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  • Help with the cost of living

    The cost of living has risen substantially this year, requiring many households to make difficult decisions about what they can afford. We've prepared this list of organisations operating in Fife that offer relevant support to individuals.



    Advocacy

    Circles Advocacy Fife

    Provides support to:

    • people living in Fife aged 16 or over with:
      • mental health issues
      • a learning disability
      • a personality disorder
      • a physical impairment
      • an acquired brain injury
      • dementia
      • autism
      • chronic illness
    • children under 16 years who are subject to compulsory measures under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003


    116 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
    Ore Valley Business Centre, Lochgelly, KY5 9AF
    Operates in: Kirkcaldy | South West Fife
    01592 645 360
    circlesnetwork.org.uk/fife
    Free
    Opening hours:
    M: 0900 - 1700
    T: 0900 - 1700
    W: 0900 - 1700
    T: 0900 - 1700
    F: 0900 - 1700
    S: Closed
    S: Closed

    EnERGI

    Mental Health Support Service, Benefit Advice, Advocacy, Housing support.


    [email protected]
    32 East Street, St Monans, KY10 2AT
    Operates in: North East Fife
    01592 807 930
    energi.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 1000 - 1400
    T: 1000 - 1400
    W: 1000 - 1400
    T: 1000 - 1400
    F: 1000 - 1400
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Fife Advocacy

    Provides guidance on its website on keeping homes warm and making fuel bills more affordable. It also provides support for those working to assist clients experiencing fuel poverty.


    Stratheden Hospital, Cupar, KY15 5RR
    Operates: Fife-wide
    01334 656 831
    Free

    Fife Forum

    Advocacy for older people in care homes and community hospitals.


    [email protected]
    Office 1-2, Fraser Buildings, Millie Street, Kirkcaldy,KY1 2NL
    Operates: Fife-wide
    01592 643 743
    fifeforum.org.uk
    Free

    Food

    Auchtermuchty Angels

    Storage cupboard food items and frozen food


    [email protected]
    1 Distillery Street, Auchtermuchty,
    Operates: North East Fife
    facebook.com/groups/auchtermuchtyangels/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Contact for appointment


    Baldridgeburn Pantry

    A bag of mixed fresh and store cupboard food,


    Baldridgeburn Community Centre, Dunfermline, KY12 9EH
    Operates: Dunfermline
    07525 742 175 |07730 751 885
    Donation of £2.00, or whatever can be afforded.

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1300 - 1500


    Ballast Bank Community Pantry (Inverkeithing Trust)

    Surplus food purchased from FareShare Scotland and collected from local supermarkets. Fresh, frozen, tinned and dried food available.


    Preston Crescent, Inverkeithing, KY11 1DS
    Operates: South West Fife
    £3.00 per bag or donation

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1000-1200


    Benarty Food Angels

    Meal in a bag with recipe provided.


    [email protected]
    Benarty Centre, Ballingry Road, Ballingry, KY5 8JH
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    facebook.com/benarty-food-angels-103963191522887/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1430 - 1530


    Benarty Food Bank

    A minimum of three days' nutritionally balanced tinned and dried food donated by the local community.


    [email protected]
    BRAG Centre, Main Street, Crosshill, Lochgelly, KY5 8BJ
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    07580 231 286
    trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/dunfermline/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1400 - 1600
    Wednesday: 1400 - 1600
    Friday: 1400 - 1600


    Blairhall Community Centre Pantry

    Bags of fresh fruit/veg and other food products for Blairhall resisidents.


    0-12 Wilson St, Blairhall, Dunfermline, KY12 9PS
    Operates: South West Fife
    £4.00 per bag for Blairhall residents; £ per bag for others.

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1130 - 1400


    Canary Canteen

    Low cost three-course meals, home baking, tea and coffee.


    Valleyfield Community Club, Kinloss Court, Valleyfield, KY12 8RT
    Operates: South West Fife
    facebook.com/valleyfieldclub/
    Donation

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1400 - 1600


    Cardenden Community Fridge

    The fridge is open to anyone who requires the service and runs on a free membership system. Members can choose essential grocery items based on need and the number in their household. Volunteers pack chosen items into bags for each member. On Fridays, they offer a pre-cooked takeaway meal and any meals not given out are frozen and distributed on Mondays.


    Bowhill Community Centre, 145 Station Road, Cardenden, KY5 0BW
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1300 - 1500
    Friday: 1400 - 1600


    Colinsburgh Community Café and Food Hub

    A place to meet and have a coffee and a chat and take some surplus food supplied by local shops and food producers.


    Colinsburgh Town Hall,
    Operates: North East Fife
    facebook.com/groups/colinsburghcommunitycafeandfoodhub
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday 1030 -1200
    Sunday: Variable (Check Facebook page)


    Colly Café

    Lunches during school holidays.


    Collydean Community Centre, Torphins Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6UL
    Operates: Glenrothes
    Free

    Collydean Community Centre, 89th North Glen Scout Group

    Emergency food parcels, referrals to the Glenrothes Food bank, phone top ups and small welfare payments to people within the North Glenrothes area. Family breakfast club on Wednesdays and Fridays. The whole family are invited, but children under Primary 5 cannot attend alone.


    Collydean Community Centre, Torphins Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6UL
    Operates: Glenrothes
    facebook.com/collydeancommunitycentre
    Donation, if it can be afforded

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 0900 - 1500
    Tuesday: 0900 - 1500
    Wednesday: 0900 - 1500
    Thursday: 0900 - 1500
    Friday: 0900 - 1500
    Saturday: 1000 - 1200


    Community Meals, Greener Kirkcaldy

    A weekly community meal that provides an opportunity for local people to meet, share stories, and eat together. Anyone can come along.


    [email protected]
    8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AW
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    01592 858 458
    greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/project/community-meals-at-greener-kirkcaldy/
    Donation/Pay as you feel

    Opening hours:
    Wednesdays: 1630 - 1830


    Cowdenbeath Foodbank

    A referral is needed for food parcels.
    Works with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis. Provided a minimum of three days' nutritionally-balanced tinned and dried food donated by the local community.


    [email protected]
    Fountain Meeting Rooms, Broad Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8JA
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    07580 231286
    trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/dunfermline/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1600 - 1800
    Thursday: 1600 - 1800


    Cupar Community Fridge

    Making surplus perishable food freely available to members of the public. Surplus food is provided by local businesses and members of the public, and is then available for collection by people who need it.


    County Buildings, St Catherine's Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
    Operates: North East Fife
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1100 - 1200
    Friday: 1500 - 1600


    Cupar Foodbank

    A referral is needed for food parcels
    Works with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis. Provides a minimum of three days' nutritionally-balanced tinned and dried food donated by the local community. Also provides toiletries, domestic cleaning products and pet food.


    21 St Catherine Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
    Operates: North East Fife
    07474 531 153
    cupar.foodbank.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1100 - 1500
    Wednesday 1600 - 1800
    Friday 1100 - 1500; 1700 - 1800


    Dunfermline Foodbank

    A referral is needed for food parcels
    Works with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis. Provides a minimum of three days' nutritionally-balanced tinned and dried food donated by the local community.


    [email protected]
    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Operates: Dunfermline
    trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/dunfermline/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1600 - 1800
    Wednesday: 1600 - 1800
    Friday: 1600 - 1800


    Dunfermline Salvation Army

    Food items offered throughout the week.


    [email protected]
    Community Flat No. 45, Broomhead Drive, Dunfermline,
    Operates: Dunfermline
    01383 723 161
    salvationarmy.org.uk/dunfermline
    Donation

    Opening hours:
    Every Thursday and Friday


    East Neuk Eats! Community Fridge

    Fresh food in a community fridge and freezer.


    East Neuk Centre Trust, Ladywalk, Anstruther, KY10 3EX
    Operates: North East Fife
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1300 - 1500
    Friday: 1000 - 1500


    East Neuk Foodbank

    Provides food parcels to families and individuals in the East Neuk, and signposting advice for other services. Access is available to a landline, laptops and Wi-Fi.


    [email protected]
    Anstruther Church, Burial Brae, Anstruther, KY10 3HF
    Operates: North East Fife
    facebook.com/eastneukfoodbank/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1200 - 1600
    Thursday: 1600 - 1800


    EATS Rosyth Community Hub

    Offers affordable food on a donation (pay as you feel) basis.


    [email protected]
    8 Aberlour Street, Rosyth, KY11 2RD
    Operates: South West Fife
    07782 848 705
    Donation

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1000 - 1600
    Tuesday: 1000 - 1600
    Wednesday: 1000 - 1600
    Thursday: 1000 - 1600
    Friday: 1000 - 1600


    ENeRGI (East Fife Recovery Group Initiative)

    Provide food parcels on a self-referral basis. While you are advised to call in the week before, emergencies are catered for.


    [email protected]
    32 East Street, St Monans, KY10 2AT
    Operates: North East Fife
    01333 730 477
    energi.org.uk
    Free

    Food For Your Future Pantry

    Free pantry bag for residents of the Dunfermline area, inclduing storecupboard essentials, chilled/frozen food, fruit and vegetables, bakery products, and sanitary products.


    Please call in advance during the opening hours- you will be given a time slot to collect your bag the following day.


    [email protected]
    Touch Community Centre, 30 Mercer Pl, Dunfermline, KY11 4UG
    Operates: Dunfermline
    07730 809 375
    facebook.com/foodforyourfuture/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Wednesday: 1000 - 1300


    Gilvenbank Hub

    Pop-up community larder.


    Glenrothes Cricket Club, Pitcoudie Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6RB
    Operates: Glenrothes
    facebook.com/glenrothescommunitysportshealthhub
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Wednesday: 1800 - 1930
    Friday: 1800 - 1930


    Glenrothes Foodbank

    A referral is required to access this service.
    Offers seven days of food, as well as fuel vouchers, clothes, homeware items and a café.


    [email protected]
    Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, KY6 2AQ
    Operates: Glenrothes
    01592 631 088
    glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1200 - 1500
    Tuesday: 1100 - 1300
    Wednesday: 1300 - 1700
    Friday: 1200 - 1500


    Glenrothes Foodbank at Auchmuty

    A referral is required to access this service.
    Offer 7 days of food on a referral basis


    [email protected]
    107 Alexander Road, Glenrothes, KY7 4DZ
    Operates: Glenrothes
    01592 631 088
    glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Saturday: 1000 - 1200


    Hosting Hope

    Low cost hot meals and monthly free community lunches.


    Linton Lane Community Centre, Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LF
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    01592 643 816
    hostinghope.uk/
    Free/Pay as you feel

    Opening hours:
    Last Sunday of the month: 1230 - 1400


    Inverkeithing Foodbank

    A referral is required to access this service.
    Offers three days of food based on three meals per day per person. The service also provides toiletries, nappies and pet food.


    [email protected]
    The Friary, Queen Street, Inverkeithing, KY11 1LS
    Operates: South West Fife
    dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1600 - 1800
    Thursday: 1600 - 1800


    Kincardine Café Connect

    Low cost meals.


    Community Centre, Anderson Lane, FK10 4SF
    Operates: South West Fife
    Low Cost

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1130 - 1400
    Tuesday: 1130 - 1400
    Wednesday: 0930 - 1400
    Thursday: 1130 - 1400
    Friday: 1130 - 1400


    Kirkcaldy Foodbank (Linton Lane)

    A referral is required to access this service. Provides food parcels.


    Linton Lane Centre, Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LF
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1000 - 1500
    Tuesday: 1000 - 1300
    Wednesday: 1000 - 1300
    Thursday: 1000 - 1500


    Kirkcaldy Foodbank (Viewforth Terrace)

    A referral is required to access this service. Provides food parcels.


    Viewforth Hub Viewforth Church Hall, Viewforth Terrace, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3BW
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1000 - 1230
    Tuesday: 1000 - 1230
    Wednesday: 1000 - 1230
    Thursday: 1000 - 1230
    Friday: 1000 - 1230


    Kirkcaldy Foodbank (Bridge Street)

    A referral is required to access this service. Provides food parcels.


    Link Living Westbridge Mill, Bridge Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1TE
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 0930 - 1600
    Tuesday: 0930 - 1600
    Wednesday: 0930 - 1600
    Thursday: 0930 - 1600
    Friday: 0930 - 1600


    Kirkcaldy Foodbank (East Fergus Place)

    A referral is required to access this service. Provides food parcels.


    New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1000 - 1230
    Wednesday: 1000 - 1230
    Friday: 1000 - 1230


    Kirkcaldy Foodbank (Burntisland)

    A referral is required to access this service. Provides food parcels.


    Burntisland Salvation Army Hall, 40 Lonsdale Crescent, Burntisland, KY3 0BN
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1200 - 1400
    Friday: 1200 - 1400


    Leslie Community Pantry

    Food resilience to families in need. There is no referral required to attend the pantry - anyone within Leslie and the surrounding area is able to use the service but it is asked that it is not used more than once a week.


    [email protected]
    Quarry Park Pavilion, Back Braes, Leslie, KY6 3EZ
    Operates: Glenrothes
    07730 789 255
    facebook.com/lesliecommunitypantry/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1000 - 1500
    Tuesday: 1000 - 1500
    Wednesday: 1000 - 1500
    Thursday: 1000 - 1500
    Friday: 1000 - 1300


    Levenmouth Foodbank

    A referral is required to access this service.
    Offers three days of food, based on three meals per day per person. Also provides toiletries, nappies and pet food.


    [email protected]
    Methil Evangelical Church, Bowling Green Street, Methil, KY8 3DH
    Operates: Levenmouth
    01333 439 202
    levenmouth.foodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Lo'gelly Lunches

    A community larder offering groceries, toiletries and pre-cooked home meals. The service also both deliveries and a call and collect service, where needed.


    Town Hall, Bank St, Lochgelly, KY5 9RE
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    07810 530 037
    facebook.com/logelly-lunches-359811728217548/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1200 - 1330


    Max's Meals

    A variety of free prepared meals and other items from the community fridge and larder.


    Maxwell Centre, 70 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9DD
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1200 - 1300


    Nourish Support Centre

    A food support service open to families in Fife who have a household member with additional support needs, and are struggling financially. This is mainly families who have children with additional support needs, but some adults with additional support needs also use this service.


    [email protected]
    Elizabeth House, Barclay Court, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3WE
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    01592 653 639
    facebook.com/nourishsupport
    Suggested donation of £4.00

    Oor Wee Café

    A community cafe in one room, with food provision in another. The community café is a sit in café where customers get a hot meal, tea/coffee and cake. It works on a pay what you can afford basis (donations). The grocery provision is takeaway cooked meals and groceries such as tins, pet food and toiletries. This also works on a pay what you can afford basis. Both are open to anyone that wants to use them.


    [email protected]
    Kelty Community Centre, Main Street, Kelty, KY4 0AQ
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    07535 650 273
    facebook.com/oorweecafe/
    Donation

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday 1130 - 1300


    Opendoor foodbank

    No assessment or form-filling. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent.


    Smart Hall, St Kenneth's Church, Cupar Road, Kennoway
    Operates: Levenmouth
    Donation/Pay as you feel

    Peace n Jam


    [email protected]
    St. Luke's Scottish Episcopal Church, Glenrothes, KY7 4BL
    Operates: Glenrothes
    01592 754 206
    facebook.com/peacenjamproject
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1200 - 1430
    Thursday: 1000 - 1330


    Rosyth Foodbank

    A referral is required to use this service.
    Offers three days of food, based on three meals per day per person. Also provides toiletries, nappies and pet food.


    [email protected]
    Parish Church, Queensferry Road, Rosyth, KY11 2PQ
    Operates: South West Fife
    dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1600 - 1800
    Wednesday: 1600 - 1800
    Friday: 1600 - 1800


    S.H.I.E.L.D

    Surplus Food Waste is a community group that works with supermarkets and retailers to provide much needed surplus food waste to those who need it most. They do this by organising surplus popups in public community areas.


    Operates in: Cowdenbeath | Dunfermline | Kirkcaldy | South West Fife
    facebook.com/groups/shieldsurplus
    Donation

    Opening hours:
    Pop ups will be advertised on the Facebook page.


    Safe Haven Café

    Offers tea, coffee, cereals and a choice of filled rolls, and a homemade lunch. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. A donation box is available but not obligatory. Also offers food bags.


    Buckhaven Baptist Church, College Street, Buckhaven,
    Operates: Levenmouth
    Donation/Pay as you feel

    Salvation Army

    Emergency Food Support


    [email protected]
    Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9DD
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    01383 513 384 |07741 906 029
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1000 - 1200


    St Andrews, Community Fridge @ North East Fife Community Hub

    Located within the NEF Community Hub café, short-date and surplus food is available for anyone to help themselves.


    [email protected]
    St David's Centre, St Andrews, KY16 8BP
    Operates: North East Fife
    07792 941 783
    facebook.com/communityhubnef
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1000 - 1630
    Tuesday: 1000 - 1630
    Wednesday: 1000 - 1630
    Thursday: 1000 - 1630
    Friday: 1000 - 1630
    Saturday: 1000 - 1500


    St Monans Community Food Larder

    Makes surplus perishable and ambient food available to everyone in the community. Refreshments available – tea/coffee/hot chocolate.


    St Monans Town Hall, Hope Place, KY10 2DH
    Operates: North East Fife
    facebook.com/st-monans-community-food-larder-107623251950939
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Friday: 1100 - 1200


    Storehouse Foodbank

    The amount a client can take away with them is largely dependent on what their need is. As a rough guide, the service offers two bags per adult and one bag per child per visit.


    [email protected]
    St David's Center, 23 Albany Park, St Andrews, KY16 8BP
    Operates: North East Fife
    01334 845 985
    storehousestandrews.com/get-food
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Tuesday: 1100 - 1300; 1730 - 1830
    Thursday: 1100 - 1300


    Taybridgehead Foodbank

    Not open to the public.
    Parcels are made up in the Foodbank and then delivered to clients' homes.


    Wormit Parish Church, Wormit
    Operates: North East Fife
    07840 957 039
    facebook.com/tfoodbank/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Parcels are delivered on a Wednesday afternoon.
    Any request for an emergency parcel is dealt with immediately.


    Tayport Community Fridge

    Surplus food is provided by local businesses or members of the public and is then available for collection by people who need it.


    Larick Centre, Shanwell Road, Tayport, DD6 9EA
    Operates: North East Fife
    07486 893 215
    facebook.com/tayportcommunityfridge/
    Free

    The Clearing

    Meal in a bag scheme, with everything provided including a recipe, nutritional information and budgeting guidance. There is also an opportunity to come and cook the food with support.


    [email protected]
    239 High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QF
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    07802 414418
    facebook.com/streetpastorbase
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Monday: 1100 - 1300
    Tuesday: 1100 - 1300
    Wednesday: 1100 - 1300
    Thursday: 1100 - 1300
    Friday: 1000 - 1300


    The Community Fridge

    A resource for donated and surplus food that keeps good food in circulation. Anyone can use the community fridge.


    [email protected]
    8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AW
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    01592 858 458
    greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/project/community-fridge/
    Free/Pay as you feel

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1430 onwards
    Friday: Morning


    The Lang Toun Larder

    A community pantry that collects and redistributes donated food that is unsold or surplus for residents of Kirkcaldy. Members of the pantry 'shop' in the pantry weekly using a set number of points to spend on fresh, frozen, and storecupboard ingredients. There is also a refill station to top up basic essentials such as flour, tea, coffee, rice and pasta.


    [email protected]
    8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AW
    Operates: Kirkcaldy
    01592 858 458
    greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/project/the-langtoun-larder-a-community-pantry/
    £2.00 per week

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1100 - 1400 (Members are issued a time slot)


    The Pantry @BRAG

    A pantry shop where customers can choose ten items from the shelves or fridges, and help themselves to as much bread, vegetables, nappies and sanitary products as they need.


    [email protected]
    Crosshill Community Enterpise Centre, Main Street, Crosshill, KY5 8BJ
    Operates: Cowdenbeath
    facebook.com/bragenterprises
    £3.00

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1300 - 1500


    Tower Pantry

    Fresh fruit and veg, tins and other everyday foods made up in bags. These are then handed out at the Community Centre door.


    Oakley Community Centre, Station Road, Oakley, Dunfermline, KY12 9QF
    Operates: South West Fife
    £3.00 donation (minimum)

    Opening hours:
    Thursday: 1200 - 1400 (while stocks last)


    Healthcare

    Fife Women's Aid

    Provides support (and refuge accommodation, where needed) for women, children and young people experiencing abuse.


    [email protected]
    Suite 1, First Floor, Saltire House, Pentland Park, Glenrothes, KY6 2AL
    Operates: Fife-wide
    Freephone (Women): 0808 802 5555
    Freephone (Children and Young People:) 0808 801 0422
    0141 226 3064
    0141 226 3064
    fifewomensaid.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    24/7 Hotline


    Footcare Fife (Fife Voluntary Action)

    A volunteer supported toenail cutting service for people who struggle to cut their own toenails.


    [email protected]
    Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Glenrothes, KY6 2AL
    Operates: Fife-wide
    0141 226 3064
    fva.org/footcare_fife.asp
    £10.00 per session

    Near Me (NHS Community Hubs)

    A video consulting service that allows people to have planned health and social care appointments from locations more convenient for them. The hubs offer patients a private room with an internet-connected PC to attend their appointments if they cannot do so elsewhere. Appointments must be booked through a healthcare professional.


    Fife Voluntary Action, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Glenrothes , KY6 2AL
    Fife Voluntary Action, New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
    Methil Customer Service Centre, Wellesley Road, Methil, KY8 3PA
    St Andrews Community Hospital, Largo Road, St Andrews, KY16 8AR
    Operates: Fife-wide
    0141 226 3064
    nhsfife.org/services/near-me-consultations-by-video/near-me-community-hubs
    Free

    Housing and energy

    Cosy Kingdom

    A free and impartial energy and debt advice service available to all tenants and homeowners in Fife.


    [email protected]
    8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
    Operates: Fife-wide
    01592 807 930
    cosykingdom.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 0930 - 1630
    T: 0930 - 1630
    W: 1230 - 1630
    T: 0930 - 1630
    F: 0930 - 1630
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    EnERGI

    Mental Health Support Service, Benefit Advice, Advocacy, Housing support.


    [email protected]
    32 East Street, St Monans, KY10 2AT
    Operates in: North East Fife
    01592 807 930
    energi.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 1000 - 1400
    T: 1000 - 1400
    W: 1000 - 1400
    T: 1000 - 1400
    F: 1000 - 1400
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Energy Action Scotland

    Provides guidance on its website on keeping homes warm and making fuel bills more affordable. It also provides support for those working to assist clients experiencing fuel poverty.


    [email protected]
    Suite 4a, Ingram House, 227 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1DA
    Operates: Across Scotland
    0141 226 3064
    eas.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 0900 - 1700
    T: 0900 - 1700
    W: 0900 - 1700
    T: 0900 - 1700
    F: 0900 - 1700
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Fife Council (General Services)

    Fife Council's gateway to information on a range of public services and support, including:

    • housing and homelessness
    • benefits & money
    • health & social care


    Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT
    Operates: Fife-wide
    fife.gov.uk/kb
    Free

    Fife Women's Aid

    Provides support (and refuge accommodation, where needed) for women, children and young people experiencing abuse.


    [email protected]
    Suite 1, First Floor, Saltire House, Pentland Park, Glenrothes, KY6 2AL
    Operates: Fife-wide
    Freephone (Women): 0808 802 5555
    Freephone (Children and Young People:) 0808 801 0422
    0141 226 3064
    0141 226 3064
    fifewomensaid.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    24/7 Hotline


    Frontline Fife

    Homelessness and housing support service.


    [email protected]
    57–59 Viewforth Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3DJ
    Operates: Fife-wide
    0141 226 3064
    frontlinefife.co.uk
    Free

    Greener Kirkcaldy

    Housing and energy advice.


    [email protected]
    8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
    Operates: Fife-wide
    0141 226 3064
    https://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 0930 - 1630
    T: 0930 - 1630
    W: 1200 - 1630
    T: 0930 - 1630
    F: 0930 - 1630
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Kingdom Community Bank

    A credit union, able to provide access to low-cost loans and savings accounts.


    [email protected]
    Main Street, Methilhill, KY8 2DP
    Operates: Fife-wide
    https://kingdomcb.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Methilhill branch
    M: 1000 - 1300
    T: 1000 - 1300
    W: 1000 - 1300
    T: 1000 - 1300
    F: 1000 - 1300
    S: Closed
    S: Closed

    Glenrothes branch
    M: 1000 - 1600
    T: 1000 - 1600
    W: 1000 - 1600
    T: 1000 - 1600
    F: 1000 - 1600
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Scottish Government (General Services)

    Guidance on how to access many public services in Scotland.


    Operates: Across Scotland
    https://www.mygov.scot/
    Free

    St Andrews Environmental Network

    Housing and energy advice.


    [email protected]
    40 Kinnessburn Road, St Andrews, KY16 8AD
    Operates in: North East Fife
    standrewsenvironmental.org
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 0930 - 1700
    T: 0930 - 1700
    W: 0930 - 1700
    T: 1100 - 1700
    F: 0930 - 1700
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    The Rock Trust

    A youth homelessness service.


    [email protected]
    55 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH15 2BL
    Operates: Fife-wide
    0345 222 1425
    rocktrust.org/
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 0900 - 1700
    T: 0900 - 1700
    W: 0900 - 1700
    T: 0900 - 1700
    F: 0900 - 1700
    S: 0900 - 1700
    S: 0900 - 1700


    Mental health and wellbeing

    Fife Women's Aid

    Provides support (and refuge accommodation, where needed) for women, children and young people experiencing abuse.


    [email protected]
    Suite 1, First Floor, Saltire House, Pentland Park, Glenrothes, KY6 2AL
    Operates: Fife-wide
    Freephone (Women): 0808 802 5555
    Freephone (Children and Young People:) 0808 801 0422
    0141 226 3064
    0141 226 3064
    fifewomensaid.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    24/7 Hotline


    LINK Mental Health Befriending

    Mental health support service.


    [email protected]
    Operates: Across Scotland
    linkbefriending.org.uk
    Free

    Money and debt

    Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (CARF)

    Money and debt advice service.


    Craig Mitchell House, Flemington Road, Glenrothes, KY7 5QF
    Operates: Fife-wide
    cabfife.org.uk
    Free

    Kingdom Community Bank

    A credit union, able to provide access to low-cost loans and savings accounts.


    [email protected]
    Main Street, Methilhill, KY8 2DP
    Operates: Fife-wide
    https://kingdomcb.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Methilhill branch
    M: 1000 - 1300
    T: 1000 - 1300
    W: 1000 - 1300
    T: 1000 - 1300
    F: 1000 - 1300
    S: Closed
    S: Closed

    Glenrothes branch
    M: 1000 - 1600
    T: 1000 - 1600
    W: 1000 - 1600
    T: 1000 - 1600
    F: 1000 - 1600
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Refuge

    Fife Women's Aid

    Provides support (and refuge accommodation, where needed) for women, children and young people experiencing abuse.


    [email protected]
    Suite 1, First Floor, Saltire House, Pentland Park, Glenrothes, KY6 2AL
    Operates: Fife-wide
    Freephone (Women): 0808 802 5555
    Freephone (Children and Young People:) 0808 801 0422
    0141 226 3064
    0141 226 3064
    fifewomensaid.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    24/7 Hotline


    Rights and welfare

    Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (CARF)

    Money and debt advice service.


    Craig Mitchell House, Flemington Road, Glenrothes, KY7 5QF
    Operates: Fife-wide
    cabfife.org.uk
    Free

    EnERGI

    Mental Health Support Service, Benefit Advice, Advocacy, Housing support.


    [email protected]
    32 East Street, St Monans, KY10 2AT
    Operates in: North East Fife
    01592 807 930
    energi.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    M: 1000 - 1400
    T: 1000 - 1400
    W: 1000 - 1400
    T: 1000 - 1400
    F: 1000 - 1400
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Fife Council (General Services)

    Fife Council's gateway to information on a range of public services and support, including:

    • housing and homelessness
    • benefits & money
    • health & social care


    Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT
    Operates: Fife-wide
    fife.gov.uk/kb
    Free

    Kingdom Community Bank

    A credit union, able to provide access to low-cost loans and savings accounts.


    [email protected]
    Main Street, Methilhill, KY8 2DP
    Operates: Fife-wide
    https://kingdomcb.org.uk
    Free

    Opening hours:
    Methilhill branch
    M: 1000 - 1300
    T: 1000 - 1300
    W: 1000 - 1300
    T: 1000 - 1300
    F: 1000 - 1300
    S: Closed
    S: Closed

    Glenrothes branch
    M: 1000 - 1600
    T: 1000 - 1600
    W: 1000 - 1600
    T: 1000 - 1600
    F: 1000 - 1600
    S: Closed
    S: Closed


    Scottish Government (General Services)

    Guidance on how to access many public services in Scotland.


    Operates: Across Scotland
    https://www.mygov.scot/
    Free

    Social Security Scotland

    Provides a full list of the Scottish benefits people can apply for, and assistance to apply for those benefits for which you are eligible.


    Operates: Across Scotland
    0800 182 2222
    socialsecurity.gov.scot/
    Free

    Transport

    Fife Council (General Services)

    Fife Council's gateway to information on a range of public services and support, including:

    • housing and homelessness
    • benefits & money
    • health & social care


    Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT
    Operates: Fife-wide
    fife.gov.uk/kb
    Free

    Scottish Government (General Services)

    Guidance on how to access many public services in Scotland.


    Operates: Across Scotland
    https://www.mygov.scot/
    Free

    Unpaid carers

    Fife Carers Centre

    Unpaid carer support.


    [email protected]
    157 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2NS
    Operates: Fife-wide
    0141 226 3064
    fifecarerscentre.org
    Free

    Fife Young Carers

    Provides support to unpaid young carers.


    [email protected]
    Ore Valley Business Centre, 93 Main Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9AF
    Operates: Fife-wide
    0141 226 3064
    fifeyoungcarers.co.uk
    Free


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