Grants awarded

This project offers free basic first aid training and free mental health awareness training within the local community, offering people the opportunity to learn lifesaving skills. This training is available in a variety of community settings. This is available at different times each month to suit demand, including weekdays, evenings or weekends. First aid and mental health knowledge are essential life skills that can empower the individual to respond effectively in an emergency situation but are also useful for personal development for use in employment or for volunteer work.

Areas supported: Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

This is a funded project from last year, they have an Activity Coordinator to support the day care service, that is available 5 days a week, where transport is offered to and from the centre for those unable to get there themselves. Teas, coffees and a healthy 2 course lunch is provided. The role has introduced a structured and diverse activity programme, which has evidenced an increase in the service users participating in the activities, which has had a direct impact on the improvement of their mental health and wellbeing.

Areas supported: North East Fife

The focus of this project is to engage with adults with a diagnosis of, or family experience of ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions, in a creative project culminating in digital media outputs. They will work in collaboration with the Scottish ADHD Coalition. This will provide a project that uses photography, sound recording, model-making, image editing, creative story making and film and will result in a mixture of creative and fact-based 'stories' for use with their own, and other families which will improve their mental health and wellbeing through working in a safe space where they can share experiences etc. They will engage with 12 participants, who will attend discussions over 4 weekly sessions to agree and develop themes, 16 x sessions where participants will explore different media and develop ideas, 4 x 1 day sessions of shooting and editing stories and finally Publication/celebration/sharing.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

Arden House provides FVA's Footcare Fife services with accommodation in its annexe two days per week week (Tuesday and Friday). This allows the footcare project to provide some 750 toenail cutting slots per annum to local residents at a very affordable rate, currently £10 per visit. Although the focus is on clients' feet, it is widely recognised that the service has a positive impact on their mental health and wellbeing, particularly in respect of elderly people with restricted mobility and finances.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

Benarty Community Forum offer practical support services that have been highly successful and are consistently on the lookout for new, exciting services and classes that will bring the community together. These include British Sign Language, Gaelic lessons and workshops which promote good mental health and wellbeing. Participants will enjoy an activity, access support and advice and a cup of tea and a chat. This is offered in a safe, warm space to come together on a weekly basis, sometimes having more than one or two two-hour sessions per week, accommodating up to 14 people at the hands-on sessions, ensuring that those who wish to attend these sessions get the chance by using a booking system.

Areas supported: Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

This project supports people with Bipolar. This group often experience multiple, overlapping forms of marginalisation - including mental ill health, disability, poverty, and social isolation. This project directly tackles these inequalities by offering free, accessible, and inclusive peer-led support. They will combine evidence-based self-management education, online accessibility, and community peer networks, it will build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing for participants - helping them stay well, connected, and supported close to home. They will offer 24 hours of self-management training workshops each year, primarily delivered online, monthly peer support groups in person in Fife, and online.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

This project benefits people with long term respiratory health conditions to help improve mental health and wellbeing by giving them increased access to singing and activities that brings them together with others and reduces the social isolation that often comes to those living with breathlessness. This is a free service, even the tea is free. The activities included are a variety of keep fit sessions (Yoga, Tai chi, Chair exercises, chair dance etc), which are provided monthly in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Northeast Fife, Methil, Rosyth. They also hold one annual event bringing all 5 groups together where they can join to sing, exercise and socialise. They also hold chef demos/tasting sessions of cheap easy cook meals.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

The Cozy café project that is delivered in Buckhaven runs every Wednesday and caters for around 20 - 30 people from the local community, offering them a welcoming and safe space to come along, improving their mental health and wellbeing and reducing social isolation. The volunteers actively work with those who attend by providing support and signposting them to relevant services. The calendar of activities organised for the year, includes other community organisations, speakers and entertainers, encouraging people to attend and get involved. In addition to activities or support provided at the café, they will be offered a something to eat and support from the food larder.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

Change Mental Health (CMH), in partnership with the Fife Housing Alliance (FHA) aim to introduce a new initiative, first of its kind. A Mental Health Resilience Support Worker supports tenancy-sustainment through the housing teams across Fife. This project aims to work with tenants on improving their mental health and wellbeing and improving their sustainability within tenancies. One-to-one support will be offered to approximately 120 tenants over two years, offering well-being planning, coping strategies, practical problem-solving, and connections to local activities and peer support.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

This project is aimed at two vulnerable groups, the elderly and war refugees, migrants and travellers in the Cupar area, these sessions will tackle social inclusion to improve their mental health and wellbeing. For the elderly they will run a crafts club, facilitating 8 sessions of pottery and clay work, where they will leave with a finished products to take home. For the other target group, war refugees, migrants and travellers, they will offer free face to face English classes every Saturday for 2-hour blocks over 46 weeks, again this will help combat severe and enduring mental health issues. This group can also then access 4 sessions with a published Illustrator to come and work with the refugee adults to support drawing and illustration classes to support those with war time trauma. Finally, both groups will be able to attend trips, there will be 4 trips as follows, Blackness Castle, Glamis Castle, private walking tour in St. Andrews and day trip and picnic to Ellie Ruby Bayy.

Areas supported: North East Fife

This project supports cancer patients, offering them complementary therapies, massage, aromatherapy or reflexology at client's choice delivered in their own home. This aims to improve their mental health, whilst going through a very difficult time in their life, whilst in some cases receiving invasive treatments for their condition. This funding will offer 40 new therapy sessions, with an additional 2 therapists.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Clued Up's Outreach team provides whole family support for vulnerable families affected by substance use in partnership with Barnardo's. We provide proactive, holistic and flexible support working with young people and families in an asset-based way to enable all family members to reduce barriers and progress individuals on their own journey to reach their full potential.<br> The staff team consists of 9 workers who provide one-to-one support, group work programmes, drop-ins and street work. A youth forum is established to create an environment where young people can co-produce with the workers on what activities will be on offer and have their say about local delivery.<br> This funding supports a residential stay and fun family activities each year.<br> - 3 Day trip activities,<br> - 2 Group work programmes,<br> - 1 3-day residential experience<br> The activities will be available to all families involved in the project (40, up to 120 individuals) who are involved in the project. The planning for the activities will be done collectively between the team and the young people and families over a period. The activities will include the outdoors and trips focusing on mindfulness, wellbeing, team building and building relationships, and fun. This will allow young people and families to come together to provide peer support to each other, build on and increase family relationships, increase their confidence and self-esteem, increase awareness of the outdoors, and increase physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth

This project supports bereaved people in distress and experiencing complex grief. Which delivers a specially designed 7-step pathway, which over 1-2 sessions help’s recently bereaved people better understand their grief, help activate their own self-coping mechanisms and help prevent damage to their long-term health. They are delivering a volunteer trauma-informed training programme in response to the increase seen in Fife, with people requesting support who have experienced a recent sudden and traumatic bereavement. They will upskill the volunteers who will support 250 people process these issues and prevent them from causing long-term damage to their mental health and wellbeing.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes

Cutting Edge Theatre are launching "INSPIRE Disability Arts: Kirkcaldy," which was delivered in Dunfermline in Year 4 and has been very successful, this is a free-to-attend weekly drama training programme for up to 20 learning/disabled adults (25+). This project directly addresses social isolation and poor mental wellbeing by supporting a dedicated community of learning/disabled people, regardless of their abilities, to have access to the performing arts and creativity industries. Activities include 40 weeks of 2-hour sessions a week per year, led by a specialist tutor and two learning-disabled assistants. This will establish Kirkcaldy's first dedicated drama training group, improve participants' confidence, social connection, and mental wellbeing, develop a replicable model for disability arts in Scotland.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

The Don’t Worry Be Happy (DWBH) project addresses the mental health/wellbeing inequalities experienced by deafblind people and the lack of accessible mental health improvement information and guidance/support. They offer accessible phone/home-based one-to-one sessions including mental health brief interventions, advice and support. The mental health brief interventions are delivered by guide/communicators. They ensure support/information is accessible to deafblind people in their preferred communication methods. Participants are also provided with evidence-based self-care resources - good mood food recipe cards, accessible/safe physical health exercise instruction sheets, good sleep guides and mindfulness/relaxation CDs. Resources will be available in bespoke accessible formats (Braille/moon/audio CDs).

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes

This project is extending the craft groups that currently runs at the centre. These sessions provide a friendly, supportive space where people can come together to knit, crochet, and take part in creative activities led by volunteers, helping to reduce loneliness and support positive mental health. A wider range of craft activities have been introduced such as art, pottery, weaving, and other creative workshops. This consists of 2 additional workshops per month for 4 hours each workshop, with 15 free places per session.

Areas supported: North East Fife

Dunfermline Advocacy has an additional Development Worker that supports 80 additional people in West Fife across 2 years. Each year they will support 50 people in 25 Citizen Advocacy partnerships, 25 vulnerable adults in West Fife matched with a volunteer, and an additional 15 vulnerable adults not matched with a volunteer. Each receiving direct support that is agreed on an individual basis.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

Dunnikier Park Golf offers community engagement, encouraging people to participate in an outdoor activity, that is accessible for all. It is available to the public as well as local support groups. All charitable organisations get free access. A development officer will now be available one day a week, promoting the service.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, North East Fife

East Wemyss C.A.F.E. (Community Access For Everyone) is an open and inclusive space for the entire community, specifically bridging gaps for individuals who are vulnerable or struggling with their mental health. They offer digital classes for the elderly, who don’t have access to the internet, they offer training through one-to-one or group sessions, in conjunction with Adult Basic Education, Fife Council Community Learning. This will equip community members with the basic skills needed to access and manage vital online services, advice, and benefits. They also offer a regular drop-in C.A.F.E. twice a week for three hours over 50 weeks, participants will be offered hot drink and snacks, as well as activities, this will help overcome social isolation and loneliness, helping to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

This is a community re-engagement and mental health recovery project for adults, aged 16+, with disabilities. This is a marginalised group who are isolated and disengaged from people and activities within their local community. Participants will have access to structured social and physical activity which improves mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Small groups of 4 adults with disabilities can attend per day and this is available 5 days per week. The focus is on integrating those who have become reclusive and withdrawn with normal community experiences and regular activity that supports their mental wellbeing.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

The Living in Art project, where community involvement will continue to bring participants of all ages together to reduce social isolation and increase self-esteem through 4 Falling UP projects for lifelong learning and build on the success that they have had. They have now added a wellbeing strategy called; Everybody Has to Start Somewhere. There is now priority access for 16-to-24-year-olds that is early intervention & prevention, needs based and community focused. Digital support for distance participation is also now offered. There is also an increase from 4 to 6 days per week, one of these days is a drop-in. An evening drop-in, and flexible weekend access is also available.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes

Families Affect by Autism have extended their current provision; they are supporting more vulnerable neurodiverse people within the west Fife area. Offering workshops for parents/carers to help them understand and cope with the challenges of caring for young adults with autism and mental health. Offering more specialist training and development for their volunteers to help them support the members effectively, building community connections and reducing isolation. Also developing partnerships with health, social care and education to provide the young people with specialist resources to support their integration within the local community.

Areas supported: South West Fife

Families in Trauma offer a project that addresses mental health challenges within families. Strengthen Families by empowering parents, equips parents through psychoeducational training, peer support skills, and practical strategies to build stronger, healthier family relationship. Initial support, parents will start and lead their own peer support groups, creating sustainable networks that can thrive independently. The sense of connection reduces isolation, builds trust, and nurtures compassionate communities where mental health can be discussed openly.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

Families Outside provides support to people that are affected by a family member being imprisoned. They offer a helpline and direct 1-to-1 community-based support. The Helpline is a multi-platform service offering support via telephone, email, text, webchat. For many families, the helpline is the first port of call when they are distressed, highly anxious, at their lowest ebb, looking for immediate support. Service users can be referred to the Regional Family Support Coordinator, who can meet them in their local area or carry out a home visit. The RFSC provides practical, social, emotional support, responding quickly and flexibly to needs as they arise, helping to identify and tackle immediate practical/emotional problems and longer-term needs, while achieving outcomes relevant to an individual.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Silverburn Park Campsite offers a tranquil location for people to get away and relax, benefiting their mental health and wellbeing. They are offering access to the glamping pods, 4 days per week, this is offered to local organisations who provide support to disadvantaged families. Beneficiaries are signposted through local organisations, as well as referrals from self, family and friends, where evidence of eligibility is provided. At their stay they will receive a home-cooked meal, dessert and drink and the cost of transport will be covered.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

Fife Centre for Equalities project focuses on improving mental health and wellbeing across Fife with a primary focus on minority ethnic communities, and additional support for older people, those with long-term health conditions or disabilities, and refugees. They provide companion support during the monthly get-togethers, offering participants a supportive environment where they can build connections, reduce social isolation, and access essential information and signposting to services. This is run in a group setting, but they can receive one to one support where required, also introducing flexible weekday drop-ins.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Fife Community Garden Network and the Sanctuary Garden will work in partnership, FCGN will run the project, and they will use TSG facilities to run the workshops across Dunfermline. The aim is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of local people through providing 16 organic vegetable growing workshops, free of charge. They will also grow & supply free vegetable seedlings & compost (growing kit) to new allotments, community gardens & workshop participants all year-round. From January to March 2026, they will hold 3 local events to promote the project in Dunfermline, showcasing its aims & activities through the year as well as the benefits to the community. They will promote volunteering to assist the running of the project. Finally, they aim to empower & increase resilience in local communities as well as enhancing mental / physical health & wellbeing.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

Fife Contemporary’s project supports groups to engage in creative activity, designed by artists in collaboration with participants and which are delivered in ways that provide positive benefits to mental health. A total of four community designed projects will be offered to specific groups. Each project will be time, location and community specific, focussing creative ideas that are important to that group location, experience or community. 4 groups will be connected with and have access to a short workshop and activities led by artists from their community at times built around participant needs. Using knowledge gained in these first workshops they will place artists to create tailor made art activities that produce tangible craft products for each of the four groups.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes

Fife Community Connections is an inclusive, community-led project coordinated by the mosque, working closely with local partners including the community police sergeant, voluntary organisations, and health and wellbeing services. They aim to reduce social isolation, improve mental health and wellbeing and strengthen community connections. This is aimed at minority ethnic groups, older adults aged 50+, and people living with long-term health conditions or disabilities. The vision is to create a more connected, resilient, and inclusive community where people of all ages and backgrounds can participate, share, and thrive. They will provide accessible opportunities for physical activity, healthy eating, and lifelong learning.

Areas supported: Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes

Fife Young Carers and Scottish Autism’s One Stop Shop are working in partnership to deliver support to Young Adult Carers (YACs) aged 16-25 who care for someone living with Autism. The project consists of a structured programme of group sessions, follow-up activities and family respite. Promoting positive mental wellbeing, reduce isolation and strengthen coping skills.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

Finding Your Feet supports amputees in Fife. This project is expanding what they currently offer. They hold regular Ampu-Teas at Beveridge Bowling Club in Kirkcaldy, giving Troopers (the amputee service users) and their families a consistent place to meet, talk and build confidence together. The sessions encourage connections, peer understanding and a sense of belonging. They also offer online one-to-one counselling sessions for anyone who needs extra emotional support, and they would coordinate activities, arrange transport where needed and keep in regular contact with attendees. Each meeting gives people a chance to reconnect, share experiences and regain confidence in their own abilities.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Forgan Arts Centre run Queering the Clachan a project that improves the mental health and wellbeing of LGBT+ people, allies, and rural communities across Northeast Fife, through delivering at least 24 further sessions workshops, readings, talks, creative socials, intergenerational meetups, outdoor activities, and supported day trips. Building on the networks, peer support, and visible allyship established in year 4.

Areas supported: North East Fife

Friends of Craigtoun run the ‘I can Learn’ project, which is targeted at those with additional support needs (ASN). This project will provide training, evidencing additional learning capacity for those with ASN and particularly a learning disability, by developing cooking, catering and hospitality skills to accredit non-formal learning, enabling practical voluntary outcomes by serving the community. The project engages those participants with positive learning/training/work experience and work placement both with them and potentially other organisations with prospects leading to possible employment, within the capacity of each person.

Areas supported: North East Fife

Furniture Plus run wood working and recycling workshops, these are tutor led to small groups. They involve learning new woodworking skills using either waste wood or old furniture, learning skills such as wood turning, joinery, painting, upcycling.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth

Thrive Together will strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of adults in the Gallatown and Sinclairtown area by supporting local volunteers to reconnect, build confidence, and participate in meaningful community activities. This is a supported volunteering opportunity, that over a 12-month period, the project will provide a structured Volunteer Wellbeing Programme combining regular group sessions, creative and outdoor activities, and reflective wellbeing one-to-one check-ins. There is 25 places available for individuals who are struggling with confidence, motivation, or routine. Through the role they will be involved in facilitated peer-led community projects such as garden maintenance, community meals, repair cafes, and creative workshops.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

Give a Dog a Bone are running a classes and activities such as yoga, cooking, reminiscing etc. When possible, they are also organising weekly dog walks through local parks/beaches to boost physical and mental health. They aim to reduce loneliness and isolation, improve mental and physical health and create independence through practical, emotional and peer support. Empower older people through renewed skills, increased confidence and a sense of purpose.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

The Let’s Grow Together project is a volunteer led project, looking after the garden, growing food and creating wildlife habitats. The gardens provide a safe outdoors space with staff providing training and support. Local support organisations can refer potential volunteers in for the project, and they hold volunteering sessions at different times and days, including Saturdays and early evenings to ensure inclusivity. The project will improve mental health and wellbeing by providing volunteering opportunities, bringing people together, tackling social isolation and loneliness, connecting people with the outdoors, gain skills, get more involved in their community. Weekly volunteer sessions are available for 30 volunteers.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

Homelands Trust have a Volunteer Co-Ordinator who is working to strengthen training, improve communication, and create meaningful roles that benefit both individuals and the wider community. They aim to increase volunteer numbers, by engaging this will improve their mental health and wellbeing, producing more opportunities to engage.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

The project is a peer lead support group for mum's experiencing low mood and anxiety who are struggling with day today life pressures and wish for something better. At these sessions they look at common examples of low mood, behaviours and vicious cycles that people get caught in when feeling low. The attendees support each other on this journey and form relationships which becomes hugely beneficial for inclusion in the community and helps them to feel less isolated on their journey. Where they have small children, a creche will be available, this allowing the parent to attend. They have a variety of visitors attend the group to offer advice and information. This is a 12 -16-week programme and when suitable they will be contacted once or twice a month.

Areas supported: Glenrothes

This is a project aimed at older people in the Dunfermline area, the aim of the project is to educate the wider community on key risk factors, how to protect themselves and their loved ones, and provide information on what support is available locally for older people in need. Through the interventions of this project, this will prevent the abuse of older people in Fife. But when abuse does occur, the necessary support for victim-survivors in Fife will be in place. They will deliver, Pop-up advice clinics in trusted community settings, to educate older people on how to spot the signs of abuse and where to access help if required, provide increased awareness of the 24/7 helpline for initial advice and signposting to older people or concerned family and friends. Case work with older victim-survivors of medium to high-risk cases, creating a personalised support plan and connecting them with relevant agencies.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

This project supports people with disabilities aged 21+, this includes a varied programme of inclusive community activities that supported the mental health & wellbeing of the most vulnerable members of the community. The project includes the following activities - pottery, clay work, painting, jewellery making, gaming, sewing, mixed art & crafts, cooking, baking, beauty therapy and a mental health group. These activities are run in group sessions to encourage communication, peer to peer support, friendships, teamwork, development of community support networks and improved mental health and wellbeing. They also have a lunch club and the delivery of daily food parcels to local families experiencing food insecurity.

Areas supported: Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

Kennoway Community Shed will be delivering a range of activities aimed at supporting mental health and wellbeing. This includes structured hobby and craft sessions like woodworking, creative arts, skill-building workshops, gardening sowing seeds / potting, plants flowers or group projects that encourage mindfulness and a sense of achievement. There are also social meetups and peer-support activities, providing safe, inclusive spaces for people to connect, share experiences, and reduce loneliness.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

This service is aimed at parents with children who have complex needs and are seriously struggling with their mental health. Through this project they are providing early intervention to help stop parents from reaching the crisis point and help those with suicidal thoughts get the appropriate support to move from surviving to thriving. They are offering 8 sessions each for 10 parents and one-to-one advocacy. The project will be easily accessible, inclusive, and non-judgmental, ensuring that support reaches those who need it most.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes

Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project offers 2 qualified and experienced counsellors (one of which is a volunteer) to deliver 1:1 therapeutic counselling and support to young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who live in Fife and who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Referrals will continue to be fast tracked into the service, and they will receive one to one counselling and support will include crisis support.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Kingdom Offroad Motorcycle Club provides a weekly full day placement & group-work sessions for up to 12 candidates per cohort. Each Cohort will be for 12 weeks. Participants will work through Youth Achievement Awards for young adults between 16- 25. There will be individual wellbeing sessions offered, post programme sign posting and an opportunity for ongoing volunteering where appropriate. The groupwork will include discussions on health and nutrition, physical fitness, bio chemicals, sleep, coping strategies, empathy, drugs and alcohol, social relationships, including online social media. After the group work session, they focus on motorcycle maintenance and mechanics, health and safety, use of tools. During the afternoon they are out on the motorbikes learning off-road motorcycle skills and riding techniques.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

Fife LGBTIQ+ Sports Incubator is a community engagement project which seeks to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people in Fife, through participation in sport, physical and outdoor activity. This will consist of 10 weeks of multisport sessions taking place in Cupar Sports centre including basketball, football, floorball, handball, pickleball, badminton and gymnastics sessions. 10 weeks of outdoor activity sessions to take place using the Lomond Hills Regional Park and surrounds including mixed terrain walking, hill climbing, planning routes and paddleboarding sessions. 10 weeks of access tasters to track and field athletic disciplines at Pitreavie in Dunfermline, where participants will try sprints, hurdles, shot put, javelin and long-jump sessions.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

This project offers one-to-one befriending, peer to peer support, social outings and group events during the year. All of this offers the befriendee’s an opportunity to form a trusting relationship with their befriender. This helps to develop a greater degree of self-confidence and emotional growth, to make use of their own personal skills, to form and maintain relationships with others, attend social and group events with some support and form supportive friendships with peers. They are also running 8 social events per year which allow people to come together as a group, in a secure, supported environment, meet others and have fun.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

This project is aimed at the Ukrainian community and works towards making them feel welcome and like they belong. Feel supported and less isolated. This group allows them to address any problems they are having and be signposted to the appropriate place. They run a sewing group fortnightly, but they meet in the evening and also during the day monthly. They would like to extend what they offer by purchasing more sewing machines. They will continue to offer the dates and times they previously offered, but could welcome more people along.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

The Managing Well project is a project that aims to reduce the barriers to accessing services through the provision of group sessions for survivors of childhood trauma. This is a peer-led project that enables survivors referred to the service to access support more quickly, focusing on those most in need. Survivors are supported to better understand the impact of trauma on their mental health and to develop emotional self-regulation techniques to better manage mental health issues arising from this trauma - thereby preventing these issues from becoming more complex. There are up to 7 supported self-help group sessions, facilitated by an experienced, paid peer worker, face-to-face as well as remotely. Each session will include 3 groups per week.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth

This project is aimed at young people aged between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age, this is an art restoration project, where the young people are involved in the process. The piece of art is 50 years old and had been commissioned by centre users previously. When attending they will get access to a hot meal and encouraged to mix and seek support where required.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

This project delivers interactive performances in care homes. These performances offer stimulation, enjoyment, and a sense of connection, making a difference to participants mental health and wellbeing. After the performance the musicians stay to chat over tea, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere. They are delivering residences in 6 care homes, providing them with 2 performances per home. Continue Tea and Tunes at the Old Kirk, delivering seven performances each year, providing home-baked treats and hot drinks for the attendees. The venues are Chapel Level Care Home, Raith Manor, Methven House Care Home, Ostlers House, Barrogil House Care Home, Harbour Care Home, and the Old Kirk.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

The Companion and Bereavement Support Project provides a safe, welcoming space for individuals experiencing grief, loss, or social isolation. The project combines professional support and trained volunteers, creating a dual approach that addresses both emotional and practical needs. Licensed grief counsellors, wellbeing coaches, and creative therapists will lead structured sessions focused on coping strategies, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. Sessions include peer discussions, therapeutic workshops, creative arts, mindfulness, and gentle movement exercises, supporting self-expression, reducing anxiety, and strengthening resilience.

Areas supported: Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

Lucky Ewe has employed a part-time member of staff, who will expand their learning opportunities through this funding, including opportunities for habitat creation, biodiversity monitoring and orchard management. This role will welcome and support interns and volunteers, including those facing barriers to participation such as mental health challenges, neurodivergence, or social isolation, strengthen the therapeutic and wellbeing benefits of the placements by ensuring a stable, nurturing environment where people feel safe, valued, and able to grow.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

This project supports unpaid cancer carers across Fife as they navigate the shift from partner, spouse, parent, or child to carer, improving their mental wellbeing, reducing isolation, and fostering resilience and self-compassion, helping carers manage relationships, cope with bereavement, and prioritise self-care. The Maggie’s Cancer Support Specialist and Maggie’s volunteers facilitate peer support Activities that include, Friends & Family Support Groups on a Monday, a bereavement course on a Wednesday, 1:1 Carer Support, Weekday drop-ins, referrals to Maggie’s Benefits Advisor or Psychologist on a case-by-case basis, friends and family are invited to join the final session of the Living Well with Prostate Cancer (6-week course) and Ongoing with Cancer (7-week course - for people with late-stage cancer facing death), access to Getting Started with and Getting Ready for Treatment sessions, Relaxation, and Exercise sessions and they actively promote Informal peer support for carers.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes

Music Development Group hold weekly music group sessions that will help improve the participants build confidence/capability and will create a close community of individuals, each with their own issues, but finding common ground, mutual support, solace and friendship in being part of a therapeutic and creative group activity through the medium of music. Each Thursday from 10am to 4pm at Chapel Neighbourhood Centre for 40 weeks of the year, catering for up to 15 participants per session. Then from March to September, they will run an extra weekly evening session for those unable to attend during the day. This project will help people in the Community with their mental health and wellbeing, who are struggling for a variety of reasons, such as medical, isolation, loneliness, cost of living crisis or even those adjusting to retirement. This funding will also allow the group to produce a record with their songs. All of this will be free of charge.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

This project supports adults with learning disabilities in Fife who are struggling with mental health, they have access to a weekly service where they will take part in fully supported, fun, educational, fulfilling group social activity. The activity range includes bee keeping, off-road cycling, rock climbing, nature walks, working with exotic animals, horticulture, arts & crafts, kayaking, tank driving and much more. This is designed to instil confidence and develop skills which further improve lives and opportunities. Each activity runs a full day; transport is provided and the group participating receives all the support they need from the team of highly trained staff. The funding will enable them to continue the additional day and will support the growth of activity in the new centre. The funding will directly benefit 45+ adults with learning disabilities.

Areas supported: Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

This a volunteer project that provides a safe & supportive therapeutic environment in which to support those in need. Through nature-based activities & community engagement, we seek to reduce social isolation & food insecurity, improve mental health & overall wellbeing. The activities include a sensory garden & more vegetable growing, giving the volunteers a regular supply of healthy, locally grown food. They have introduced cooking sessions, using the food they grow, they will learn new skills and get a meal. They are targeting young people in Fife, as there has been the greatest increase in mental health conditions. They are building their relationships with Falkland House School and Lucky Ewe. They also aim to introduce walk and talk sessions.

Areas supported: North East Fife

PAMIS Fife will deliver a programme of activities for people with profound learning and multiple disabilities (PMLD) and their families to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The activities will include 10 x Therapeutic Dance sessions, 18 x Music/Art Club sessions, 2 x Pony Axes (Pony axes is a unique activity which involves people in wheelchairs/with limited mobility using a specially designed horse drawn cart to access areas such as woodland or beaches), 6 x Hot/Cold Water Therapy sessions for carers and 8 x Families Counselling Sessions.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Pen Pal’s Community Meals project is aimed at queer and/or neurodivergent adults in Fife. They host monthly community meals, held at Greener Kirkcaldy, making use of their existing community meal infrastructure, and have an emphasis on building and deepening connection, lessening isolation as well as connecting people to each other and local resources. They are supported by a sessional worker, and volunteers who would take part in both preparing and hosting the meals. This also offer the members access to transferable skills, preparing healthy and nutritious meals, through a supportive and neuro-affirming framework, as well as the social connection and mental health benefits of cooking and eating together.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

This fund enables the Parish Nurse service to focus on improving mental health and the wellbeing of lonely, isolated elderly residents in the St Andrews area. The attendees can access seated exercise, a diverse program including art, sensory stimulation, nature-based activities, health walks, gentle exercises and music and movement, games, sharing meals, talking, reminiscing therapy and advice, proven to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Areas supported: North East Fife

The Soundtrack of Fife (Dunfermline and Kirkaldy): Transforming the lives of those living with dementia through music aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation of people living with dementia, their families and carers in Dunfermline and Kirkaldy. The project aims to establish at least 5 new community Help Points in Dunfermline and 5 new Help Points in Kirkaldy, reaching families living in underserved areas. Develop a whole community approach to spreading awareness and skills through upskilling community health and social care profession. The Help Points are a place in the heart of the community led by the community, where trained staff and volunteers reach out and support people in their community affected by dementia. A place where people can access free resources to get started and get the most from a playlist and build new supportive relationships, offer and receive peer support which can help them thrive in the community.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy

The Keep Kicking On project, is a sports-based suicide prevention intervention supporting young men aged 16-25 with mental health issues in Kirkcaldy. Each session is split equally between wellbeing activities and football with monthly workshops on key issues (substance misuse, social media, employability, financial management, coping strategies etc) and regular social activities also featuring. This is available twice a week over a 50-week period, referrals come from GP surgeries and other Third Sector organisations. The project brings together young men who share the same interest in sport and have similar struggles and helps improve their mental health and wellbeing, empower them to build positive relationships and support networks and to grow and improve together,

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

Re-Employ aim to work with participants that are 18 years old and above, that have underlying health conditions. This project offers a rolling programme that is replicated every three weeks. Up to 4 people and will spend 2 hours from 11am to 1pm at the group, they will work in pairs or in a group producing items such as personalised mugs and cap’s, they will have the opportunity to use tools such as the heat press and PC software. The programme is tailored to suit each individual participants needs and capabilities. They will receive a certificate of achievement, and family and friends will be invited along to view successes.

Areas supported: Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

Relationship Scotland – Couples Counselling offer 700 free counselling sessions to people from a disadvantaged socio-economic background who struggle with poor mental health caused by a breakdown of relationships, social isolation and exacerbated by poverty and the cost-of-living crisis. Year 5 & 6 will focus on young adults, 18-24 yrs, as this group has been underrepresented as young people experience financial and social barriers accessing their service. They will take around 80 referrals, an estimated 60 individuals and 20 couples from other agencies and will work closely together with support workers from those agencies to ensure engagement. The total number of beneficiaries will be around 100 people.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy

The project works towards enhancing people’s connectedness, reduce isolation, and improve mental health and resilience. Over years 5 and 6 they would aim to support at least 40 people per year who are most at risk of poverty. Delivering up to 140 sessions annually across a package of Mediation, Contact/Family Time, Therapy, and Counselling.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Restoration Fife are introducing the Cupar Recovery Cafe and a Fife wide programme of wellbeing activities designed to improve mental and physical health, build confidence, and strengthen community connections. The project builds on a successful test of change piloted in Kirkcaldy, where they trialled new approaches to supporting people in recovery. The Cafe will offer a safe, inclusive, and structured space where people can reduce isolation and building positive social networks, reduce substance use and make healthier choices. These sessions will run from 10:30am until 2:00pm, for 10/15 participants attending weekly, this will include walking, fishing, football, gym sessions, holistic therapies, pottery, arts and crafts, bowling, go-karting, water sports, and more. All the activities will be free and welcome family members, fostering inclusion and shared recovery.

Areas supported: South West Fife

This is a new project based out of Woodmill High School and St. Columba's High School working with young people aged between 16 and 24. The project is to improve mental wellbeing and strengthen protective factors against homelessness through a school-based wellbeing drop-in space, that will be available on a weekly basis, hosting up to 20 participants per week. Pupils will be identified of being at risk of individual or family homelessness and offer targeted support before they reach crisis point. They have access to wellbeing activities, refreshments and creative outlets that promote relaxation, connection and self-care. They will receive a wellbeing pack, they will have a Wellbeing Boost Fund that will allow young people to access external community-based activities or materials that nurture their confidence and wellbeing. Finally, they will build stronger, trusted relationships between young people and supportive adults, improving early identification and engagement.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

Rosyth Community Eats Project (EATS Rosyth), delivers a structured programme of gardening, volunteering and cooking activities designed to improve mental health and wellbeing through meaningful engagement, social connection, skill-building and access to good food. Greenspaces activities are weekly supported volunteer gardening sessions, Wednesdays between 10:00 and 12:30, for people with long-term health conditions and learning disabilities, followed by a shared lunch. A new Thursday morning volunteer group will engage wider community members, including those experiencing isolation or seeking meaningful activity. There will be eight Field-to-Fork cooking sessions, where participants harvest, cook and share food grown onsite. Four themed cooking courses per year, 8 sessions each, free to participants. Confidence-building sessions for men experiencing isolation or unemployment. Ready, Steady, Employment, combining cooking skills, food hygiene training and confidence-building for those seeking work or volunteering.

Areas supported: South West Fife

Safe Space works with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and provides specialist long term counselling and groupwork to clients. The service is provided by recruiting volunteer counsellors on Diploma Counselling courses who require placements as well as groupwork volunteers who have experience of working in groups. This funding allows them to recruit more volunteers and provide appropriate supervision and training.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

Scotland Yard Adventure Centre have a full time Family Support & Play Team Leader in Fife and build parent/carer support activities into their weekly play sessions for disabled children and their families, which take place in Kirkcaldy every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. The Family Worker will continue to attend these sessions at the weekend, meeting with the families. They now have a joint approach between the Family Worker and the Play Team Leader; this is allowing them a larger reach. They will continue to offer one to one support, create personalised wellbeing plans to track progress towards specific goals. They aim to support 140 parents/carers per year over the next two years. This then providing them with respite time, reducing social isolation and giving them practical advice on navigating health, education and social services.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

The Hope and Healing project, which is a community-based and family led project is designed to improve the mental wellbeing of families affected by substance use in Fife. This project encourages families to take time for themselves and learn the value of doing so. As families try new activities, they feel immediate improvements to their mental wellbeing as they get relief from the stress of their lives at home. They activities include reiki, pottery, and arts and crafts sessions. Families are equipped with tools and skills to better manage their mental wellbeing once the funded period has come to an end.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Seal Dunfermline supports young adults aged 16 to 25 across Dunfermline and West Fife. The project combines physical activity, mental health support, and practical life skills to improve participants overall wellbeing and resilience. They have access to fitness sessions, nature walks, healthy eating and cooking workshops, mental health education, and one-to-one mentoring, the programme empowers young people to build healthier lifestyles, develop coping strategies, and foster stronger connections with their community. In years 5 and 6 the project will deliver 66 sessions in total including six group outings, activity days or wellbeing retreats to build confidence and cohesion.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

The Glenrothes Chill Club is a project delivered by skilled and experienced staff, supported by two volunteers who all understand the complex needs of neurodiverse young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Through delivery of this project in Dundee and Edinburgh they have evidenced that neurodiverse young people have become more settled and confident, and they have seen remarkable growth in their engagement. This will be delivered as a youth club environment where they will feel fully included, understood, and supported. The young people to take ownership of this new service identifying activities that suit their needs and interests, this will include arts and crafts, where young people express themselves through painting, model-making, and design and baking sessions, which combine teamwork, communication, and hands-on learning. In addition to these activities, they will also offer one to one family support though the Family Support workers who will focus on those neurodiverse young people most in need of targeted, intensive support to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Areas supported: Glenrothes

Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland use the hook of sport, through a mix of reminiscence, social activities and taking part in inclusive physical activities to connect older people who share their interest and passion for sport. They currently have five weekly Clubs - Kirkcaldy RFC, Gilvenbank in Glenrothes, Dunfermline, East Fife, Cupar and Inverkeithing. Community Clubs consist of the first half being sporting reminiscence and cognitively stimulating games and the second half facilitates physical activity with a range of activities and sports. The beneficiaries will be isolated older people 50+ living with multiple conditions such as dementia, depression, loneliness and increasingly limited mobility.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

St Andrews Environmental Network provides Beach Wheelchairs, which is a free, fully accessible beach experiences that support mental health, reduce isolation and enable people with mobility barriers to reconnect with nature, family and community. Future funding will allow them to continue to offer a free, safe and coordinated service operating April to October, four days per week. They will introduce to their fleet of wheelchairs the first all-terrain electric beach wheelchair, enabling independent beach access for those who cannot self-propel- a major step forward in dignity, autonomy and confidence.

Areas supported: North East Fife

STAND aims to establish 2 additional Dementia Friendly Meeting Centre Spaces, 1 in Elie, East Neuk of Fife and 1 in Glenrothes. These Meeting Spaces would provide local support to up to 30 new people living with dementia and their family carers. They would start recruitment for 2 Dementia Friendly Meeting Centre Space Facilitators and an administrator and have in post by July 2026 at the latest. Each space will run weekly for 50 weeks per year, offering 1080 attendances in year 5 and in year 6 they would aim to expand depending on demand. At the centres they will include the 6-week training, named A Good Life with Dementia. The course is important in bringing together the group, giving peer to peer information and reducing stigma around the diagnosis.

Areas supported: Glenrothes, North East Fife

SupportED - The Linda Tremble Foundation delivers a befriending service for people with eating disorders (ED) and unpaid carers. They will also be adding additional peer support groups in-person in St Andrews, one in central Fife plus one virtual peer support group enabling them to reach people who cannot attend in person. This is in addition to the befriending service in person/virtual/phone. 15-20 befrienders will be carefully matched to people with ED and unpaid carers for a minimum of 12 months befriending support to provide emotional support, strengthening local networks, sharing experiences, coaching in response to people's individual and changing needs, to help with loneliness, isolation, low confidence, self-esteem and poor mental health. They will also provide New Maudsley training to 4 unpaid carers to build their capacity to care, maintain the caring role, self-manage their responsibilities ensuring they also have a life. They will also provide walks and talks as many participants have shown an interest in the outdoors, improving their mental and physical health/wellbeing

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

SWAN provides monthly autistic-led Peer-Support Groups and Wellbeing Walks, bringing together autistic women and non-binary people across Fife for regular support and peer-support, outings and activities, reducing isolation and improving wellbeing. They recruit, train and support local autistic volunteers, to run the groups, hold meetups, and organise activities across Fife. The activities include things such as wellbeing walks, peer-support groups, health walks, outings and activities, for people in more rural areas they are providing hybrid online and in-person activities , which also support the winter months.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes

This project currently offers a crisis helpline operating from 6pm to midnight, supporting callers in distress or crisis. This fund is now enabling them to expand this from 11am until midnight, giving greater access to people. They also have two peer support hubs in Dunfermline, offering weekly group sessions for men, women bereaved by suicide, and young people. They will expand these services out with the hubs. One-to-one counselling (in person and online) delivered by qualified professionals or trained volunteers. They will also introduce and deliver QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Train school staff, parents, volunteers, and local professionals in QPR techniques. Provide materials and resources to support ongoing education and intervention. Finally, they will produce music and videos featuring lived-experience storytelling to foster empathy and understanding and host virtual and in-person events to promote mental health education and connect isolated individuals.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Tayside Institute Community Centre will run a number of events to be put on in the Newburgh area, this will be aimed at the local community, due to their rural location and the lack of affordable transport they lack activities to attend locally. This consists of a series of social events (aiming for 10 standalone events and initiation of at least 1 regular club), open to all, where a range of activities will be offered alongside signposting leaflets from a wide range of support services to help people access information they may need. Some of these activities will be bingo, quizzes, music nights, ladies nights, crafting sessions and other activities with the aim of reducing social isolation, improving wellbeing of participants and preventing mental health issues before they arise.

Areas supported: North East Fife

Team Jak provides support for inspirational families of children with cancer locally. It provides monthly pop-up sessions from St Columba’s Church in Glenrothes which give families of children with cancer a chance to meet, play, craft, eat and have fun within a safe session for those who are immuno-suppressed. These sessions provide real opportunities for parents and carers to meet and share the load with other parents, share experiences and top tips. They will provide 8 Adult Twilight Sessions with wellbeing workshops, 2 Dads, 2 Mums outings and 1 adult outing to give parents/carers a lift in spirits.

Areas supported: Glenrothes

The Breastfeeding Network supports mums who are breastfeed and struggling with their mental health due to the stigma attached. They have trained volunteers who are now involved in running three groups. All groups are free of charge to attend, and refreshments are provided.?Over years 5 and 6, they are opening 2 new additional groups in more rural areas, where transport into towns is less regular. They aim to increase the local numbers of mums who wish to breastfeed but have concerns.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth

Central Park Community Trust promotes physical activity and improves the physical and mental health of people in the Cowdenbeath Area by providing sessions. They aim to develop more programmes for woman. The project would recruit a dedicated staff member working 12 hours per week to engage with users and other local agencies and organisations to identify and implement new programmes exclusively for women and girls over 16 using available local data and organisations to target vulnerable groups. They also offer female students that attend opportunities to volunteer with the Trust, build a CV and will fund courses such as First Aid, Coaching Courses and mentoring by the Women's Activity Co-ordinator.

Areas supported: Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

The Resilient Roots is a supported volunteering programme that has been successfully delivered over the past three years, enabling adults with additional support needs to gain skills, confidence, and improved wellbeing through meaningful outdoor activity. Several supported volunteers have progressed into mainstream volunteering roles at The Ecology Centre, and 2 completed an SCQF Level 4 Forest and Outdoor Learning Award. The continued funding would allow them to support 20 adults through 38 weekly sessions per year during school term at the17-acre site at Kinghorn Loch. Activities include woodland and garden management, path and pond upkeep, food growing, conservation work, and craft tasks like woodwork and produce making for the café and shop.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

The Good Seed offers local people a dedicated space where people can come, feel valued, and connect/reconnect. They aim to continue to offer two sessions per week, on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am-4pm, maximum 15 per session, offering warmth, light refreshments, an activity alongside companionship and conversation where people can feel welcome, safe and supported. This includes a range of activities, arts & crafts, sewing, local history and heritage and old photos/memories sessions, and more may be included. Volunteers will assist with signposting people to other organisations to access support.

Areas supported: Glenrothes

The Hive’s project is aimed at young people aged between 16 and 24 and from the LGBTQ community. They offer 1-2-1 sessions and peer support sessions. There will be 4 x 12-week blocks per year. They offer 12 x 1-2-1 sessions per week and 6 peer support groups. These will include, Intrusive thoughts peer support group, depression and anxiety peer support group, friends and family of the trans community peer support group - reflective journaling peer support group and tea, cake and a blether isolation reduction peer support group.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

Minding Fife will continue the established groups, maintaining specialisms in Trauma, Abuse/Women, Men Only, Chronic Pain, Menopause, and Nature-Based Approaches. Collaboration with NHS Fife Psychological Services and Health/Social Care also, focus on Pain Management through the physiotherapist, fully trained in Mindfulness /Compassion Approaches. Strengthened collaboration with FIRST (substance abuse recovery), restoring confidence, self-esteem, additional training in habit formation.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes

This is a new project, the Back Onside project will provide men in Dunfermline, those who are socially isolated or hard-to-reach, with a supportive, peer-led environment that improves mental health and wellbeing, fosters connection, personal growth, and skill development. The workshops will have 15-20 regular, weekly participants, focusing on supporting these vulnerable and at-risk adult males, who are not currently engaged with any other support services. The sessions will take place at both East End Park and Pitreavie Soccer Centre and will consist of workshops on coping strategies, healthy lifestyles, employability, drug and alcohol awareness etc, sport and physical activity, football and multi-sport, as well as social and recreational activities (chosen by participants), and peer mentoring, the project offers men opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and expand their social networks in a non-judgmental, non-stigmatised welcoming space. By attending the participants mental health and wellbeing will be improved in a number of ways.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

This is a continuation of a previously funded project, which is a weekly lunch club, that provides a provides home-made soup, toasties or sandwiches along with a tea and coffee and a sweet treat, all home baked. This is aimed at the elderly and their families or carers, this aims to combat social isolation and loneliness and reconnect them with the community. They also include a trip away and something for Christmas for the participants.

Areas supported: North East Fife

The project we will reach over 130 people/year who are living with long-term health conditions (LTCs) and struggling with poor mental health, isolation, and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. They will deliver the following across 12-months, one-to-one self-management support, offering an average six sessions each. Participants will build confidence, develop coping strategies, and manage stress. Appointments will be offered within one week of referral, maintaining engagement rates above 80%. Two 10-week Lifestyle Management Courses (LMCs) for groups of up to 12 participants each, focusing on pacing, sleep, stress, and physical activity in a supportive group setting. Peer Development and Volunteering: Training and mentoring at least six people with lived experience of LTCs to become Peer Volunteers, extending reach and sustainability. Links to wider community resources, including financial advice, food provision, mental health services, and local social opportunities helping people manage the combined challenges of poor health and financial hardship.

Areas supported: Levenmouth

This is a new project and is aimed at parents/carers and the focus is on adult peer connection and emotional wellbeing, over childcare. They will work closely with health visitors and nurseries to reach parents struggling with postnatal anxiety, stress, or loneliness. The trauma-informed, drop-in model builds confidence, provides coping strategies, and reduces feelings of overwhelm. This will run two weekly, adult-focused drop-ins for 50 weeks each year, providing safe, stigma-free spaces where adults can connect, share experiences, and access mental health and wellbeing support. They will run Digital Inclusion & Wellbeing Drop-in’s.

Areas supported: Kirkcaldy

This is a new project that is aimed at older Touch residents to socialise in a small group setting that offers food, warmth, fun and companionship. They would facilitate one session a week at the Touch Community Garden portacabin, which will focus on fun, chat, social activities, food and warm space and will be in addition to the 3-x weekly garden volunteering sessions. They expect between 12-15 residents to attend weekly. It will help the residents to connect with each other, thus reducing social isolation and identify any additional support needs and signpost them on appropriately.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

This is a new project that aims to deliver a low-threshold, male-only harm-reduction and wellbeing project in Dunfermline to address the growing gap in substance-use and mental-health support for men in Dunfermline. The project provides a welcoming, stigma-free space where men can connect, feel safe and get access to support before reaching crisis. They provide weekly 2-hour men’s sessions facilitated by experienced staff, offering group discussion, peer support and practical signposting. Monthly activities chosen by participants (e.g. walking, exercise, creative or cooking sessions, guest speakers, outings etc). Ad-hoc one-to-one check-ins and informal support between sessions. Training in suicide prevention, trauma-informed support, and harm reduction. The funding will be topped up by from Fife Council - City of Dunfermline Local Community Planning Budget.

Areas supported: Dunfermline

Project summary coming soon.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Victim Support Scotland provides specialised support to people in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy whose mental health and wellbeing have been impacted by anti-social behaviour (ASB), and associated aggravators like hate crime or threatening/abusive behaviour. They aim to support 60 individuals who have experienced severe, persistent antisocial behaviour. This support consists of regular 1:1 support?session’s where victims will have access to a trauma-informed listening ear. They can support them to report the behaviour to the police, advocate for?them to the council or housing association, and guide them through the court process if the crime goes to trial. They will continue and develop the peer and wellbeing support that they introduced last year.

Areas supported: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy

Volunteering Matters are delivering an intergenerational volunteering programme linking young people up with someone who is over 50, which is organised by a volunteer co-ordinator. The volunteer co-ordinator is responsible for volunteer recruitment, training, matching, and support. This will enhance their wellbeing, reduce isolation, improve opportunities, confidence and skills. Each young adult alongside their Grandmentor co-produces a support plan, based on their needs, challenges and priorities. This is not time limited, and the relationships can last as long as needed, but normally between 6 and 12 months. Mentee and mentor choose the frequency, location and duration of their meetings.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

YMCA are aiming this project at residents in Supported Homeless Accommodation and the wider community who use the Community Centre Hub, particularly vulnerable individuals and families. This would include 2 group work sessions a week, over a 40-week period per year, one at North Street Community Centre and one in our Supported Accommodation unit, engaging with 12 people per session. They will deliver the Decider Skills resource and Kitbag to teach emotional regulation, mindfulness, communication and coping skills. They will recruit and train volunteers to help with delivery and develop a peer mentor model.

Areas supported: Glenrothes

Youth 1st have employed a staff member that co-ordinates and delivers series of support sessions, workshops and events for volunteers and youth workers in the voluntary youth work sector in Fife through the Voluntary Youth Network project. They bring together leaders from the third sector, to connect, seek support and re-establish relationships. They deliver health and wellbeing workshops, based on the 5 ways to wellbeing, for volunteers and youth workers. Finishing of in March 28 with a health and wellbeing event for all.

Areas supported: South West Fife, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, North East Fife

Youth Auchmuty Project (YAO) are delivering a new project; this is built on the back of an 8-week fitness pilot run by a young volunteer in partnership with Youth1st in April 25. The project offers a free, peer-led, weekly one-hour fitness and wellbeing session for young people aged 16 to 25 living in Auchmuty and surrounding areas. Up to 12 participants will attend each week, with support worker if needed and there are opportunities to join at any point. Activities include circuit-based workouts, team challenges, and accessible routines designed for all abilities. The sessions also integrate mental wellbeing support, embedding grounding techniques, mindfulness, coping strategies, and guided relaxation into warm-ups and cool-downs. Over time, participants will gain skills they can use independently to manage anxiety and support their mental health.

Areas supported: Glenrothes