Equalities Monthly - June 2026

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Hello world!

Welcome to the June 2026 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?

Our Fife Equalities Forum was an online event Wed 13 May, sharing updates, opportunities to work together and more.

The Fife Inclusion Network, with Historic Environment Scotland, visited Aberdour Castle and St. Fillan's Church on 20 May 2026!

As always, we have published a range of exciting new events and consultations on our Equality Calendar! Keep posted for more.

What's happening at FCE?

Let's Chat - Equality in Fife:

What are your experiences of living in Fife? Do you feel that you are able to get the support or advice you need?

Our Let's Chat service hopes to learn more about your views on services across Fife, what is working well about them and what may need extra improvements.

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:

Let's Chat Equality - Fife: Ongoing Survey

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.

Out and About:

On Saturday, 30 May we were celebrating Africa Day alongside Africans in Fife! We had a great day celebrating, making new connections and learning more about African heritage in Fife.

Thank you to Funke and Temi for inviting us!

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact us at info@centreforequalities.org.uk, phone us on 01592 645310 or text us on 07800 005834.

Fife Inclusion Network:

Fife Inclusion Network (FIN) hosted their May Get-Together on 20 May 2026 at Aberdour Castle and Gardens and St Fillan’s Church, bringing everyone together to learn interesting facts on the history of Scotland.

The Get-Together was also with Historic Environment Scotland, where we got the chance to see the castle and its amazing features that have lasted overtime. We also caught up with our other partner The Scottish Wildlife Trust, who have an event coming up in June in the Largo Bay area

Join us today and become a part of a supportive, friendly and inclusive network. If you know someone who could benefit from our services, please get in touch. Below is a link for FIN membership registration form.

Fife Inclusion Network - Member Registration Form

Our next Get Together will take place in Kirkcaldy, at Everyone Everyday community space, on the 24^th of June. We will share the updates on our Events page soon.

FIN June Get-Together | FCE

Interested in getting involved? Join us and be a member of the Fife Inclusion Network Fife Inclusion Network | FCE Inclusion Network | FCE. You can also contact us using info@centreforequalities.org.uk, call 01592 645310 or text 07800 005834.

Fife Equalities Forum:

The next Fife Equalities Forum will be taking place on Wed 10 June 2026 from 14:00. This will be an online event.

The Forum is a great opportunity to learn more about the different groups and organisations working in Fife, the barriers they are facing and how we can work together to improve things for everyone.

Learn more by clicking here.

Interested in attending? Get in touch. Contact us at info@centreforequalities.org.uk, calling 01592 645310, text on 07800 005834

FCE Companion Support:

Volunteers Week is the 1^st- 7^th June, and as part of our celebration of our volunteers’ kindness and generosity at Fife Centre for Equalities, we’ll be running our 2^nd annual Random Acts of Kindness Month Challenge!

All we ask is you to make a pledge to complete at least one random act of kindness this June. Acts of kindness can be anything from holding the door open for someone to making donations, they’re all acts that will make others fand yourself feel good!

So why not join in and make the pledge. You can sign up by scanning the QR code on our poster, clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4w9Tt94 or email me at maria@centreforequalities.org. aria@centreforequalities.org.uk

The Companion Support Project was created to build a network of volunteers who are passionate about reducing social isolation, connecting people and groups and making Fife a fairer place for all.

Funded by the Fife Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, our Companion Support (CS), volunteers work in a group setting to empower others, and encourage them to make new connections and friendships.

It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and learn valuable new skills.

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:

We are recruiting suitably skilled people to join the Board to help deliver our vision and mission.

If you are passionate about equality, diversity, inclusion, and social justice, then this could be the volunteering role you’ve been looking for.

Applicants should have a passion and commitment to build a collective voice to champion equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice, along with the ability to provide strong governance and direction to ensure the delivery of our objectives.

These Trustee positions are voluntary, however, out-of-pocket expenses will be met.

For more information, please contact Elric Honoré, Chief Executive, elric@centreforequalities.org.uk or 01592 645 310.

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:

Pride Month 1 - 30 June: Pride Month is a month-long celebration that recognizes the LGBTQ+ community and their contributions to society. It is a time to acknowledge the challenges faced by this community and to stand in solidarity with their fight for equality, acceptance, and human rights. Pride Month is a joyful and colorful display of love, unity, and resilience, with events and activities that promote inclusivity, educate the public, and celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.
Volunteers Week 1 - 7 June : Volunteers Week is a national campaign dedicated to celebrating the invaluable work of volunteers. Throughout the week, organisations, charities, and communities come together to acknowledge the positive difference that volunteers make every day. The event also promotes the spirit of volunteering, encouraging more people to get involved in supporting local and national initiatives. Activities during the week can range from thank-you events and award ceremonies to workshops and social gatherings, all aimed at recognising and inspiring volunteers.
Refugee Week 15 - 21 June : Refugee Week brings together people from different backgrounds to connect beyond labels, and foster a deeper understanding of why people are displaced, and the challenges they face when seeking safety.
World Day Against Child Labour 12 June: World Day Against Child Labour is an opportunity to highlight the reality of life for millions of children who are engaged in child labour. Some of the worst forms of child labour include illicit activities like child slavery, sexual exploitation, child trafficking and hazardous work that put children at risk of death, injury or disease.

Click here to visit our Equality Calenda r, and add your own event today.

Our Partners' News and Events

Do you have experience of caring for a person who migrated to the UK?

Marie Curie and the University College London are looking for participants for their research exploring the end-of-life care experiences of first-generation migrants in the UK.

You can help by taking part in either a group workshop or an interview with a researcher (this would be online, in-person or telephone). You will receive a retail voucher as a thank you for taking part (£50 for workshop, £25 for an interview).

To find out more, please visit: https://forms.office.com/e/B8biE8hAYy or scan QR code on poster.

Or get in touch with us by email or phone: caroline.pearce@mariecurie.org.uk or Tel: 07704315984

ESOL Group: Meetings for Women:

Friendly conversations in a welcome group.

During the meetings we offer:

painting
activities for children
other creative ideas

Tea, Coffee and Biscuits available.

Children are very welcome - come along together.

The sessions take place every Thursday, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Kirkcaldy YMCA Gallatown Hub.

Fife Contemporary - Celebrating 20 years:

Fife Contemporary will be marking its 20th anniversary in 2026. This important organisation for the cultural life of Fife and across Scotland is marking this landmark year with a new exhibition, Dear Earth.

Dear Earth runs across a full year, from opening on 21 March 2026 in Kirkcaldy Galleries to closing at St Andrews Museum on 6 March 2027. Fire Contemporary are announcing a satellite programme of events to accompany the exhibition, bringing together artists from across disciplines to respond to the environmental and social themes addressed in Dear Earth.

For more information, click here

Fife Climate Hub Festival:

The Fife Climate Festival is a celebration of community climate action across Fife, rooted in culture, creativity and connection.

Now in its fourth edition, the festival runs throughout June 2026 and is attended by hundreds of participants. Events across Fife inspire people to come together to take action on climate emergency – showcasing the many approaches to climate work that can make communities fairer, healthier and more vibrant places to live.

For more information, please click here.

Consultations to look out for

Boundary changes to North Glenrothes and Auchmuty & Woodside Community Council areas:

Fife Council is seeking views on a proposed change to the boundary of the North Glenrothes Community Council area. North Glenrothes Community Council has requested that its boundary be extended to include a section of land that currently sits within the inactive Auchmuty and Woodside Community Council area.

The proposed boundary change will have no impact on school catchment areas, ward boundaries, or polling districts.

The Council is leading this consultation to ensure that residents and stakeholders in the affected community council areas have the opportunity to comment on the proposal. Your feedback will help the Council determine whether the proposed change reflects the views and interests of the community.

Contact: cc.consultation@fife.gov.uk

Link: Boundary changes to North Glenrothes and Auchmuty & Woodside Community Council areas - Fife Council - Citizen Space

Community Learning in Dunfermline - Consultation 2025:

Community learning is all about helping people grow, connect, and thrive through learning opportunities that are local, inclusive, and tailored to your needs. Whether you're looking to build new skills, support your family, or meet others, there’s something here for everyone. 

This consultation looks at:

Adult Learning
Family Learning
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

To contribute, please click here.

Needing assistance when running a consultation, or finding it difficult to take part? Contact us and help make Fife more accessible at info@centreforequalities.org.uk, calling 01592 645310, text on 07800 005834.

Cafe Inc Family Survey:

Overview

Cafe Inc makes sure that the Kingdom's children and young people (under 18) will have at least one tasty and healthy meal per day, while our nurseries and schools are closed over the holidays.Please complete this short survey if you have used Cafe Inc during 2026 and let us know what you think about the service.

Link: https://haveyoursay.fife.gov.uk/communities/cafe-inc-family-survey-2026/

For more information contact: Stephanie.Gardiner-cs@fife.gov.uk

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.