Fife Voluntary Action

FVA has a range of meeting rooms available to hire across Fife. They can be booked by colleagues in the third, public or private sectors. FVA has meeting rooms spread across Leven, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy. All of their buildings are conveniently located for public transport and with free parking nearby. Prices start… Read more about Caledonia House

There are a number of credit unions in Fife. Credit unions are owned by the people who use their services so the emphasis is always on providing the best service to members, rather than making profit. Credit unions come in all shapes and sizes. Please see the linked website providing information about credit unions in… Read more about Credit Unions in Fife

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) supports, develops and represents community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering. Operating from offices in Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Leven providing a wide range of support to third sector organisations and have expertise in a wide range of… Read more about Fife Voluntary Action

FootCare Fife is a toenail cutting service for people who struggle to cut their own toenails. You must be able to attend an appointment in one of the following community clinics: St Andrews Community Hospital, Adamson Hospital Cupar, New Volunteer House and Whyteman's Brae Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes Hospital… Read more about Footcare Fife

Fife Voluntary Action Befriending Project, Kingdom Companions offers trained short term befrienders for adults living in Fife who are challenged socially due to disability, mental health, bereavement, retirement or geography.

Fife Voluntary Action provides support to existing charities, organisations interested in becoming charities and any voluntary organisation or social enterprise on legal issues. FVA can help with: Understanding the legislation and regulations; New applications for charity status, SCIOs, trading companies and more… Read more about Legal Support

FVA supports new and existing third sector organisations that operate in Fife. FVA works with community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, social enterprises and individuals looking to set up a new organisation. Third sector organisations can contact FVA at any time to request information or support on just… Read more about Organisation Support

Respitality is a combination of the words ‘respite’ and ‘hospitality’. Respitality is in part supported by local businesses that donate short breaks for unpaid carers. This provides individuals with time away from their regular caring routine and helps them to remain well enough to continue their caring role.

Fife Voluntary Action works with partners across Fife to support unpaid carers, and facilitate the Carers Providers Forum. FVA manage a small grants scheme (Time to Live/Time for Me) that awards funding to carers to enable them to take a short break from their caring responsibilities.

Whether you are new to volunteering or not, young, old or have support needs FVA can help you to make the most of volunteering and have fun at the same time! FVA Volunteering Support can help with: Finding an opportunity; Improving your CV; Meeting new people and learning new skills; Managing risks, PVG and criminal… Read more about Volunteering Support