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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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Carers Connect Dunfermline
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Carers Connect is coming to Dunfermline!
If you or someone you know is an unpaid carer, pop along and discover how to access vital services, meet key organisations, and learn more about the support available to you.
You can expect to meet and connect with other unpaid carers in your community and speak to expert organistions about everything from respite to benefits to home adaptations and everything in between!
Come along for the welcoming and friendly atmosphere and leave with lots of support to help you in your vital role as an unpaid carer.
This is a drop-in event - no need to book!
If you have any questions please e-mailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0800 389 6046.
Date: Tuesday 03 March 2026
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Venue: Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH
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Lunchtime Learning: Legally Compliant Marketing
Wednesday 04 March, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
This workshop will guide you through the key UK regulations that apply to charity marketing and show you how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Lunchtime Learning - How Fife Law Centre Can Help Your Clients
Thursday 12 March, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
Fife Law Centre is a charity providing free legal advice and representation for the people of Fife who need it most, including assistance with unmet legal need and access to justice and representation at formal hearings such as court appearances and tribunals.
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Mental Health Forum - March 2026
Thursday 05 March, 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 - March 2026
Thursday 12 March, 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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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.
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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.
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Get on Board! Recruiting Excellence: Building Stronger Bonds for Stronger Communities
Tuesday 03 March, 10.00am - 12.00pm, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
This workshop will support you with your volunteer recruitment of Trustee roles. It will help you to consider all aspects of onboarding and how to find the right fit for your organisation.
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Volunteer Management Training Course 4 - Fair and Equal Volunteering
Wednesday 04 March, 9.30am - 1.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This course will enable you and your organisation to feel more confident in understanding the difference between equality and diversity. This can enable your organisation to recruit volunteers who can potentially bring along a vast amount of varied skills and knowledge that may support the skillset that you already have and boost the services you provide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fife Young Carers: Career Event
Tuesday 03 March, 12.00 - 4.00pm, Glenrothes
Many employers will be in attendance offering various apprenticeships, job vacancies, and support into employment.
Everyone is welcome and you can drop in any time.
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Kinglassie Community Funding Fayre
Tuesday 03 March, 6.30 - 8.30pm, Kinglassie
Local volunteer groups and charitable organisations are invited to attend the Kinglassie Community Funding Fayre.
The event will bring together key funders, including governance support from FVA.
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Department for Work and Pensions Recruitment Event
Wednesday 04 March, 10.00am - 1.00pm, Dunfermline
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is hosting a recruitment event that's open to everyone.
They're expecting around 25 local and national employers to attend from across a variety of sectors.
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Fife Council: Let's Talk About Touch
Wednesday 04 March, 5.00 - 7.00pm, Touch
Come along and find out what's happening in the Touch area, as well as having a chance to ask questions. Support and guidance will also be available if you have concerns about the cost of living
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Friends of Craigtoun: Book Fun Day
Sunday 08 March, 12.00 - 3.00pm, St Andrews
Friends of Craigtoun are hosting an afternoon of free, book-related fun for budding young book lovers to celebrate World Book Day.
This mini event will take place in the Craigtoun cafe.
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Grand Opening of Methilhill Community Hub
Saturday 14 March, 12.00 - 3.00pm, Methilhill
Methilhill Community Children's Initiative (MCCI) have expanded and are opening a hub for the community. It'll be home to a community cafe, people's pantry, activity groups for children and young people, and social activities for adults in the evening.
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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.
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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.
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Opportunities and Support Groups
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Raith Rollers: Weekly Buggy Walks
Connect through company and conversation, as they invite all parents and their little ones to Stark’s Park for a weekly buggy walk.
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Jerwood Foundation
They welcome funding applications from organisations with a focus on making art available for public benefit.
Closing date: 18 March 2026
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