Equalities Monthly - August 2024!
- Aug 9, 2024
- 8 min read
Hello world!
Welcome to the August edition of our Equalities Monthly, as always, we have been busy planning and hosting our regular Get-Togethers, delivering training and workshops as well as facilitating our Fife Equalities Forum and updating the Fife Interfaith Network.
Keep reading to find out more about what we've been up to and what you can get involved with.
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 new look Equality Calendar!
What have we been up to at FCE?
Throughout July, we have continued to support the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workshops and discussions.
The Fife Equalities Forum came together on Wed 10 Jul 2024 to discuss the latest updates from equalities organisations from across Fife.
On Wed 17 Jul 2024 we relaunched the Fife Interfaith Network at the Beveridge Peace Garden, before heading to Greener Kirkcaldy to discuss more about the shape and direction the network will take.
On Tue, 06 Aug 24 we celebrated South Asian Heritage Month with a pot-luck lunch with our members.
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:
International Day of Charity - 05 Sep 2024: The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Day - 10 Sep 2024: Every year, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.
Youth Mental Health Day - 19 Sep 2024: Raising awareness of the services and support available to help young people who are struggling with their mental health.
International Day of Sign Languages - 23 Sep 2024: The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.
Click here to visit our Equality Calendar, share your events and see what's on!
What's happening at FCE?
Fife Interfaith and Belief Network
In case you missed it, last month we hosted the relaunch of the Fife Interfaith and Belief Network! It was great to meet some new faces as well as refresh connections from the Fife Interfaith Group.
We are currently gathering views on what you would like to see from the group and how the group can bring people with a religion or belief, as well as those who may not necessarily follow a specific belief together.
If you would like to share your views on how the group should take shape, please click here.
You can also get 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.
Let's Chat Equality - Fife
At FCE we are always looking to learn more about what matters to you and your local community.
We have launched our Let's Chat Equality - Fife, in order to learn more about what works in your community, what you would like to see improved and your hopes for the future.
We will share your feedback with services in Fife to improve access for everyone.
If you would like to take part in the survey or interested in sharing it with someone you know, please click here:
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.
Fife Equalities Forum
Our Fife Equalities Forum came together on Wed 10 Jul 2024, members shared updates on their work and looked at possible opportunities for future collaboration.
The next Fife Equalities Forum will be taking place on Wed 14 Aug 2024, from 14:00 members will be discussing their projects, barriers they have faced in their communities and things we can do together to improve services for all.
For more information, please visit the Forum webpage here.
If you're interested in attending our Forum and joining the network, please don't hesitate to get in touch! Contact us using info@centreforequalities.org.uk, call 01592 645310 or text 07800 005834.
Equality Calendar
We're always on the lookout for events or regular activities to add to our Equality Calendar! If you have something coming up that you'd like to share, why not get in touch? You can add your items directly on to our Calendar or submit them through to us.
For more information and to add your event, visit our Equality Calendar page here.
FCE Companion Support
Interested in volunteering? Why not try our Companion Support Project!
It's a great opportunity to help organise events, learn more about the diverse communities and bring people together who are suffering from social isolation.
If you'd be interested in volunteering with us, please contact maria@centreforequalities.org.uk, call us on 01592 645310 or text 07800 005834.
Equality Briefings
In case you missed it, our Accessibility Briefing aims to give you an overview of the different types of accessibility measures required for in-person and online events, as well as some guidelines for sharing content on websites and social media!
Our Partners' News and Events
Fife Climate Festival 2024
Fife Climate Festival takes place between Saturday 21st September and Saturday 5th October 2024.
The festival is a celebration of community climate action, filled with inspiring and interesting events and activities. It is designed to celebrate the great climate action work already happening within Fife, show what we can all do to make a difference and inspire positive action to tackle the climate emergency.
Building on the success of the first festival earlier this year, this festival will focus on hope for the future. It aims to imagine a world where climate action thrives and what that could mean for Fife.
Active Fife Summer Walking Challenge
Active Fife have launched their summer walking challenge! To celebrate the AIG Women's Open taking place in St. Andrews this month, they are challenging Fifers to walk the distance of the Old Course at St Andrews every day.
Walking is a great way to keep active because almost everyone can do it – no matter your age, income, gender or ability. It is free, and no special equipment is needed so it is an easy and accessible way to build in physical activity as part of your everyday life.
Questionnaire: Young Men Missing Hospital Appointments
NHS Fife's Integrated Planned Care Programme Board want to engage with young men across Fife, aged between 18-34yrs to help understand what is getting in the way of their attendance at secondary care appointments.
Themes identified from the engagement will be used by NHS Fife to influence future planned care developments and look at supportive measures to minimise the impact these barriers may be having.
If you would like to take part in the short questionnaire, please click here.
Fife International Forum - Ukrainian Independence Day event
Fife International Forum are celebrating Ukraine’s National Independence Day with an afternoon of refreshments, arts and crafts, dance and more! Join them on 24th August at the Fife International Forum unit in Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy (KY1 1NJ).
Please reserve your place by 16th August 2024 if you would like to come along.
Interested in attending? Visit the Fife International Forum's website here.
Consultations to look out for
Let's talk about bus journeys in Fife:
From Fife Council:
We are carrying out a survey to understand how the council's supported bus network in Fife is performing and whether it is meeting your needs.
The Council has limited resources available and is looking at how to best use these to support and improve Fife’s bus network. Most bus users are unlikely to notice a difference between a commercial and a supported bus service or journey. In many cases they are run by the same bus operators, using the same buses and drivers. The only difference is how these buses are funded.
Commercial bus services are run by bus operators for a profit. This means that if a route has low passenger numbers and is not profitable, the bus company may stop running that service. When this happens, Fife Council often step in and pay for a bus company to continue to run that service. These are called Supported (or tendered) Services. Bus fares are not enough to cover the costs of running these services which means that without financial support from Fife Council they probably wouldn’t run. The Council funds these Supported Services so that the bus network serves as many people in Fife as possible.
Paton Street Greenspace Consultation:
From Fife Council:
Consultation to gather local people’s thoughts around using the communal space between Lauder Street and Donald Street as a community garden greenspace. Current ideas so far include: space to grow food, sensory area, a seating area, some fruit trees and space for kids to run around. We want to know what your ideas are and more importantly, if you want to get involved and make something special in your community!
'Moving on' from care into adulthood consultation:
The Scottish Government are committed to Keeping the Promise to all children and young people by 2030. This includes making sure that all children and young people with care experience are given the support they need to help them move on from care into adulthood and more independent living.
This consultation is about ensuring that young people leaving care and moving into adulthood have the right scaffolding of support available to ensure they thrive.
Children's hearings redesign:
This consultation is part of a series of steps to ensure that Scotland’s children’s hearings system can be redesigned to build on its strengths so that it can deliver the best possible experience to the children and families in need of its support.
To view the consultation and share your views, please click here.
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
Corra Foundation - Promise Partnership Youth-Led Grant Programme: Closes 26 Aug 2024
Fairer Workplaces Fund: Closes 01 Sep 2024
Youth Arts Open Fund: Closes 05 Sep 2024
The Bromley Trust: Closes 11 Oct 2024
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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