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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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There are only 10 days left to make your nominations for this year's Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards!
Please complete the nomination form to the best of your ability and contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0800 389 6046 if you need assistance.
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FVA's Guide to Bank Accounts for Third Sector Organisations
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With some banks, including Bank of Scotland, recently introducing monthly charges for their basic bank accounts, we've put together a handy guide to help you with financial procedures.
Most organisations should operate a proper bank account, in the name of the organisation. Choosing an account and knowing how to operate an account is important. The guide provides guidance on banking options.
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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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Positive Steps to Increase Mental Wellbeing
Thursday 17 April, 12.00-1.00, online
Alison Ramsay and Amy Brown from the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership will help us understand definitions of mental health and wellbeing and the positive steps everyone can take to increase wellbeing.
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Child Poverty and Parental Employability Support
Tuesday 24 April, 12.00-1.00, online
Participants will explore the long-term impact of poverty in Fife, hear about the common challenges that parents and young people face in the transition to work, and learn about whole-family approaches.
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Fife Employability Forum
Wednesday 07 May, 9.00-12.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
The Fife Employability Forum is held quarterly and brings together staff and managers involved in employability services from all sectors - aiming to help organisations to work together to improve employment outcomes for people in Fife.
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Carers' Providers Forum - May
Tuesday 13 May, 2.00-4.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This forum will provide a platform for management-level carer providers from third and public sectors in Fife to share knowledge and insights, stay informed, access training and education opportunities, advocate for caregivers, and influence positive changes.
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PVG/Disclosure - Introductory Session
Tuesday 22 April, 9.30-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This course will explore the principles of background checking of all types for both staff and volunteers.
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Climate Know How
Tuesday 13 May, 9.30-4.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
This session is open to partners that are aware of the need to upskill the workforce to prepare for forthcoming changes in the employability landscape to meet the and manage response to the climate emergency.
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Other Training and Events
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Opportunities and Support Groups
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Money Advice Scotland's Financial Fitness Series
Money Advice Scotland is excited to announce the launch of their Financial Fitness Series, starting this month.
This 12-month series is designed to help you build and strengthen your financial knowledge and skills, step by step.
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Wednesday 16 April, 12.30-2.30, Glenrothes
There will be free outdoor games, Bookbug, circus skills, arts and crafts, face painting, and an Easter egg hunt.
Cafe Inc will also be providing free packed lunches.
There's no need to book - just drop by!
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Saturday 12 April, 10.00-3.00, Glenrothes
Visitors can enjoy the new facilities first-hand and kick off the Easter holidays in style, with a wide range of stalls and activities throughout the day.
Bring your own blanket and picnic, and soak up the atmosphere while exploring everything the park has to offer!
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Fife Council has confirmed Café Inc will be back during the Easter holidays providing healthy meals for young people across the Kingdom.
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Sunday 13 April, 11.00-1.00, Kirkcaldy
Join Greener Kirkcaldy for a walk around Dunnikier Park, explore the woods, and find all of the hidden Easter eggs!
The walks takes around two hours and is on paths and tracks so walking shoes/boots/trainers are recommended.
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Craigtoun Park Easter Fayre
With free entry, free parking and lots of free entertainment, the Craigtoun Easter Fayre is always a great family day out. There's a host of crafters and charities attending the event, located inside the party tents and gazebos around the event area.
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Sunday 20 April, 11.00-1.00, Kirkcaldy
They will launch the new fairy garden, which many local schools and nurseries have helped to create. There will also be an Easter egg hunt, games and prizes, arts and crafts, a tombola, and more.
Tickets are available from Dunnikier Golf Club.
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Scottish Refugee Council - Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme Information Session
There are multiple sessions:
Scottish Refugee Council is running free online sessions (in English and Ukrainian) to help people understand the UK's new Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme and how it may affect them.
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Heids & Herts Scotland - Creative Spaces Conference
Tuesday 22 April, 10.00-4.30, Cupar
Are you passionate about building vibrant, welcoming communities? Join Heids & Herts Scotland for a one-day gathering to connect, share ideas, and explore ways to inspire more people to get involved.
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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an approach to economic development that tries to use the power of ‘anchor organisations’ to grow and retain wealth within a local economy.
Closing date: 23 May 2025
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There are 50 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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The Hunter Foundation - Scotland's Changemakers
They welcome social entrepreneurs and charities on a programme of support that will help you to build your network and develop the tools to make even more of a difference for the things you care about.
Closing date: 18 April 2025
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There are 11 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New job opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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