Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 02/10/2026

This Week in Fife's Third Sector

 
 
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Funders’ Fayre: important booking dates

Delegate bookings close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 7 October. Workshop bookings then close at 11.59pm on Sunday 11 October.

Workshops are expected to sell out, so please book in advance to secure your place. If you haven’t pre-booked, you can still turn up on the day, but registration may take a little longer while we take your details. You may also be unable to attend workshops unless there is space available on the day.

Funders’ Fayre runs from 10am–4pm on Wednesday 14 October, and you can arrive at any point during the day. We encourage delegates to stagger their arrival times rather than all arriving for 10am, helping us avoid queues at the entrance.

 
 

Footcare Fife

 

Meet Kim: Helping Bring Footcare Fife Closer to Home

For Kim, volunteering is about much more than providing footcare. It is about helping people feel comfortable, confident and able to continue doing the things that matter to them.

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News

 
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Understanding Grief Through a Neurodivergent Lens

Cruse Scotland’s Grief and Neurodiversity training session explores these differences, drawing on the experiences and insights of neurodivergent people themselves. 

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World Menopause Awareness Month: Support for Your Workplace

This year's theme for action is 'Chronic Pain at Midlife' and you can download toolkits to support your workplace event planning and activities.

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New Six-week Employability Programme Offers Flexible Support in North East Fife

The programme is for people who need time, trust and individual support before moving into mainstream employability services. 

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K107FM Celebrates Seventh Consecutive Community Radio Awards Nomination

The volunteer-led station has been shortlisted in the Celebrating & Championing Community Radio of the Year category for its ambitious "Every Day is Local Radio Day" project.

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FVA Training and Forums

 

Tuesday 6 October

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Volunteer Management Training Course 5 - Managing Risk in Your Volunteer Programme

 

Wednesday 7 October

6-9pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member

 

Thursday 8 October

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

PVG/Disclosure - Are You Sure You're Getting It Right?

 

Thursday 8 October

1-3pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Fife Befriending Forum

 

Wednesday 14 October

10am-4pm

Kirkcaldy

Book

Hosted by FVA

Fife Funders' Fayre 2026

 

Thursday 22 October

12-1pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Fuel Poverty

 

Thursday 22 October

1-2.30pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Consultation on Draft Standards for Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews

Friday 30 October

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Peer Mental Health Network: Reconnecting

Tuesday 27 October

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Volunteer Management Training Course 6 - Avoiding Legal Issues in Volunteer Management

 

Tuesday 17 November

12-1pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Getting Started on Energy Efficiency for Your Charity

 

Funding

 

McCarthy Stone Foundation - Festive Connections

The Festive Connections programme is all about helping people aged 65 and over feel connected, included and part of their community during the festive period.

Apply now

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Edinburgh Airport Community Fund

The Community Fund was established to ensure local communities benefit from Edinburgh Airport activities.

Apply now

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Cycling UK - Cycle Access Fund

The Cycle Access Fund supports those least likely to have access to a bike by providing capital grants to organisations.

Apply now

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Family Focus Programme

They want to fund projects that support armed forces families facing major challenges or changes in their lives. 

Apply now

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Global’s Make Some Noise

Global’s Make Some Noise funds life changing projects delivered by small charities, making a real difference in communities across the UK. 

Apply now

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Taylor Wimpey - Charity and Local Support

Taylor Wimpey is committed to supporting charities and local community groups in the areas in which it operates. 

Apply now

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The University of Edinburgh Community Grants

The grant scheme helps the development of projects, community activities and sustainable local action.

Apply now

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The Elephant Trust

The fund is committed to helping artists and art institutions/galleries that depart from the routine and signal new, distinct and imaginative sets of possibilities.

Apply now

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Together for Service Families

They will award grants to reduce the impact of service-related separation and relocation for families of serving personnel and reservists. 

Apply now

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External Training

 

Friday 9 October

9.30am-1pm

Online

Book

Professional Curiosity and Disguised Compliance Webinar

Fife Council

Wednesday 21 October

9.30am-12.30pm

Cupar

Book

Understanding & Responding to Children & Young People at Risk of Suicide

Fife Health & Social Care Partnership

Thursday 22 October

11am-12pm

Online

Book

Get Online Week: An Introduction to Digital Inclusion for the Voluntary Sector

SCVO

Tuesday 27 October

1-2pm

Online

Book

Shaping Scotland's New Volunteer Development Network

Volunteer Scotland

Thursday 29 October

9.30am-12.30pm

Online

Book

An Intro to Financial Wellbeing: Training for Third Sector Practitioners

Money Advice Scotland

Wednesday 4 November

11am-12.15pm

Online

Book

Diagnostic and Improvement Framework for Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health Services

See Me

Thursday 5 November

10-11am

Online

Book

Celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day

International Volunteer Managers Day

Monday 9 November

5.30-6.45pm

Online

Book

Becoming a Young Trustee: What You Need to Know

Young Trustees Movement

Monday 9 November

6-9pm

Online

Book

The Joy of Trusteeship

Eastside People

Tuesday 10 November

3.45-5.15pm

Online

Book

Young People and Substance Use

Barnardo's Fife

Friday 13 November

9.30am-12.30pm

Kirkcaldy

Book

Understanding Young People's Substance Use

Clued Up Project

Wednesday 18 November

11am-1pm

Online

Book

Heritage Debate 2026

The Heritage Alliance

Thursday 26 November

9.30am-4.25pm

Online or Stirling

Book

Sharing Our Stengths

Scotland's Community Heritage Conversations

 

Events

 

Carers' Afternoon Tea

Do you care for an older person in the Glenrothes area? Join Later Life Choices for afternoon tea in a friendly and supportive environment.

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Fit & Fired Up: Perimenopause & Menopause Day in Edinburgh

Whether you are just beginning to wonder if you might be in perimenopause, already navigating menopause, or finding your feet on the other side, there is a place for you in the room.

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Have Your Say

 

Scotland's New Volunteer Development Network

They want to make sure this new network responds to the needs of the broad range of people who support volunteering across Scotland and is shaped by its future members.

Take part

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Tentsmuir Cycle Link Consultation

They are looking for views on a proposed new cycle path between Leuchars and Tayport. 

Take part

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Online Survey: Health Screening for People with Learning Disabilities

They want to learn about people's experiences of screening, what works well, what challenges they face, and what changes could help improve access and participation.

Take part

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Community Spotlight

 
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Fife Housing Group Donates Thousands to Local Charities

12 community organisations across Fife have received a share of £20,000 in grant funding from Fife Housing Group, helping local projects make a difference in their communities.

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Jobs

 

Seasonal Connectivity Tree Officer - Fife Coast and Countryside Trust

36 hours per week, £31,761.26 - £34,914.86 per annum

Apply now

Assistant Project Worker - LinkLiving

15 hours per week, £26,228 - £27,104 per annum pro rata

Apply now

Children's Support and Development Coordinator - The Cottage Family Centre

35 hours per week, £29,302 per annum

Apply now

Project Worker - Rock Trust

18 hours per week, £27,107 - £30,257 per annum pro rata

Apply now

Plumber (Multi-skilled) - Kingdom Housing Association

38 hours per week, £36,035 - £42,669 per annum pro rata

Apply now

 

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The above information is from a Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 02/10/2026