Equalities Monthly - April 2025!
- Apr 1
- 9 min read
Hello world!
Welcome to the April 2025 release of our Equalities Monthly newsletter!
We've got lots of exciting updates to share with you all, from our new project announcements to all the latest partners news and consultations, have a read and find out more.
We are always on the lookout for new activities and updates to add to our monthly, if you or your organisation has something coming up that you would like us to share, contact us and let us know.
You can also submit events to our Equality Calendar!
What have we been up to at FCE?
On Fri 07 Mar 2025 we celebrated International Women's Day with an afternoon of partners speeches, music and meditation!
The Fife Equalities Forum came together on Wed 12 Mar 2025 to discuss the latest equalities goings-on and partners' updates.
We have continued interviewing and visiting groups as part of our Let's Chat Equality - Fife programme!
We have been preparing for the launch of our new Fife Inclusion Networks project.
As always, we have published a range of exciting new events and consultations on our Equality Calendar! Keep posted for more.
Equality Calendar Dates to look out for:
Our Equality Calendar showcases all of the upcoming equalities awareness days, partners events and local consultations! Check out some of the upcoming international days below:
World Autism Awareness Day - 02 Apr: The focus for this year's World Autism Awareness Day is neurodiversity and sustainability
International Day of Conscience - 05 Apr: Raising awareness of islamophobia and encouraging global action to eradicate hate.
World Health Day - 07 Apr: Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms Racial of Discrimination (ICERD)”.
International Girls in ICT Day - 24 Apr: A global effort to combat the stereotypes faced by those with down syndrome, as well as bringing attention to the wide range of support available.
Click here to visit our Equality Calendar, and add your own event today.
What's happening at FCE?
Our New Project: Fife Inclusion Network
We’re excited to announce that FCE’s new project Fife Inclusion Network will officially start on 1st April 2025. Fife Centre for Equalities has secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to initiate this new project, a continuation of our previous Minority Ethnic 60+ project, which was also funded by National Lottery Community Fund.
Through the course of the ME60+ project, the team has developed a good understanding of the unique needs and invaluable skills within the local ethnic minority communities. We’re hoping to nurture the bonds we’ve already made and evolve into a stronger network while also expanding the reach of support. We realise how crucial 1-2-1 support has been, in addition to group gatherings where individuals from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds come together in a safe and relaxed environment. Through our Fife Inclusion Network, we’re aiming to continue the existing support, encouraging clients to take ownership of the improvements they would like to see in their locality, and broadening our support to integrate a larger diversity of community groups. The FIN project will help the team build on their existing knowledge of asset-based community development and help nourish relationships within wider groups in Fife.
For our clients, volunteers and also for our wee team, this project is a natural evolution of the ME60+ (Minority Ethnic Older People) initiative we ran in response to the impact of the pandemic on minoritised communities in Fife. Our work now continues on to address isolation, improve access to wider services and nurture a sense of belonging for diverse communities living locally. We see so many examples of good work in inclusion and pockets of welcoming spaces and networks by partners in Fife, the FIN project provides us with dedicated time and resources to help human connections grow and strengthen community.
Interested in getting involved? Contact us using info@centreforequalities.org.uk, call 01592 645310 or text 07800 005834.
Let's Chat - Equality in Fife
What do you think is special about Fife? Let us know.
Our Let's Chat Equality initiative aims to learn more about what is working for you, and what you'd like to see more of within your communities.
We will share your feedback with services in Fife to improve access for everyone.
We'd love to chat with you! You can provide feedback using the form below, meeting us for a one-to-one interview or we can visit your group or organisation! Let us know what works best for you:
Looking to learn more? Let us know by getting in touch with us at info@centreforequalities.org.uk, calling 01592 645310, text on 07800 005834 or write to us at Fife Centre for Equalities, New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT.
FCE Companion Support
Our Companion Support volunteers are crucial in supporting our Get-Togethers and maintaining our relationships with our clients.
If you have an interest in bringing people together, making new connections and reducing social isolation, this may be the opportunity for you!
If you'd be interested in volunteering with us, please contact maria@centreforequalities.org.uk, call us on 01592 645310 or text 07800 005834.
Joining our Board
Our Partners' News and Events
Proposals for Reconfiguration of Minor Injuries Units in North East Fife:
Faithful - Free Spaces for Groups:
Fife Contemporary - Hag Exhibition:
Consultations to look out for
Leslie Community Improvements:
The people of Leslie take pride in the Towns natural and built heritage, and rightly so! Improving the appearance and access to these places and spaces could improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of residents.
Improve the overall appearance of open spaces and celebrate unique features helping to encourage increased business and tourism to the Town.
Inveraray Avenue - Play Area:
Proposal to rezone the catchment areas of Kirkcaldy West and Dunnikier Primary Schools:
Cowdenbeath Area Transport Plan:
Staying Safe and Keeping Connected
The winter season can be especially tough for some. Fife Adult Support and Protection have released their Staying Safe and Keeping Well booklet, which has a wide range of different support available for anyone looking for a little helping hand.
Are you concerned about someone who may be at risk of harm or neglect?
Call the Fife Adult Protection Phone Line on 01383 602200 or in an emergency call 999. If you have concerns about a child, call Social Work on 03451 55 15 03 or Police 101.
Funding
If you are interested in finding out more about the funding available to your organisation, please make use of the local and national resources below:
Fife Council: Fife Council Funding Portal
Fife Voluntary Action: Funding and Finance
SCVO: Funding Scotland
If you are looking to share funding opportunities that may benefit local community groups and organisations that cover the different protected characteristics, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at info@centreforequalities.org.uk, calling 01592 645310, text on 07800 005834.
Get in touch
Do you have any concerns that you would like to share? Or just looking for a chat? Get in touch!
Email us at: info@centreforequalities.org.uk
Call us on: 01592 645310
Text us using: 07800 005834
Or even write to us: New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT
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