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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 21/08/2026

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This Week in Fife's Third Sector

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FVA Recognised as Carer Positive Employer

We've been awarded Carer Positive Engaged accreditation by Carers UK, recognising our commitment to supporting employees who balance work with unpaid caring responsibilities.

The accreditation panel highlighted FVA's flexible and responsive appraoch, as well as the practical support available to staff.

We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Positive employer and will continue building on our support for colleagues who are balancing work with unpaid caring responsibilities.

This Week in Fife's Third Sector

FVA recognised as a Carer Positive employer
Celebrate Scotland’s employability services on 10 September
Energy scams affecting communities across Scotland
Funding opportunities
Job vacancies

Celebrating Scotland's Employability Services

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Scottish Employability Day – 10 September

The first Scottish Employability Day will be on 10 September, celebrating the work of Scotland’s employability services and spreading the word across the nation about good practice in supporting jobseekers to thrive and find sustainable work.

Top Stories

Royal Bank of Scotland Social & Community Capital’s 2025 Impact Report

The report reflects on the role patient, flexible finance plays in enabling purpose-led organisations to grow and thrive.

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The Big Scottish Scam Survey Results 2026

Energy scams were most commonly experienced across Scotland in 2026.

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Workers Education Association: Introduction to the Digital Office

People looking for work, returning to employment, or hoping to improve confidence with technology can try out this course.

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Funding

Sportscotland Sport Facilities Fund

They want to support projects that provide more opportunities for people to get involved in and participate in sport and physical activity.

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The Fuze Foundation Making a Difference Grant 2026

The grant is open to projects that reflect the Foundation’s Humanist values of compassion, dignity, equality, education and community support.

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The Gardens Trust Community Grant

The Gardens Trust offers a grant scheme for volunteer projects supporting historic designed landscapes.

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Mackie’s Charity Grant

Mackie's are inviting charities and community groups to apply for a share of a £40,000 fund.

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Community Energy Growth Fund from Local Energy Scotland

Eligible Scottish community organisations can access support to develop, build, and own renewable energy generation projects.

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Shared Care Scotland's Better Breaks for Third Sector Organisations

Better Breaks funds a wide range of short breaks projects and activities.

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Training and Forums

Thursday 27 August

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Volunteer Managers' Forum

Thursday 3 September

10am-12pm

Kirkcaldy

Hosted by FVA

Voluntary Sector Children's Services Forum

Tuesday 8 September

12-1pm

Online

Hosted by FVA

Lunchtime Learning - JobCentre Support for Customers with Complex Needs

Tuesday 8 September

10am-12pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Mental Health Forum

Tuesday 8 September

2-4pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Carers' Providers Forum

Wednesday 9 September

9am-12.30pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Fife Employability Forum

Tuesday 22 September

12-1pm

Online

Hosted by FVA

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

Friday 25 September

9.30am - 4.00pm

Online

Introduction to Restorative Practice

Scottish Community Mediation Centre

Monday 28 September

12.30-5pm

Glenrothes

Hosted by FVA

Neurodiversity Awareness for Employability Workers

Monday 5 October

1.00 - 4.00pm

Online

Volunteering - A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach

Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE)

Events

Women's Football Festival with Free Rail Travel

This free event will include food, music, activities, football - and free rail travel from Fife.

17 September, Edinburgh

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Consultations

Digital Violence Against Young Women and Girls in Scotland

Young women, trans women and non-binary people aged 16–30 who live in Scotland can share their experiences and views as part of a new national research project.

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Have Your Say About Cancer Care and Support

Whether your experience has been positive, challenging, or somewhere in between, they'd love to hear from you.

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Corporate Skilled Volunteering Survey

Tech for Good Alliance want to understand what barriers and enablers there are for corporate skilled volunteering.

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Jobs

Local Area Coordinator - Fife Forum

35 hours per week, £27,580 per annum

Support Worker - ENeRGI

Project Coordinator - The Cellardyke Trust

£40,000 per annum

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The above information is from a Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 21/08/2026