Looking for funding to bring your ideas to life? This is the event you can't afford to miss.
Whether you're a charity, community group, voluntary organisation or social enterprise, Funders' Fayre 2026 is your chance to meet the people behind the funding, discover new grant opportunities, and gain expert advice to help your organisation thrive.
Join hundreds of delegates from across Fife for one of the region's biggest and most valuable funding events.
It's a drop-in event so you can pop in any time between 10.00am and 4.00pm. No appointments are necessary.
Take a look at last year's event - there's lots to inspire you!
Meet funders face-to-face
Why spend hours searching for funding online when you can speak directly to funders in one place?
Explore exhibition stands from a wide range of local and national funding organisations, ask questions, discuss your ideas, and find out which grants are the best fit for your project.
Free one-to-one support
Need advice that's tailored to your organisation?
The Fife Voluntary Action team will be available throughout the day to offer free support on topics including:
- Funding applications
- Constitutions and governance
- Preparing your organisation for funding
- Capacity building
- Signposting to additional support
It's the perfect opportunity to get expert guidance and move your organisation forward.
Who should attend?
Funders' Fayre is ideal for anyone involved in the third sector, including:
- Charities
- Community groups
- Voluntary organisations
- Social enterprises
- Community councils
- Trustees and committee members
- Staff and volunteers looking to secure funding
Whether you're launching a new project, growing an existing service or simply exploring future opportunities, you'll leave with new ideas, valuable contacts and practical knowledge.
Event details
The event takes place between 10.00am and 4.00pm, however it's a drop-in so you can visit at any time.
The Fife College campus is just a five-minute walk from both Kirkcaldy train station and the bus station.
Parking is available nearby, with the closest long-stay parking at Kirkcaldy train station and additional short-stay parking on Hill Street.
Free expert workshops
Take your knowledge to the next level with a packed programme of free workshops delivered by funding and sector specialists.
You'll gain practical advice and up-to-date guidance on topics including:
- Writing stronger funding applications
- Charity law updates
- PVG and Disclosure changes
- Good governance
- And much more
Whether you're completely new to fundraising or an experienced grant writer, there's something for everyone.
