This Week in Fife's Third Sector

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New Stallholders Announced

We’re delighted to welcome two new stallholders to this year’s Funders’ Fayre:

  • Fife Council Community Wealth Building
  • NHS Fife Health Promotion Service

With less than five weeks to go, Funders’ Fayre is shaping up to be a great opportunity to connect face-to-face with funders and support agencies, take part in expert workshops and network with organisations from across Fife.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This Week in Fife's Third Sector

  • New stallholders added to Funders' Fayre 2026
  • Kingdom Community Bank opens new Cupar branch
  • New training programmes launched
  • Training and forums
  • Funding
  • Community events for autumn

New Community Bank for Cupar

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Kingdom Community Bank Officially Open New Cupar Branch

Officially opened by Provost Jim Leishman on Tuesday 8 September, the new branch is testament to their commitment to provide accessible, face-to-face financial services across Fife.

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Top Stories

Fife Violence Against Women Partnership's Training Programme Launched for October 2026-March 2027

There are 23 courses available to all staff in Fife, ranging from domestic abuse awareness to human trafficking, to forced marriage. 

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Wave After Wave Suicide Bereavement Training

The workshop is to ensure that all staff, peer supporters, and volunteers coming into contact with people bereaved by suicide have an understanding of the complex nature and impact of a suicide bereavement.

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Interim Report on Young People, Economic Inactivity and Mental Health

The report draws on analysis of data and evidence, and insights gained through conversations and workshops with over 50 organisations.

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Train to Be a Numeracy Champion to Support Others

Anyone can train to be a Numeracy Champion – you just need to already have a group of adults in place to support.

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NHS 24 Supporting Student Health and Wellbeing

The student health resource on the health information site NHS inform is free and easy to access in one quick click.

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Have Your Say

Walk-In Service at Randolph Wemyss Hospital Buckhaven

Fife Health & Social Care Partnership want to understand how the service can be delivered in a way that is accessible, inclusive, and equitable for everyone.  

Take part

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New Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Standards

If you have an interest in domestic abuse, suicide prevention, bereavement, safeguarding, or the review process, you are encouraged to take part and share your views. 

Take part

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Funding

Fife Health Charity Community Grants

The programme has been developed to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Fife. 

Apply now

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The Linnean Society - Our Local Nature Grant Scheme

They aim to empower young people across the UK to take the lead on projects that involve their local nature and natural spaces.

Apply now

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Henry Smith Foundation - Maternity Equity Fund

The Maternity Equity Fund will support organisations delivering preventative maternity support during pregnancy and birth.

Apply now

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Royal Society of Edinburgh - 'Healthy Planet, Healthy People': Catalyst Awards

They will fund research projects that promote the health of individuals through fostering healthy environments and communities, and enabling access to healthy foods.

Apply now

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The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund

They fund UK projects focused on young women and girls who already have a history of offending or who are at high risk of registering a first offence. 

Apply now

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Laughology Happiness Fund

They’re particularly interested in projects supporting mental health, wellbeing, inclusion or skills development.

Apply now

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Museums Galleries Scotland - Small Grants Fund

The Small Grant Fund supports museums to develop their work and deliver against the priority areas of Scotland’s museums and galleries strategy. 

Apply now

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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust - Love Your Network Grant Fund

They provide equipment for small community-led projects that support litter picking and maintenance activities on traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network in Scotland.

Apply now

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Training and Forums

Tuesday 15 September

12-1pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Getting Started on Energy Efficiency for Your Charity

Thursday 17 September

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Health and Social Care Forum

 

Tuesday 22 September

12-1pm

Online

Book

 

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - See Work Differently and Supporting People with Sight Loss Into and At Work

 

Tuesday 22 September

6-8.30pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Trustee Forum Launch: A Forum Shaped by Trustees, for Trustees

 

Wednesday 23 September

12.30-2.30pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Fife Employability Community of Practice

 

Monday 28 September

10-11.30am

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Children & Families Social Work Commissioning - Information Event

 

Tuesday 29 September

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Volunteer Management Training Course 4 - Fair and Equal Volunteering

 

Wednesday 30 September

9am-4.30pm

Glenrothes

Book

Climate Know How

Climate Action Fife

 

Thursday 1 October

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Book

 

Hosted by FVA

Carers' Providers Forum

 

Tuesday 6 October

4-5.30pm

Lochore

Book

Connecting for Better Outcomes: Fife Communities of Practice

Children in Fife

 

Tuesday 6 October

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

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

 

Tuesday 6 October

12-1pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - How the Forth Green Freeport Supports Fair Work and Skills

 

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 - Introductory Session

 

Thursday 8 October

1-3pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Fife Befriending Forum

 

Wednesday 14 October

9.30am-5pm

Kirkcaldy

Book

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Substances Support Scotland

 

Wednesday 14 October

10am-4pm

Kirkcaldy

Book

Hosted by FVA

Fife Funders' Fayre 2026

 

Thursday 15 October

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

Health and Social Care Forum

 

Thursday 22 October

12-1pm

Online

Book

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - Fuel Poverty

 

Tuesday 27 October

9.30am-1pm

Glenrothes

Book

Hosted by FVA

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

 

Events

Open Access Vaccination Pre-School Flu

Get your child fully vaccinated and help protect against Flu. No appointment necessary.

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Hidden Histories by Leven Riverside Project

Hidden Histories brings together creative work inspired by the rich history of the River Leven and the communities that have shaped the area over generations.

18 and 19 September, Leven

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Coast: Tidal Tales and Treasures

Discover tales and treasures from around Fife’s shoreline in OnFife's latest family-friendly exhibition.

10 October 2026-10 April 2027, Kirkcaldy

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Halloween Fun Day for ASN Families & Carers

Fife Carers Centre is running a Halloween Fun Day for parents, carers and children with additional support needs.

23 October, Dunfermline

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Jobs

Thrive Early Family Advisers - Citizens Advice and Rights Fife

2x roles available

Apply now

Project Workers - Rock Trust

2x roles available

Apply now

Support and Care Manager - Kingdom Support & Care

Apply now

Planned Investment Support Officer - Kingdom Housing Association

36 hours per week, £33,838 - £37,260 per annum pro rata

Apply now

Carers Education Development Worker - Fife Carers Centre

28 hours per week, £26,691.34 per annum pro rata

Apply now

Children's Service Coordinator - The Cottage Family Centre

35 hours per week, £29,302 per annum

Apply now

2x Children's Wellbeing and Development Workers - The Cottage Family Centre

16 hours per week, £27,482 per annum FTE

Apply now

Support Worker Vacancies - Crossroads Fife

£13.45 per hour

Apply now

Support Worker - Kingdom Support & Care

39 hours per week, £27,283 - £27,965 per annum

Apply now

Business Services Assistant - Kingdom Housing Association

36 hours per week, £26,602 - £29,314 per annum

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 11/09/2026