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CVS Fife News
- Feedback & Complaints Form added to our site
- Tendering & Procurement : new section added to our website
General News
- New! Rooms for hire - Age Concern Glenrothes
- New! Research on Third Sector Engagement in Health Agenda
- New! Room Hire at The Cottage Family Centre
- New! Request for meeting room space/venue for one to one client appointments in Leven or surrounding area - Fife Employment Access Trust (F.E.A.T)
- New! State of Fife 2008 report published - Fife Partnership
- New! Contract Carers - ENABLE Scotland - Fife Services
- New! Strathclyde University Freedom of Information Survey
- Fife Shopmobility Ltd - new locations, new contact details
- New Regulations Affecting Disclosure Checks
- Online petition for fairer funding in the voluntary sector - The TODAY Group Cupar
- New guide to social return on investment published by Cabinet Office - nef - new economics foundation
- Your views about bladder problems - School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Methil Recycling Centre Closure for Refurbisment
- Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme - Check to Protect Booklet
- Fife Shopmobility opens a new service in Dunfermline
- Room Rental - Safe Space
- Next Best Thrift Shop Re-opened Monday 11th May - The Cottage Family Centre
- Swine Flu - Scottish Government Information
- Dunfermline Opera House from Fife to Florida - Talisman Films Scotland
- NHS Fife Statement on 'swine flu'
- Charity Law Consultation - OSCR / Scottish Government
Job Vacancies
- New! Support Workers - Sense Scotland
- New! Senior Support Worker, Support Worker - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
- Learning & Development Coordinator - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
- Teenage Parent Liaison Worker - Fife Gingerbread
- Financial Inclusion Development Worker - Fife Gingerbread
- Programme Manager - Kirkcaldy YMCA
- Volunteer Support/Admin Worker & Management Committee Members - Sustainable Communities Initiative
- Various Posts - Voluntary Action Fund
- Group Trainer in Self Management - Pain Association Scotland
- Support Assistants - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
- Sessional Tutors - Workers' Educational Association
Community Events
- ReNew Your Spirit: Sunday Soul Café - ReNew Your Spirit
1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - Solid Rock, Burntisland Parish Church - Self Harm Awareness Training Sessions - Penumbra Self Harm Project
- DAPL Presentation Day - Drug and Alcohol Project Limited
Friday,3rd July 2009 - DAPL, 1-2 Parkdale Avenue, Leven - SDGP Golf Match - Scottish Disability Golf Partnership
Sunday 5 July 2009 - Cupar Golf Club - New! Coffee Morning - Circle of Comfort
11 July 2009 - Dunfermline Abbey Halls,Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline - New! Equality & Human Rights Legal Team Roadshow - Equality & Human Rights Commission
20th August 2009 - Vine Venue - FREE Vision and Learning Disability Awareness Day for Parents/Carers - RNIB Scotland Visual Impairment and Learning Disabillity Services
Thursday 20 August 2009 (Other dates available Sep 2009 - Mar 2010) - Fife Sensory Impairment Centre, Wilson Avenue, Kirkcaldy - New! Advance Notice - Social Return on Investment Seminars
1st to 10th september, see description - Various venues, see description - Opening Pandora's Box - Safe Space
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th September 2009 - Safe Space, 9 St Margaret Street, Dunfermline, KY11 8GJ - Healthier Lives, Wealthier Communities? - NHS Health Scotland
Wednesday 30 September 2009 - Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Training Events
- Mental Health Training & Awareness-Raising Programme 2009 - Fife Employment Access Trust
Various venues - Throughout 2009 - Equality & Diversity, Human Rights Training - FRAE Fife
Throughout 2009 - Believe and Achieve - Fife Women's Technology Centre
22nd April - 8th July 2009 - FWTC - Lochgelly Miners' Institute, 129 Main Street, Lochgelly, Fife KY5 9AF - New! Moving & Handling Awareness for Family Carers in the Home - Fife Carers Centre
From now to March 2010 - At your own home - CVS Fife Training Programme April - October 2009 available to download
Funding News
- New! Big Thinking - Consultation Finalised
- New! OSCR Publishes Fundraising Guidance
- New! Comic Relief Red Nose Day Funding Programme 2009 - 2012
- Women's Fund for Scotland - Scottish Community Foundation
- Gift Aid is changing, be a part of it... - Institute of Fundraising
- Community Food and Health Scotland Grants - Community Food and Health Scotland
- Funding Roadshow Events - Revised Date
- Voluntary Action Fund - Community Chest
- Self Management Fund for Scotland - Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland
Volunteering Opportunities
- New! Admin Assistant/Treasurer - Green Worx initiative C.I.C
- Volunteer Drivers - WRVS Fife
- LINK are Recruiting Volunteer Befrienders
- Treasurer - Cosmos Community Centre
- Volunteering Opportunities - Cancer Network Fife
Recycle Your Stuff
- New! Grab a bargain courtesy of Fife Advocacy
- New! Floor standing Large Leaflet and Booklet Stand for donation to any organisation who can uplift - Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Fife Region
CVS Fife News
Feedback & Complaints Form added to our site
Follow the link above for full details on this news item.
Date added: 05/06/2009
Tendering & Procurement : new section added to our website
Follow the link above for full details on this news item.
Date added: 27/05/2009
General News
Rooms for hire - Age Concern Glenrothes
Small meeting room for up to five people available between 0930 am and 1630 pm
Larger meeting room available between 2.00 pm and 5 pm
Possibility of use outwith these hours by arrangement
Contact: Anne Toye/Fiona Mackay, Age Concern Glenrothes
Address1:, 100 Scott Road, Glenrothes
Phone: 01592 756316
Email: fiona@ageconcernglenrothes.org
Website: www.ageconcernglenrothes.org.uk
Date added: 02/07/2009
Research on Third Sector Engagement in Health Agenda
Voluntary Health Scotland has published two pieces of work highlighting third sector participation in Scotland's health policy agenda and how well the NHS is engaging with the third sector. One looks at the role of the third sector in health improvement within Community Health Partnerships. The other looks at improving CHP engagement with the third sector.
Date added: 01/07/2009
Room Hire at The Cottage Family Centre
The Cottage Family Centre has a wide range of facilities to offer.
The Meeting room can seat up to 50 people and is ideal for large meetings, workshops/ seminars and information sessions. We also have a confidential interview room which can seat 3 people and can be used for advice, counselling or one to one support. The Sitting room can seat 11 people and can be used for small meetings and for discussion groups. The pre-school Children’s area includes a Baby crèche and playroom in a child friendly environment and the IT suite provides 6 computers complete with internet access.
We can offer the use of a digital projector, screen, TV/DVD combo, flipchart, portable loop system and photocopier. Equipment for each room is available on request. We can also provide refreshments of tea and coffee and lunches if required.
For more details or a room-hire booking form please visit the Cottage Family Centre Website or contact Sharon, details below.
Contact: Sharon Pennycook, The Cottage Family Centre, 29-31 Cawdor Crescent, Kirkcaldy KY2 6LH
Phone: 01592 269489
Email: roomhire@thecottagefamilycentre.org.uk
Website: www.thecottagefamilycentre.org.uk
Date added: 01/07/2009
Request for meeting room space/venue for one to one client appointments in Leven or surrounding area
We are currently looking to find meeting room accommodation in the Leven area so that we can meet our clients to provide one to one support.
We would appreciate any suggestions of possible venues in this area.
FEAT are a voluntary organisation that offer tailored support to people who have personal experience of mental health problems that wish to return to work. We cover all of Fife and strive to make our service as accessible as possible by meeting our clients in their local area.
Contact: Emma Bremner, Collydean Cottage, Pitmedden Loan, Glenrothes KY11 8FW
Phone: 01592 749 880
Email: emma.bremner@f-e-a-t.co.uk
Website: www.journeytowork.co.uk/
Date added: 01/07/2009
State of Fife 2008 report published
2008 was a busy and successful year for the Fife Partnership.
In August 2008 the Partnership signed its first single outcome agreement (SOA) with the Scottish Government. Fife’s SOA identifies priorities and areas for improvement that will deliver better outcomes for the people of Fife.
For the first time, the agreement brings together priorities from Fife’s community plan and contributions to the delivery of outcomes by Fife’s community planning partners. The Partnership also reviewed its organisational structure to ensure that it is geared up to delivering both the community plan and the single outcome agreement.
But most importantly, partners continued to deliver real improvements for the people of Fife. Some of these achievements are described in this report.
A highlight of the year was the success of the Anne Frank + You Festival in winning a COSLA Excellence Award in the Community Planning and Local Democracy category. The project brought together young people and service providers to challenge discrimination, racism and disrespect. This exciting initiative showed how much can be achieved with enthusiasm, imagination and a commitment to work in partnership to improve people’s lives.
Councillor Peter Grant
Chair of Fife Partnership
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Date added: 01/07/2009
Contract Carers - ENABLE Scotland - Fife Services
EVER THOUGHT OF FOSTERING?
BUT NOT SURE?
WHY NOT GIVE SHORT BREAK CARE A GO ?
ENABLE Scotland - Lend a Hand Short Break Care Service are looking for Contract Carers to provide short break care to children and young people with a learning disability in Fife.
The Contract Carer will provide short break care in their own home for one child or more up to a maximum of 3 children.
Each child will visit separately for approximately two overnight stays per month.
Payment is based on a fixed fee, plus an additional allowance for each visit.
Extensive initial and ongoing training is provided. Contract Carers work on a self-employed basis.Contract Carers usually have experience of being with or working with children with disabilities
For further information please contact Trudy Doidge.
Contact: Trudy Doidge, Alexander House, 5-21 Alexander St, Dysart, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2XX
Phone: 01592 659295
Email: lendahand@enable.org.uk
Website: www.enable.org.uk
Date added: 26/06/2009
Strathclyde University Freedom of Information Survey
The University of Strathclyde is undertaking a three-year study looking at the extent to which campaign groups and voluntary organisations in Scotland make use of Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.
FOI could be a valuable tool for many voluntary organisations, but to date the Scottish Information Commissioner has reported suprisingly low rates of appeals to his office from the sector. To help understand some of the barriers encountered by voluntary organisations seeking information from public authorities, Strathclyde University is conducting this short survey and would like to find out your views.
Voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes are invited to take part, regardless of whether or not they have previously requested information.
Please visit the website below to go to the survey.
Contact: Kate Spence, Department of Sociology
Phone: 0141 946 3481
Email: kate.spence@strath.ac.uk
Website: http://tinyurl.com/strathclyde-survey
Date added: 25/06/2009
Fife Shopmobility Ltd - new locations, new contact details
Fife Shopmobility moved on the 1st June from the Mercat Centre Car Park in Kirkcaldy. The newly refurbished premises are in The Thistle Street Car Park, Kirkcaldy KY1 1RQ. Parking for customers is in the Esplanade Car Park opposite and accessed from Charlotte Street off the promenade. We also have a new telephone system installed which is one number for all three services (Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Dunfermline). Call 0844 335 6414 and select the service you wish to speak to. You can also e-mail:
If you have difficulty contacting the Kirkcaldy service through the transitional period of setting up, please get in touch with Glenrothes who will pass on any message.
If anyone can help to publicise the services for us, please get in touch and we will send you leaflets with all the new datails - this would be greatly appreciated. We can also display leaflets for other voluntary organisations.
Contact: Francoise Milne, Thistle Street Car Park, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1RQ
Phone: 0844 335 6414
Date added: 10/06/2009
New Regulations Affecting Disclosure Checks
As you may be aware, the Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament met on 3 June to consider an amendment order to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. You will be pleased to note that the Committee approved the amendment. Pending parliamentary procedure, the amendment is expected to come into force on 29 June.
Background
Following audit compliance work by Disclosure Scotland, it came to light that some positions fall outwith the criteria to access enhanced disclosure checks as set out in current legislation. The problem stemmed from having no defined meaning of a “social care service” for persons working with adults at risk. Some examples of the positions affected include providing advocacy support services, befriending, social inclusion-type support, homelessness, and where services are provided due to age or condition i.e. due to disability, health or age-related circumstances.
The intention remains that eligibility for the higher levels of disclosure check should be proportionate in relation to the work to be undertaken. Scottish Ministers have therefore expedited a legislative solution that would act as a bridge between the current legislation and the introduction of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
Changes
The effect of these changes will be to ensure that organisations providing “social care services” which involve staff (paid or voluntary) in positions having unsupervised one-to-one contact with an “adult at risk” as part of their normal duties can legitimately seek an enhanced disclosure. Where this level of contact is not a feature of the work done, organisations may be eligible to seek standard disclosure checks where the criteria are met.
The draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2009 can be accessed at the website below:
Further information will be provided in due course. Meantime should you have any enquiries, these should be directed to Disclosure Scotland or the Central Registered Body for Scotland.
Website: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/dssi26-05
Date added: 08/06/2009
Online petition for fairer funding in the voluntary sector - The TODAY Group Cupar
Please sign our online petition for fairer funding in the voluntary sector.
Contact: Christina Cooper(service manager), The TODAY Group, Unit 2, The Granary Business Centre, Coal Road, Cupar KY15 5YQ
Phone: 01334656200
Email: thetodaygroup@btconnect.com
Website: www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/fairer-funding.html
Date added: 29/04/2009
New guide to social return on investment published by Cabinet Office
In last month's budget, Alistair Darling announced that public services would have to cut costs by becoming more efficient. But organisations like the New Economics Foundation (nef) has always believed that striving for efficiency often jeopardises the quality of the services offered, leading to poorer outcomes and, ultimately, greater costs in the long-term.
nef has pioneered the use of Social Return on Investment principles (SROI), a way of measuring the value of the things we do, not just in economic terms but also in social and environmental terms. Fortunately, the Government is beginning to take notice: the Cabinet Office has just published a guide to SROI, which has been co-authored by nef staff.
Download a free .pdf version of A guide to Social Return on Investment.
Date added: 28/05/2009
Your views about bladder problems
I am a lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery (University of Dundee)in Fife and Tayside having spent many years nursing people aged 65 years and over. I have recently started to undertake my PhD and would greatly appreciate the involvement of people over 65 years in developing my research methods.
Over 3 million people in the UK have bladder problems and 1 in 3 people aged over 18 will have bladder problems at some time in their life. Sometimes older people in hospital may not have the same opportunities for their bladder problems to be assessed and they may not always be offered the same treatments as younger people.
I hope to explore what hospital patients aged 65 years and over who have bladder problems think of this condition and what they think about treatments that are offered to them. I would then like to compare these people's opinions with the nursing students who are looking after them. I intend to use a questionnaire to explore thoughts about bladder problems as a condition and to spend some time talking to participants to find out a bit more about their views on treatments offered.
This study may identify what older people really think about their bladder problems and treatment in comparison to what nursing students think. It hopes to be able to identify the best ways for people aged 65 and over to be helped to manage and improve their bladder problems and how nurse teachers can educate future nurses.
I would be very grateful indeed if I could speak with people aged 65 years and over to discuss this study. I am particularly interested in opinions about how best to approach possible participants; but I would also like input into what could be added to the questionnaire and what is important to include when interviewing people about treatments. It is not expected that any person volunteering to speak with me should have bladder problems - and this will not be explored with anyone who does offer to meet me.
This is entirely voluntary and no payment can be offered. If you are interested and able to help me - or if you know of anyone who may be willing to meet me - I would be very grateful indeed. I can be contacted either by phone or by email.
Contact: Lindsay Dingwall
Phone: 07756844652
Email: l.h.dingwall@dundee.ac.uk
Date added: 28/05/2009
Methil Recycling Centre Closure for Refurbisment
Methil Recycling Centre will be closed for refurbishment from MONDAY 22nd JUNE until early 2010
A temporary recycling centre will be available on Methilhaven Road, next to the bus depot. A restricted service will be available but the public can still continue to recycle or dispose of the following:
- Non recyclable waste
- Garden waste
- Metal
- Soil and rubble
- Wood
- Food and drinks cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastics type 1 and 2
Temporary Recycling Centre Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 8am - 4pm (may close earlier in winter due to reduced daylight hours)
Contact: Fife Council Recycling Helpline
Phone: 08451 55 00 22
Email: waste.aware@fife.gov.uk
Website: www.fifedirect.org.uk/wasteaware
Date added: 28/05/2009
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme - Check to Protect Booklet
The Scottish Government has published a new information booklet to help raise awareness of the PVG Scheme.
Attachment(s):
Date added: 18/05/2009
Fife Shopmobility opens a new service in Dunfermline
Fife Shopmobility, which lends manual and powered wheelchairs and scooters for use around the shopping centres in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes, opened a new service in the Kingsgate Centre, Dunfermline on 15 May 2009.
The Service was opened by MSP Jim Tolson, who cut the ribbon and handed over the keys to the custom built premises to Alan Mentiplay, Fife Shopmobility Chairman. The event was attended by 30 people all of whom played key roles in bringing Shopmobility to the Dunfermline Community.
Directors extend their thanks and appreciation to everyone who is supporting Shopmobility and for the best wishes recieved for the success of the new service.
Opening hours for the service are Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm. If you wish to register to use the equipment in Dunfermline, staff can be contacted on 01383 736901 or e-mailed at shopmob.dunfermline@btinternet.com
Contact: Fife Shopmobility Ltd, Car Park 1, Level 1, Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Dunfermline
Phone: 01383 736901
Email: shopmob.dunfermline@btinternet.com
Date added: 18/05/2009
Room Rental - Safe Space
Safe Space has spacious comfortable rooms for rent, at reasonable rates. We have large rooms for training, groupwork and small rooms for consultation. See our website or contact us for more details.
Contact: Pauline McGee, St Margaret's House, 9 St Margaret Street, Dunfermline KY12 7PE
Phone: 01383 739084
Email: contact@safe-space.co.uk
Website: www.safe-space.co.uk
Date added: 12/05/2009
Next Best Thrift Shop Re-opened Monday 11th May - The Cottage Family Centre
The shop at The Cottage Family Centre, Kirkcaldy will be open at the following times:
- Monday - 9.45am - 11.20am and 1pm - 2.45pm
- Tuesday - 9.45am - 11.20am
- Wednesday - 9.45am - 11.20am and 1pm - 2.45pm
- Friday - 9.45am - 11.20am and 1pm - 2.45pm
Volunteers are Jan, Lee-ann and Jennifer.
The money raised from the shop income is used to purchase children's presents at Christmas and family fun days during Easter and Summer.
Please feel free to come along and have a rummage!
We look forward to seeing you.
Contact: Sharon Pennycook, 29-31 Cawdor Crescent, Kirkcaldy
Phone: 01592 269489
Email: administration@thecottagefamilycentre.org.uk
Date added: 12/05/2009
Swine Flu - Scottish Government Information
There is a Swine Flu - Questions and Answers section on the The Scottish Government website's Health & Community Care pages .
Date added: 07/05/2009
Dunfermline Opera House from Fife to Florida - Talisman Films Scotland
Talisman Films Scotland are pleased to annouce the completion of their latest DVD "Dunfermline Opera House from Fife to Florida". The DVD charts the history of this famous theatre from it's opening in 1903, it's closure in 1955, the use of the building as a cabinet makers workshop for over 20 years. The Theatre was threatened with demolition in 1981/2 to make way for the Kingsgate Shopping Centre and new bus station. In 1982 the interior was cut up and stored in a container, then in January 1983 the exterior was demolished. The interior of the Theatre was then sold on to the Asolo Rep. Theatre and over the next 3 years the Opera House was restored to it's former glory in Sarasota Florida.
The DVD is now available either on the website or directly from the address below.
Contact: Bill Gourlay, 31 Beath View, Dunfermline KY11 4UF
Phone: 01383 623737
Email: billgourlay31@aol.com
Website: www.talismanfilmsscotland.co.uk
Date added: 30/04/2009
NHS Fife Statement on 'swine flu'
The Scottish Government, in conjunction with other administrations in the United Kingdom, is closely monitoring the situation in Mexico regarding confirmed cases of swine influenza. There is no immediate threat to public health.
Two people who have recently returned from a holiday in Mexico have been admitted to Monklands Hospital in Lanarkshire for precautionary assessment. Their current condition is not causing concern.
As a sensible precautionary measure, NHS Fife is in readiness to implement the national flu pandemic plan and regular updates on the situation will be issued through the national and local media.
All members of the public can help prevent the risk and spread of infection by washing hands properly with liquid soap under running water after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing and disposing of any tissues immediately after use.
Anyone who is feeling unwell or experiencing flu-like symptoms should stay at home and contact NHS24 on 08454 24 24 24 or their GP surgery.
NHS 24’s websitewww.nhs24.com or the Scottish Government website www.scotland.gov.uk can also provide you with lots of information and assistance.
Date added: 30/04/2009
Charity Law Consultation
The Scottish Government has launched its consultation on proposed minor amendments to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
Read the proposals on the Scottish Government’s website - www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/04/24092805/0
OSCR welcomes the announcement of the consultation and urges all stakeholders to take part in the consultation process to ensure that as many views as possible are contributed.
You should respond in writing, before 24th July 2009, to Charity Consultations, Charity Law Team, Scottish Government, Area 2W, St Andrews House, Edinburgh EH1 3DG - or by email to CharityAct@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Issued by OSCR, The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, Quadrant House, 9 Riverside Drive, Dundee DD1 4NY. Telephone: 01382 220446. Email: communications@oscr.org.uk
Date added: 05/05/2009
Job Vacancies
Support Workers - Sense Scotland
Sense Scotland currently have Support Worker vacancies in our Fife Services (Kelty, Finglassie & Balfarg) and Bridge of Earn. As a Support Worker you would help others to achieve as much independance as possible, both in their own homes and community settings. Experience is not essential however we are looking for team members who are committed to meeting the challenges of these rewarding positions and want to make a difference to people's lives. Day and night shift posts are available across services. Drivers preferred.
You can request an application pack for this post by phone, email or apply on-line at our website.
The closing date for this post is Thursday the 9th of July.
Contact: Amanda Lundie, Sangobeg House, 4 Francis Street, Dundee, DD3 8HH
Phone: 01382 831610
Email: recruitment@sensescotland.org.uk
Website: www.sensescotland.org.uk
Date added: 26/06/2009
Senior Support Worker, Support Worker - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER - REF FIFE/212 (GLENROTHES & NORTH EAST FIFE AREA)
Salary: £19,731 - £21,064 per annum
Full-time: 37.5 Hours
Participation in personal care, sleepovers, waking nights, on-call, lone working and flexible shift patterns including evenings and weekends
The Successful candidate should have previous experience working In a 24 hour service, and experience of working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities / mental health difficulties would be desirable, working with individuals who present challenge is essential.
The Senior Support Worker will provide first line management and lead a small team of support staff. You will provide coaching and mentoring to team members and be involved in direct support to ensure and maintain high standards. Excellent communication skills, clear evidence of working in partnership with multi-agencies and proactive management will be essential to this role. An SVQ 3 in Care is required or to demonstrate a commitment to work towards this. It would be beneficial to hold a clean and current driving licence with access to transport.
We offer continuous training and excellent terms and conditions. Good communication skills are essential and you should be committed to your own development.
For an application pack please contact Frieda Watson/Elaine Murphy on 01592 774967
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th July, 09.
Enhanced disclosure checks will be requested for all successful applicants
SUPPORT WORKER - REF FIFE/213 (GLENROTHES & NORTH EAST FIFE AREA)
SALARY: £16,186 - £19,597 per annum
Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Participation in personal care, sleepovers, waking nights, lone working and flexible shift patterns including evenings and weekends.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of working within a 24 hour service and experience of working with individuals who present challenge is essential.
We require a team player who also has the experience and ability to work on their own, and also offer first class support to both their team, and their Senior Support Worker. You would be responsible for overseeing the support provided to individuals and ensuring support is directed to needs, and reflects meaningful choices. A recognised qualification in Care would be desirable for this post.
Good communication skills are essential and you should be committed to your own development.
We offer continuous training and excellent terms and conditions.
For an application pack please contact Frieda Watson/Elaine Murphy on 01592 774967
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th July, 09.
Enhanced disclosure checks will be requested for all successful applicants
Contact: Frieda Watson, 10 - 12 Pentland Court, The Saltire Centre, Glenrothes KY6 2DA
Phone: 01592 774967
Email: east@trfs.org.uk
Website: www.trfs.org.uk
Date added: 26/06/2009
Learning & Development Coordinator - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (Ref Fife/216)
Salary: £26,143 per annum
Full time: 35 hours per week
The successful candidates will assist the Regional Learning and Development Manager to develop and deliver training in all areas relevant to service delivery and contribute to the Learning and Development Strategy. The post holders will also play a role in the SVQ agenda within the Region and wider organisation.
Applicants should have experience in the development and delivery of training, as well as having a clear understanding of the SVQ process, including experience in SVQ assessment. The ability to travel across a wide geographical area is essential. Relevant qualifications include: SVQ 3 in care, D32/33 and A1/V1 awards, a certificate in training is desirable. Applicants should hold or be working towards these qualifications.
For an application pack please apply on-line at our web site or contact Frieda Watson or Elaine Murphy at the address below.
Closing date for applications is Friday 10th July 2009
Please quote the reference number on your correspondence
Enhanced disclosure checks will be requested for all successful applicants.
Contact: Frieda Watson, 10 - 12, Pentland Court, The Saltire Centre, Glenrothes KY6 2DA
Phone: 01592 774967
Email: east@trfs.org.uk
Website: www.trfs.org.uk
Date added: 23/06/2009
Teenage Parent Liaison Worker - Fife Gingerbread
Fife Gingerbread are currently recruiting for a 36 hour Teenage Parent Liaison Worker.
Salary FC6 £22,845 - £29,021
(12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension)
This initiative is supported by Fairer Scotland Funding and commissioned by Health & Wellbeing Alliance Partnership.
The role:
- Identify and support the needs of young teenage parents in Fife and assist good parenting skills, develop peer networks and engage with support services.
- Work in partnership with agencies, focusing on intervention, prevention and engagement of services.
- Interpret, analyse and prepare reports capturing the complexity of the work.
The successful applicant will have relevant experience of working with families and be qualified to HND level in Community/Health/Social Work-Care/Child Care or a similar subject. They will have a general understanding of Child Protection Practices and Protocols..
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.
Download application packs from the website or phone for a pack.
Fife Gingerbread is an Equal Opportunity employer and application packs are available in large print, please state if this is a requirement when requesting a pack.
The closing date for the post is Friday 10th July, 2009. Interviews will be held on Friday 30th July.
Contact: Fife Gingerbread, Arden House Annexe, Commercial Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 4QX
Phone: 01333 303124
Email: info@fifegingerbread.org.uk
Website: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk
Date added: 23/06/2009
Financial Inclusion Development Worker - Fife Gingerbread
Fife Gingerbread are currently recruiting for a 36 hour Financial Inclusion Development Worker.
Salary FC6 £22,000 - £22,845
(Fixed term contract until 31/3/10 with possibility of extension)
This initiative is supported by Fairer Scotland Funding and commissioned by Fife Rights Forum.
The role:
- Prepare and deliver a range of money management/guidance sessions to a range of groups including lone parents, looked after children, school pupils and others.
- Develop a package of Financial Capability Initiatives and support the development of wider financial inclusion.
The successful applicant will have experience of delivering formal or informal training and be educated to HND level or equivalent in a relevant subject. Knowledge of finance, money advice and welfare benefits income maximisation is desirable along with Community Development experience.
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.
Download application packs from the website or phone for a pack.
Fife Gingerbread is an Equal Opportunity employer and application packs are available in large print, please state if this is a requirement when requesting a pack.
The closing date for the post is Friday 10th July, 2009. Interviews will be held on Friday 24th July.
Contact: Fife Gingerbread, Arden House Annexe, Commercial Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 4QX
Phone: 01333 303124
Email: info@fifegingerbread.org.uk
Website: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk
Date added: 23/06/2009
Programme Manager - Kirkcaldy YMCA
Programme Manager (36 hrs/wk) (52 wks/year) – 2 year contract
Salary Details: £22,371 - £26,331
Closing Date 4.00 pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Kirkcaldy YMCA is recruiting a manager to establish and develop community mentoring services for vulnerable young people. Working in partnership with youth justice social work, police and parents, you will recruit, train and support a team of volunteer mentors working to prevent offending among vulnerable young people in the Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth areas.
Post will be located in Kirkcaldy YMCA and will feed into evaluative and improving practice mechanisms as part of the national programme.
Educated to Degree level (youth work/ social work/ education) with at least three years F/T experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families. A good understanding of youth justice services in Scotland will be essential. The post will involve out of hours working and candidates must possess a full driving license.
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland
Application forms and job description available from Liz Easton - details below.
Contact: Liz Easton, Kirkcaldy YMCA, Hendry Crescent, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5UA
Phone: 01592 645530
Email: liz.easton@ymcakirkcaldy.co.uk
Date added: 22/06/2009
Volunteer Support/Admin Worker & Management Committee Members - Sustainable Communities Initiative
SCI has vacancies on its Management Committee at present which meet once a month at the Earthship Visitor Centre in Kinghorn. We also have skype meetings instead of face-to-face meetings to reduce travel. Anyone interested in joining our Committee should look at our website in the first instance and then send in a letter or email with information on any relevant experience and background.
SCI also has a vacany/vacancies for admin/support workeers to support 2 project officers running 2 separate projects. Firstly, our new climate change project in Kinghorn and Burntisland which is working with the local communities to inspire and support carbon-reducing lifestyle changes. This vacancy will be based in the Earthship Visitor Centre in Kinghorn, and in various venues in the local communities. The work will include talking to visitors at the Centre (training will be provided), admin tasks and research work. Also attending workshops and educational events as support for the Officer. Our long-running Creative Waste Workshops project also requires some volunteer support to assist the Officer with admin tasks. This work will take place in SCI's office in Kinghorn.
In total the projects require up to 21hrs so can be spread over more than 1 volunteer and over 4 days a week.
Contact: Paula Cowie, Sustainable Communities Initatives, Kinghorn Loch, Kinghorn KY39YG
Phone: 01592 891884
Email: paula@sci-scotland.org.uk
Website: www.sci-scotland.org.uk
Date added: 22/06/2009
Various Posts - Voluntary Action Fund
VAF Trustees are now looking for exceptional individuals to join our small team:
Equality Grants Programme Manager - Ref: VAF001
The Equality Grants Programme (funded by the Equality Unit, Scottish Government) provides grants and development support to organisations working in different streams of the equality agenda across Scotland.
The Programme Manager will lead the overall management of the Equality Grants Programme including promoting and developing a learning culture within funded organisations and building partnerships with strategic stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who has substantial experience of managing complex projects and relationships, including budget management. The successful candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, will understand the contemporary challenges facing the voluntary sector in Scotland, will have a commitment to equalities and be familiar with the policy and legislative context shaping equalities work in Scotland.
Salary: £29,259 (AP5 pt 35 with cost of living increase)
Hours: 35 per week
The above post is funded initially until March 2011.
Communications and External Relations Officer - Ref VAF002
This new post will work closely with our Chief Executive to develop and implement VAF’s communication and marketing strategy aimed at identifying opportunities and developing relationships that will help us grow our business.
We are looking for someone with exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience of marketing, promotion and media relations. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is familiar with both the voluntary and public sectors and has a track record of successful promotional activity and of identifying emerging opportunities.
Salary: £27,102 pro rata (AP5 pt 32 with cost of living increase)
Hours: 28 per week
The above post is funded initially for one year.
Deadline for applications is Monday 6th July and interviews will be held in Dunfermline on 14 and 15 July 2009.
Trustees - Ref VAF003
To support VAF’s continued success we are looking for additional Trustees to join our active Board. We are particularly keen to hear from third or public sector leaders with experience of, and commitment to work in the equalities field.
To find out more about VAF and to download application packs for these posts please visit the website or call Susan Connell on 01383 620780.
Contact: Susan Connell, Unit 14, Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue, Dunfermline KY11 3BZ
Phone: 01383 620780
Email: Susan.Connell@voluntaryactionfund.org.uk
Website: www.voluntaryactionfund.org,uk
Date added: 22/06/2009
Group Trainer in Self Management - Pain Association Scotland
Salary: £20,388 - £22,371 pro rata
The Association leads the field in the delivery of self management training for people with chronic pain, working closely with the NHS chronic pain and physiotherapy services.
We are currently seeking someone with outstanding people and group work skills, to help with the delivery of our service in Central and East Scotland, 4/5 days per month with scope for further development. The person should be a good organiser/self starter with a flexible approach to working times and travel (car owner).
To apply for this challenging and responsible post please submit your cv to David Falconer, Director, Pain Association Scotland at the address below.
Closing date for all applicants is : Friday, 3rd July 2009
Scottish Charity Number SC 014486
Contact: David Falconer, Director, Head Office, Cramond House, 3 Kirk Cramond, Edinburgh EH4 6HZ
Phone: 0131 332 7955
Email: info@painassociation.com
Website: www.chronicpaininfo.org
Date added: 11/06/2009
Support Assistants - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
We have the following vacancies in our Glenrothes & North East Fife Service in the Cupar/Crail/Anstruther areas:
SUPPORT ASSISTANTS - (Ref Fife/215)
Salary: £13,373 - £14,810 per annum
Full-time – 37.5 hours per week per annum Participation in personal care, sleepovers, waking nights, lone working and flexible shift patterns including evenings and weekends.
We are looking to recruit Support Assistants who will be providing support within a 24 hour service. Relevant experience in supporting individuals with learning/mental health difficulties and behaviour deemed as challenging is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. Candidates must have excellent core values and be committed to assisting the people we support to live their lives as independently and inclusive as possible.
Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, and you should be committed to your own development.
We offer continuous training and excellent terms and conditions.
For an application pack please contact Frieda Watson/Elaine Murphy below or visit the website.
The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July, 2009.
Enhanced disclosure checks will be requested for all successful applicants.
Contact: Frieda Watson, 10-12, Pentland Court, The Saltire Centre, Glenrothes KY6 2DA
Phone: 01592 774967
Email: East@trfs.org.uk
Website: www.trfs.org.uk
Date added: 05/06/2009
Sessional Tutors - Workers' Educational Association
WEA in Fife is currently seeking to build up the bank of sessional tutors able to provide one-off talks and short courses in a range of topics. For further information please contact Kirstine Sloan.
Contact: Kirstine Sloan, Workers' Educational Association, 25 Main Street, Lumphinnans, KY4 9HG
Phone: 01383 510774
Email: fife@weascotland.org.uk
Date added: 04/06/2009
Community Events
| Event | ReNew Your Spirit: Sunday Soul Café |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month |
| Time | 12pm to 2pm |
| Venue | Solid Rock, Burntisland Parish Church |
| Promoter | ReNew Your Spirit |
| Description | Relaxation and renewal for the week ahead. Meditation session followed by brunch and discussion of issues to inspire you. Cost £3. |
| Website | |
| Contact | Isabel Carr Smart |
| Phone | 01592 873929 |
| Date Added | 19/05/2009 |
| Event | Self Harm Awareness Training Sessions |
|---|---|
| Promoter | Penumbra Self Harm Project |
| Description | A two hour training session is available to Fife based voluntary organisations who feel that their staff may benefit from some more information about self harm and why people do it. The training is delivered in a “workshop” style and we would recommend that around 4-10 attendees is a suitable number for each training session. The trainer can either come to your organisation or you are welcome to come to our offices in either Dunfermline or Kirkcaldy. For further information about the training please contact: |
| Contact | Ola Skrzypulec |
| Address | 2nd Floor, 2 Kirk Wynd |
| Phone | 01592 646 848 or 07876 704106 |
| Date Added | 10/06/2009 |
| Event | DAPL Presentation Day |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday,3rd July 2009 |
| Time | 11.30am |
| Venue | DAPL, 1-2 Parkdale Avenue, Leven |
| Promoter | Drug and Alcohol Project Limited |
| Description | DAPL would like to invite you to celebrate it receiving the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) service accreditation along with its 15th year of providing quality and effective services in Fife. We plan to have an award presentation and a networking opportunity on Friday 3rd July 2009 at DAPL’s Leven office. Shane Buckeridge, BACP Lead Advisor for Scotland, will be at the event to present the certificate. The schedule for the event is:
We hope you will be able to attend to share with us the joys of our hard work and dedication in Fife over fifteen years. We look forward to seeing you on the day. |
| Website | |
| Contact | Robert Grant |
| Address | 1-2 Parkdale Avenue |
| Phone | 01333 422277 |
| Date Added | 17/06/2009 |
| Event | SDGP Golf Match |
|---|---|
| Dates | Sunday 5 July 2009 |
| Time | 12.00 noon |
| Venue | Cupar Golf Club |
| Promoter | Scottish Disability Golf Partnership |
| Description | Anyone with a serious health issue, mobility problem or disability is invited to participate in our golf events. There is only a nominal charge for entry, which includes golf and a post golf meal. Golf Coaches or Guides may also participate. |
| Website | |
| Contact | Jim Gales |
| Date Added | 11/06/2009 |
| Event | Coffee Morning |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 July 2009 |
| Time | 10am till 12 noon |
| Venue | Dunfermline Abbey Halls,Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline |
| Promoter | Circle of Comfort |
| Description | Circle of Comfort, a Charity delivering free Complementary Therapies to diagnosed Cancer Patients throughout Fife, is hoding a Coffee Morning to raise funds to support the Charity. Tickets are £2.50 payable at the door. There wil be a tombola and a cake and candy stall. |
| Contact | Helen Doig |
| Address | 30 St John's Court |
| Phone | 01383 412859 |
| Date Added | 02/07/2009 |
| Event | Equality & Human Rights Legal Team Roadshow |
|---|---|
| Dates | 20th August 2009 |
| Time | 12.30 - 16:30 |
| Venue | Vine Venue |
| Promoter | Equality & Human Rights Commission |
| Description | The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. The Commission’s Scotland Legal Team is visiting Dunfermline, hosting a lunch and afternoon Information Session. You will have the opportunity to find out more about the Commission, discuss how we can work together and let us know what issues are most significant to you and your service users. Who should come: The event is for advice giving organisations, as well as frontline representatives of voluntary, community and educational organisations who give advice or assistance directly to the public. If unsure whether this would be relevant to your work, feel free to contact us to discuss. Agenda: A confirmed agenda will be sent out closer to the time. We would also like to hear your suggestions on the equality issues most relevant to you. Email or phone us with your thoughts. Booking a place: This event is FREE. However, spaces are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Please email if you wish to attend and we will send a booking form. For further details please contact: James Andrew on 0141 228 5917 / David Reilly on 0141 228 5967. |
| Contact | James Andrew |
| Address | 58 Robertson Street |
| Phone | 0141 228 5917 |
| Date Added | 25/06/2009 |
| Event | FREE Vision and Learning Disability Awareness Day for Parents/Carers |
|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday 20 August 2009 (Other dates available Sep 2009 - Mar 2010) |
| Time | 9.30am until 2.30pm |
| Venue | Fife Sensory Impairment Centre, Wilson Avenue, Kirkcaldy |
| Promoter | RNIB Scotland Visual Impairment and Learning Disabillity Services |
| Description | This FREE Visual Awareness and Learning Disability training day is for parents and carers who live or work with someone with a learning disability. At least one in three people who have a learning disability will also have sight problems. It is vital that those who support or plan services for people with a learning disability understand the nature and implication of sight problems and sight loss. The training focuses on raising awareness of the prevalence of eye conditions related to specific learning disabilities; the importance of access to eye health care; the importance of vision to every area of life, e.g. social interaction, independence and mobility, etc, and strategies to employ in the development of person-centred support and care plans giving consideration to potential vision difficulties. Lunch is provided and expenses will be covered for parents and unpaid carers. |
| Website | |
| Contact | Janice Bain |
| Address | RNIB, Fife Sensory Impairment Centre |
| Phone | 08451 555555 ext 474131 |
| Date Added | 28/05/2009 |
| Event | Advance Notice - Social Return on Investment Seminars |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1st to 10th september, see description |
| Venue | Various venues, see description |
| Description | The SROI Project website has been updated with new materials, case studies, an information leaflet and a downloadable 'Guide to SROI'. Additionally, a series of SROI Seminars entitled An Introduction to SROI will take place this September. Representatives of third sector organizations, social enterprises, funders, local authorities and other commissioners and investors in third sector services should attend. The planned dates are:
To book your place, please send an e-mail noting the location and date you would like to attend in the subject bar and staff will get back to you with a confirmation of your place. |
| Website | |
| Date Added | 01/07/2009 |
| Event | Opening Pandora's Box |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th September 2009 |
| Venue | Safe Space, 9 St Margaret Street, Dunfermline, KY11 8GJ |
| Promoter | Safe Space |
| Description |
Contact Safe Space below for details. |
| Website | |
| Contact | Safe Space |
| Address | St Margaret's House |
| Phone | 01383 739084 |
| Date Added | 12/05/2009 |
| Event | Healthier Lives, Wealthier Communities? - NHS Health Scotland |
|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday 30 September 2009 |
| Venue | Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel |
| Description | Healthier Lives, Wealthier Communities? In recognising the important contribution that community and voluntary sector health initiatives can make to improving health and tackling health inequalities, NHS Health Scotland invites you to register interest in this important national conference. The conference will provide a timely opportunity for funders and commissioners of community health improvement and community and voluntary sector health initiatives to come together to learn more about, and take forward the agenda on economic evidence of community health improvement impact. Key note speaker Shona Robison, MSP (Minister for Public Health and Sport) Other speakers to include leading Scottish and UK experts, policymakers and sectoral representatives. Programme includes:
Conference aims:
Target audience:
To register your interest in this conference, please email, providing your name and email address by Friday 24 July 2009. You will be advised by email when registration opens. It is expected that there will be a high demand for this conference and places will be limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note that registering interest does not guarantee you a place at the conference. |
| Date Added | 24/06/2009 |
Training Events
| Event | Mental Health Training & Awareness-Raising Programme 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dates | Various venues |
| Venue | Throughout 2009 |
| Promoter | Fife Employment Access Trust |
| Description | The PDF has the entire programme of courses running throughout the year, with details of dates and venues. If you are interested in any of the training courses but would like the course to be shorter, longer or you would like training on something more specific to your organisation, then we can develop your very own bespoke training package. We can come to your organisation and deliver training courses within your workplace if that is more convenient to you. We can also offer Team Boosting Sessions on any aspects of positive thinking, increasing self esteem, positive self talk, improving confidence and goal setting. Programme includes:
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| Website | |
| Contact | Duncan Mitchell |
| Address | Collydean Cottage |
| Phone | 01592 749880 |
| Attachment(s) | |
| Date Added | 08/12/2008 |
| Event | Equality & Diversity, Human Rights Training |
|---|---|
| Dates | Throughout 2009 |
| Promoter | FRAE Fife |
| Description | Equality & Diversity Know your Roles, Rights & Responsibilities Aim: Target audience: This training has been developed with the input of local organisations in Fife across the six strands of equality and diversity. The training will enable participants to gain better awareness, knowledge and understanding of all aspects of discrimination within society; their rights as individuals and their roles and responsibilities within the workplace. It will promote equality of opportunity and enable increased access to information and services in Fife. For more information regarding Equality and Human Rights training please contact us, details below. |
| Website | |
| Contact | Naeem Khalid or Tecla Wight |
| Address | 1 Victoria Road |
| Phone | 01592 204005 |
| Date Added | 09/04/2009 |
| Event | Believe and Achieve |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22nd April - 8th July 2009 |
| Time | 9.30-3.00 each Wednesday |
| Venue | FWTC - Lochgelly Miners' Institute, 129 Main Street, Lochgelly, Fife KY5 9AF |
| Promoter | Fife Women's Technology Centre |
| Description | If it's time for you to move on and do something for yourself, this one day introductory course is an ideal starting point. It covers training in:
The friendly and supportive staff will help you gain the most out of your training, which will allow you to gain the confidence, skills and qualifications that will help get you back to work, or give you the chance to progress onto further studies. Assistance is given with childcare and travel costs, and those on benefits should not be affected. FWTC is supported by Fife Council |
| Website | |
| Contact | Karen Hildersley |
| Address | Lochgelly Miners' Institute |
| Phone | 01592 784847 |
| Date Added | 06/03/2009 |
| Event | Moving & Handling Awareness for Family Carers in the Home |
|---|---|
| Dates | From now to March 2010 |
| Venue | At your own home |
| Promoter | Fife Carers Centre |
| Description | Are you a family carer? Does the person you care for need your help routinely with mobility – like getting about, in or out of bed or chair, turning in bed? Do you sometimes experience any pain or difficulties? Then your own health and ability to carry on caring is at risk. Fife Home-based Moving & Handling for Family Carers Project offers you training and advice in the safest ways of moving and handling, both for you and the person you care for. It is available from now until March 2010. The project is:
Contact Cindy Soutar for further details. |
| Contact | Cindy Souter |
| Phone | 01592 642999 |
| Date Added | 01/07/2009 |
CVS Fife Training Programme April - October 2009 available to download
Follow the link above for full details on this event.
Date added: 01/04/2009
Funding News
Big Thinking - Consultation Finalised
The Big Lottery Fund have now analysed and considered the findings from their recent Big Thinking consultation and the final report can be viewed here (PDF). Comments received during the consultation phase have been used to inform BIG's Strategic Framework from 2009 until 2015 (PDF).
Date added: 01/07/2009
OSCR Publishes Fundraising Guidance
OSCR has published guidance on compliance with the Charities and Benevolent Fundraising (Scotland) Regulations 2009. The Regulations have been keenly awaited by the sector and take effect from 1st July 2009. The Regulations specify how fundraisers must operate in their dealings with charities and the donating public. OSCR's guidance has been produced jointly with the Institute of Fundraising Scotland and hard copies are to be issued to IOFS members as well as to Scottish members of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association and Fundraising Standards Board.
Date added: 01/07/2009
Comic Relief Red Nose Day Funding Programme 2009 - 2012
Comic Relief has announced that it is now accepting applications for grants through its Red Nose Day Programmes (2009 -12).
Grants are available through a number of programme areas and it has also announced two new programmes coming soon in the areas of; Young Carers (managed by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers); and Older People. There are no minimum or maximum grants in most of these programmes, but on average grants are of between £25,000 and £40,000 per year.
Comic Relief are keen to make sure that the funding reaches all parts of the UK, especially areas which often miss out, such as rural communities. The next deadline for applications is the 24th July 2009. For more information, please visit the Comic Relief website.
Website: www.comicrelief.com/apply_for_a_grant/uk
Date added: 01/07/2009
Women's Fund for Scotland
Women's Fund for Scotland grants programme is now available for groups to apply for grants up to £5,000 that are run by and benefit women.
Please visit our website for further information and to check if your group is eligible to apply.
If you have any further questions then please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer McPhail at the address below:
Application forms and guidelines are available for download on the website.
Contact: Jennifer McPhail, Grants Officer, Suite 3.4 Turnberry House, 175 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2LB
Phone: 0141 225 6672
Email: jennifer@scottishcf.org
Website: www.scottishcf.org
Date added: 15/06/2009
Gift Aid is changing, be a part of it...
Should Gift Aid be opt-out?
The Insitute of Fundraising believes that the current ‘opt-in' system is the single greatest barrier to maximising Gift Aid claims for UK fundraising organisations. Could an ‘opt-out’ system benefit your charity? This is your opportunity to influence the future of Gift Aid.
Opting-Out of Gift Aid
As the Institute continues its drive to maximise Gift Aid’s potential, we are exploring a possible revolutionary opt-out system.
Working with the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, Charities Aid Foundation, Charity Finance Directors’ Group, Charity Tax Group and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and alongside conversations with Government, we are investigating how an alternative and simpler Gift Aid system could work.
We need your help. Let us know your views on an opt-out system – do you think it would make legitimate Gift Aid claims simpler and more profitable?
To find out more and complete the short survey visit: http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/influence/keypolicyissues/giftaid/giftaidoptout.htm?dm_i=60Z,12FC,NF7HP,2JNR,1
Thank you for your participation.
Contact: The Tax-Effective Giving Team
Phone: 0845 458 4586
Email: taxback@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Website: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Date added: 28/05/2009
Community Food and Health Scotland Grants
If your organisation are considering any work relating to food and health in the forthcoming year....it could be cooking skills programme or support for a growing initiative,.... then you may like to consider an application to Community Food and Health (Scotland) who have an annual small grants scheme available for groups and agencies in Scotland who wish to improve access to, and take up of a healthy, varied and balanced diet. Grants from £500 to a new higher upper limit of £4000 are available and grant recipients are expected to spend their grant money within one year.
The small grant scheme opens in the spring and closes in the early summer. The 2009 small grant scheme will open on 21 April 2009.
The Fife Community Food Project are happy to help with any ideas or applications.
Website: www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk
Date added: 09/04/2009
Funding Roadshow Events - Revised Date
Do you have an idea for a project or initiative in your local community? Are you an established organisation looking to branch out into new activities? Are you looking for information or advice about applying for project funding?
If you’ve answered Yes to any of the questions above, then the Funding Roadshows could be for you. The roadshows will be taking place across a range of dates and locations in Fife from May through to September and will be staffed by representatives from Fife Council’s Funding & Monitoring Team, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Fife Environmental Trust and the Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS Fife and VONEF).
The dates/locations are as follows:
- Tuesday 12 May 2009, Oakley Community Centre, 6:30 – 8:30pm
- Thursday 14 May, The Rio, Newport-on –Tay, 2 – 4pm
- Tuesday 2 June, The Centre, Leven, 6:30 – 8:30pm
- Wednesday 5 August, Volunteer Centre Fife, Kirkcaldy, 4 – 6pm
- Wednesday 2 September, Rothes halls, Glenrothes, 2 – 4pm
The sessions will be run on a drop-in basis; however, to give us an idea of potential numbers, please contact CVS Fife or VONEF if you’re planning to attend. A reply slip is available below.
Contact: Elizabeth Kirk
Phone: 01592567001
Email: elizabeth.kirk@cvsfife.org
Attachment(s):
Date added: 06/05/2009
Voluntary Action Fund - Community Chest
The Voluntary Action Fund's (VAF) Community Chest grant has re-opened for new applications.
The grant is aimed at smaller community groups and voluntary organisations across Scotland and will provide grants of up to £1,000, as well as free training to groups with an annual income under £25,000. Applications can be made for a wide range of activities or operational costs and are welcome throughout the year with 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December deadlines.
Groups wishing to apply for a Community Chest grant can get further information and download the application form and guidance notes from the VAF website. Alternatively, please contact Patricia McKibben on 01383 620780.
The VAF will be coming to Fife in the course of the next couple of months - keep an eye on the CVS Fife website for further information.
Contact: Patricia McKibben
Phone: 01383 620780
Website: www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk
Date added: 09/03/2009
Self Management Fund for Scotland
Self Management Fund for Scotland launched
The Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) is delighted to announce that following final confirmation from the Scottish Government, the Self Management Fund for Scotland is now open for applications.
The Self Management Fund is available to voluntary organisations and community groups throughout Scotland to support work to encourage people living with long term conditions to learn more about the management of their condition, and to be become active partners in their own care.
The fund is set at £2 million per year, over the next two years.
The Self Management Fund will encourage good practice to be shared and innovative approaches to be developed. LTCAS will work with those organisations who will receive funding to capture learning gained through the projects and share this widely across Scotland.
Full details including guidance notes, eligibility and criteria for the fund can be found at the LTCAS website www.ltcas.org.uk where an application pack can also be downloaded.
The Self Management Fund is a key recommendation of 'Gaun Yersel – The Self Management Strategy for Scotland' published in 2008 in partnership between LTCAS and the Scottish Government.
The Self Management Strategy is informed by the lived experiences of people with long term conditions.
The strategy calls for:
- People to have more access to high quality information about their condition and its impact on their life.
- People to have more access to support including peer support.
- Increased provision of emotional and mental health support for people with long term physical conditions.
- A change in culture so that people – those receiving and those delivering services – have the confidence and capacity to work together as partners.
- Better partnership working by NHS, voluntary sector and local authorities.
Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary, Health and Wellbeing (Scottish Government) said:
“People who live with long term conditions know their own needs better than anyone. That’s why I’ve been such a strong supporter of the innovative approach of Gaun Yersel’, the self-management strategy we encouraged the Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland to develop – rooted in people’s own direct experience of living with their conditions.
The Self Management Fund is the single most important mechanism for turning the principles set out in Gaun Yersel’ into reality, and I’m delighted the Scottish Government is able to provide funding of £2 million a year in each of the next two financial years.
The voluntary sector has a proud tradition of helping people live well with long term conditions, and also of developing new approaches to working in partnership with the health service. I hope the grants made under the Fund will encourage a wide range of innovative and effective initiatives to flourish.”
For further information contact Kevin Geddes, Director of Self Management, details below.
Contact: Kevin Geddes, Venlaw Building, 349 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4AA
Phone: 0141 404 0231
Email: kevin.geddes@ltcas.org.uk
Website: www.ltcas.org.uk
Date added: 06/03/2009
Volunteering Opportunities
Admin Assistant/Treasurer - Green Worx initiative C.I.C
Volunteer assistant required to help with general admin and recording of financial transactions. We are an organic food growing project that is just finding its feet and could really do with someone experienced in this field to help us to help others to help our environment. We are a lively, friendly bunch who are not afraid to try out alternative methods to bring about positive change. If you can spare a few hours a week; have experience in third sector management commitees and relish a challenge then this could be for you. A salaried position is expected to become available.
Contact: Graham Venables, 17 Thane Place, Dunfermline, KY11 4XU
Phone: 07842237891
Email: greenworxi@ymail.com
Date added: 26/06/2009
Volunteer Drivers - WRVS Fife
A great opportunity exists to help out and help yourself at the same time
- Use your spare time to your advantage
- Meet new and interesting people
- This could be just the thing you’re looking for…
WRVS in Fife, offers GOOD NEIGHBOURS, HOME SUPPORT and COMMUNITY TRANSPORT assistance to those who can't use public transport, or who need additional support.
We are currently looking for volunteers from all over Fife to assist with the provision of transport and support, particularly in the following area's:
- North East Fife
- Kirkcaldy
- Dunfermline
WRVS Fife Good Neighbours & Community Transport Project (Central/West) are looking for a volunteer to assist in the office, based at Westbridge Mill, Kirkcaldy. Good organisational skills are essential. A minimum committment of 3 - 4 hours per week would be required.
WRVS Tuesday Club are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to organise and manage the Tuesday Club - which runs every fortnight, on a Tuesday (funnily enough), from 1pm to 3pm. A minimum committment of 2 - 3 hours per week would be required.
For further information please call WRVS on 01592 269654
Contact: Tracy Mayes/Gwen Young, WRVS, Westbridge Mill, Bridge Street, Kirkcaldy
Phone: 01592 269654
Email: FifeGNHSManager@wrvs.org.uk
Website: www.wrvs.org.uk
Date added: 22/06/2009
LINK are Recruiting Volunteer Befrienders
LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project - is currently recruiting volunteer befrienders in the East Fife and Levenmouth area. Volunteers meet fortnightly with a young person (12 - 18 year olds) to proved regular practical, social and emotional support and aim to help the young person access social and community activities and resources.
A training course is to be held in October 2009.
Contact: Jane Maciver, 7 Bell's Wynd, Kingsbarns, Fife KY16 8SP
Phone: 01334 880744
Email: jnmaciver@aol.com
Website: www.link.itgo
Date added: 05/05/2009
Treasurer - Cosmos Community Centre
Volunteer Treasurer required for busy local charity.
This involves a few hours commitment each month to liaise with Centre Staff, as well as attendance at monthly Management Meetings.
Contact: Cathy or Diane, Cosmos Community Centre, Abbey Walk, St Andrews
Phone: 01334 474140
Email: cosmos.centre@ic24.net
Website: www.cosmoscentre.org.uk
Date added: 30/04/2009
Volunteering Opportunities - Cancer Network Fife
Volunteers to meet the needs of the organisation across Fife. Training will be give if appropriate.
Contact: Helen Anderson Outreach Co-ordinator, 23 Commercial Road, "The Maltings", Ladybank KY15 7JS
Phone: 01337 832668
Email: handerson@cancernetworkfife.org.uk
Website: www.cancernetworkfife.org.uk
Date added: 30/04/2009
Recycle Your Stuff
CVS Fife advertises the following items on behalf of the owners. Please do not contact CVS Fife in relation to the items, contact the organisation direct.
CVS Fife offers this service at no cost and in good faith. We cannot be held responsible for misrepresentation of any items by organisations that use the service.
| Item | Grab a bargain courtesy of Fife Advocacy |
|---|---|
| Description |
All electrical equipment is free, however although they have been checked for suitablilty they HAVE NOT BEEN PROFESSIONALLY ELECTRICALLY TESTED. Cannot guarantee I will have instruction books for all these items either, but will do my best to find what I can. |
| Contact | Carolyne |
| Address | Fife Advocacy |
| Phone | 01383 511155 |
| Date Added | 03/07/2009 |
| Item | Floor standing Large Leaflet and Booklet Stand for donation to any organisation who can uplift |
|---|---|
| Promoter | Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Fife Region |
| Description | Large floor standing leaflet stand with 2 storage drawers at bottom for donation. Measures 118cm wide 64cm deep 170 cm height. Excess to our requirements. Would suit large room as can display large amounts of leaflets. |
| Contact | Jan Fury |
| Address | Bereavement Care Centre |
| Phone | 01592 715749 |
| Date Added | 25/06/2009 |