Update - 23 October 2026
The new FAQ section is now available here.
Update - 13th October 2026
Following constructive discussions between FVA and Fife Council about concerns raised by voluntary sector organisations regarding the commissioning process for Children, Families and Justice Social Work services, the following changes and commitments have been agreed to by Fife Council:
- Funding commitment: The total funding available for commissioning from April 2027 will be no less than £4.251 million.
- Review of commissioning proposals: The proposed commissioning arrangements will be reviewed, including their scope, coverage and associated funding allocations. FVA will be directly involved in supporting this review.
- Extended submission deadline: The deadline for submissions will be extended to 18th December.
- Improved communication and clarification: A new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) process will be introduced, with FVA's involvement, to ensure that queries are addressed promptly and consistently, providing organisations with the clarity and information they need when preparing submissions.
A further meeting has been arranged to discuss outstanding matters in more detail, and there remains scope for additional improvements. We will continue to update members of the Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum. To be added to the mailing list, please contact [email protected]
News Item: 28th September
Children, Families and Justice Social Work Services - Third Sector Commissioning 2027 - 2030
Fife Council's Children, Families and Justice Social Work Services are inviting third sector organisations supporting children, young people and families to apply for funding as part of the new commissioning period 2027 - 2030.
An overview and details of the commissioning approach can be accessed here: Overview of Approach in 2027 - 2030
Key Priorities & Briefs for Commissioning 2027 - 2030
- Whole Family Support - Focused on providing accessible early intervention support, enabling carers to feel supported and confident in their parenting approach, supporting family resilience, reducing social isolation and enabling families to achieve their full potential.
- Children Affected by Disability - Focused on two different aspects of support. Lot 1 to provide early intervention support to deliver inclusive social opportunities and enable children to actively participate in their communities. Lot 2 is focused on outreach and short breaks for children who are affected by a significant and complex disability, to support family resilience and improve emotional wellbeing.
- Scaffolding Support - Focused on providing timely targeted or intensive support at the earliest opportunity, to reduce the escalation of risk and crisis, improve family stability and help families to be meaningfully engaged in their local communities.
- Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law - Focussed on providing early intervention and targeted support to children and young people aged 12-17 who are in conflict with the law, to help them understand the factors which led to this, reducing the risk of further offending and promoting wellbeing.
- Children and Families Impacted by Domestic Abuse - Focused on two different aspects of support. Lot 1 to provide timely intervention to enable children and families to process and recover from their experience of domestic abuse, supporting family relationships, resilience and improving emotional wellbeing. Lot 2 is focused on providing advocacy support for children and adults referred to MARAC.
How to apply
To request an application pack, please contact [email protected] with the subject line Children and Families Grant Funding.
The return deadline for applications is Friday 18th December
Should you wish to discuss the briefs and your application further, please do not hesitate to contact Andrea Robertson: [email protected] and Laura Lowrie: [email protected].
