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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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We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide high quality support to the organisation.
The postholder will provide a range of administrative services as well as organising meetings, taking minutes, producing articles of the website, supporting staff, and adhering to the office checklist.
If you're willing to learn, work in a team, are organised, and have good communication skills, we'd love to hear from you!
Click here for the job description, person specification, employee benefits, and how to apply.
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National Youth Work Awards 2025
The 2025 National Youth Work Awards are open for nominations. This is your chance to recognise and celebrate the youth workers, projects and youth work organisations transforming young lives across Scotland.
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The King’s Award for Voluntary Service - Make a Nomination
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) celebrates the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK. Nominations close on 01 December.
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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 Health Promotion Service Workplace Team. 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 is 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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Scottish Autism - Ask Us Anything Q&A Session
Wednesday 04 December, 12.00-1.00, online
Staff from Scottish Autism's Advice Line will be there to answer your questions and to provide advice and signposting. You may have questions about diagnosis, education, accessing employment, or you may be a parent or professional looking for advice.
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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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Scottish Autism Fife One Stop Shop - Autistic Adults Peer Support Network
Tuesday 10 December, 7.00-8.30, online
The Autistic Peer Support Network is for autistic adults aged 18+ throughout Fife. The group is led by an autistic staff member and provides a relaxed and friendly space for peer support and general discussion and an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
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Scottish Autism - LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group Fife One Stop Shop
Wednesday 11 December, 1.00-2.30, Kirkcaldy
Along with The Hive LGBT+ Centre, Scottish Autism's Fife One Stop Shop will host a Peer Support Group, taking place at The Hive in Kirkcaldy on the second Wednesday of the month. This group is open to all autistic people who identify anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
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Rewilding Kinkell's Ceilidh for Nature
Thursday 12 December, 6.00-11.00, St Andrews
They will have delicious local sustainable food served from Wild Rover, locally produced cider (cash bar), nature stalls, ceilidh music from Haggis Chasers and dancing.
Speaking on the night will be Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, and Derek Gow, Farmer and Nature Conservationist.
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Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up in Kirkcaldy
Friday 13 December, 10.00-4.00, Kirkcaldy
NHS FIfe is hosting a Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up in Kirkcaldy. There's no requirement for an appointment, but please check your eligibility before attending.
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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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There are 60 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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See Me - Anti-Stigma Arts Fund
The Anti-Stigma Arts Fund supports arts projects in any medium that aim to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination.
Closing date: 09 January 2025
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The Fore Spring 2025 Funding Round
The Fore offer an unrestricted grant of up to £30,000 spread across 1-3 years alongside access to skills, networks, and training.
Closing date: 13 January 2025
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Trefoil - Organisational Grants
Trefoil supports the interests of children and young people with special needs, including physical disability, caring obligations, other disadvantage or learning, and psycho-social needs to foster their independence, confidence, and assertiveness.
Closing date: 03 February 2025
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The National Lottery Fairer Life Chances
This funding is for projects that support children, young people and families. Or that help people to be healthier and have better access to support.
Closing date: apply at any time
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The National Lottery Community Action
This funding is for communities in Scotland. By communities they mean people who share an identity, interest or experience. Or people living in the same place.
Closing date: apply at any time
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There are 5 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New vacancies on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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