20 January 2025
by Robert Armour
Enables groups to get sound advice
Mobile, in-person assistance is now available for community groups across Fife, thanks to Fife Voluntary Action’s (FVA) new Mobile Community Support Hub.
The hub is based out of a specially equipped van that will visit locations across Fife every Tuesday and Wednesday. Members of FVA’s Capacity Building team will be on hand to discuss topics like governance, policy, funding, business planning, crisis support, and much more.
Anyone who runs a local community organisation can drop by when the van is in their area. It’s also open to anyone thinking of setting up a new group.
Supported by Fife Rural Development Fund, FVA can help organisations deliver services, particularly those in rural areas such as North East Fife and South West Fife.
Kenny Murphy, chief executive of FVA, said “FVA is committed to supporting the third sector to ensure it’s robust, resilient, and delivers high quality services for the people of Fife. We are delighted to launch the Mobile Hub to increase our presence in rural areas.”
Helen Rorrison, head of capacity Building at FVA, said “We offer a range of support to organisations in Fife, assisting them with topics such as governance and funding.
"The Mobile Community Support Hub means that we can meet with more organisations face to face and reach groups in rural areas that might find it inconvenient to get to one of our offices.”
Upcoming Dates and Locations
| Date | Time | Location |
| Tuesday 21 January | 9.45-11.15 | Lundin Links Montrave Hall |
| 11.45-1.15 | Elie Sports Club | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Largoward Village Hall | |
| Wednesday 22 January | 9.45-11.15 | Kincardine Community Centre |
| 11.15-1.15 | High Valleyfield Community Centre | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Cairneyhill Masonic Hall | |
| Tuesday 28 January | 9.45-11.15 | Auchtermuchty Square |
| 11.45-1.15 | Falkland Village Hall | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Strathmiglo Village Hall | |
| Wednesday 29 January | 9.45-11.15 | Kelty Community Centre |
| 11.15-1.15 | Lumphinnans (opposite Bowling Club) | |
| Tuesday 04 February | 9.45-11.15 | Newport Scott Street (outside library) |
| 11.45-1.15 | Tayport (opposite Harbour Cafe) | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Guardbridge Main Street | |
| Wednesday 05 February | 9.45-11.15 | Benarty Centre |
| 11.45-1.15 | Lochgelly Centre | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Cardenden Bowling Club | |
| Tuesday 11 February | 9.45-11.15 | Anstruther (outside Fisheries Museum) |
| 11.45-1.15 | St Monans (outside library) | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Crail Nethergate | |
| Wednesday 12 February | 9.45-11.15 | Oakley Community Centre |
| 11.45-1.15 | Carnock & Gowkhall Community Centre | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Crossford Scout Hall | |
| Tuesday 18 February | 9.45-11.15 | Lundin Links Montrave Hall |
| 11.45-1.15 | Elie Sports Club | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Largoward Village Hall | |
| Wednesday 19 February | 9.45-11.15 | Kincardine Community Centre |
| 11.45-1.15 | High Valleyfield Community Centre | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Cairneyhill Masonic Hall | |
| Tuesday 25 February | 9.45-11.15 | Auchtermuchty Square |
| 11.15-1.45 | Falkland Village Hall | |
| 2.00-3.30 | Strathmiglo Village Hall | |
| Wednesday 26 February | 9.45-11.15 | Kelty Community Centre |
| 11.45-1.15 | Lumphinnans (opposite Bowling Club) |
The above information is from a Third Force News (TFN) Weekly Health & Social Care roundup newsletter Wed 22/01/2025