa!
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Winter Equalities Fair 2024
Tuesday 10 December, 2.00-6.00, Glenrothes
The Winter Equalities Fair is a great opportunity to connect with services and community groups from across Fife that provide vital support to individuals and communities throughout the festive season.
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Carers' Providers Survey
This survey serves as a bridge between the Carers' Providers Forum and the Carers' Forum, highlighting our commitment to communication and collaboration in supporting local carers.
Closing date: 01 December 2024
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SCVO energy bulk-buy survey
SCVO are aware many organisations want to go greener and are looking for support for a more affordable energy supply. To help them scope a potential bulk purchase scheme for renewable energy, they are seeking more detail about your organisation's energy needs and priorities.
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There are 59 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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Co-op Foundation - Young Gamechangers Fund
They are looking for young activists, campaigners, disrupters, co-operators, and social entrepreneurs to lead youth-led social action across the UK.
Closing date: 06 December 2024
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Ofcom - Community Radio Fund
The fund awards grants to help fund the core costs of running community radio stations.
Closing date: 08 December 2024
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The Big Give - Arts for Impact Fund
This is a seven day online match funding campaign supporting arts and culture charities working to achieve societal impact across the UK.
Closing date: 18 December 2024
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Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding
Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises, and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.
Closing date: apply any time
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Firstport - Social Entrepreneurs - Step Up
The fund is specifically aimed at social enterprises that want to repeat or scale ideas that have previously delivered revenue growth for their business.
Closing date: apply any time
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There are 8 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New vacancies on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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