Equalities Monthly - March 2026
- Mar 18
- 7 min read
Hello world!
Welcome to the March 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 in-person on Wed 11 Feb, at New Volunteer House, Kirkcaldy, sharing updates, opportunities to work together and more.
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:
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 Inclusion Network:
Fife Inclusion Network hosted our Feb Get-Together on Wednesday 25th February in Abbeyview Community Hub in Dunfermline for a wee celebration of the Chinese New Year for the Year of the Horse.
The gathering was truly an enjoyable experience for multicultural connection for our guests. Featuring a live Chinese cooking demonstration, lantern making activity, and festive decoration and of course some traditional Chinese New Year cuisine. The gathering was blended with cuisine, culture and getting different communities together.
Around 30 guests attended the gathering and they had a great time participating in learning how to make dumplings demonstrated by our Fife Inclusion Network member and Companion volunteer Erica and enjoyed the activity of making their own lantern using red envelopes. They had fun helping to decorate the space with Chinese New Year decorations. Everyone received a red envelope filled with chocolate coin and sweet for fun, and enjoyed the traditional food made by our members.
Interested in getting involved? 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 11 March 2026 from 14:00! This Forum 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.
Interested in attending? Get in touch. Contact us at info@centreforequalities.org.uk, calling 01592 645310, text on 07800 005834
FCE Companion Support:
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:
International Wheelchair Day - 1 March: International Wheelchair Day is an annual celebration falling on March 1st. It was first launched in 2008 to draw attention to the most important mobility device in history and the positive impact wheelchairs have on people's lives.
International Women's Day - 8 March: International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD 2026), under the theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, calls for action to dismantle all barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls.
International Day to Combat Islamophobia - 15 March: A day that calls for a global dialogue on the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace, based on respect for human rights and for the diversity of religions and belief.
Neurodiversity Week 17-23 March: When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and respected as all other human variations.
Click here to visit our Equality Calendar, and add your own event today.
Our Partners' News and Events
Grow As One:
Do you enjoy preparing healthy, nutritious homemade dishes as a family? Do you enjoy cooking together from fresh ingredients? The Grow As One Family Cooking Sessions are a family learning project designed to strengthen family bonds through cooking activities.
Families will learn and increase their cooking skills by preparing their family’s favourites.
Why not join us for this 6-week course? Starts on Tuesday 03 March – 07 April 2026 from 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm at Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth. Everything is provided free and you can take your cooked food for your tea.
Places are limited. Place your interest no later than Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Scan the QR code, email Ashleigh.Fraser@fife.gov.uk or follow this link to register Grow As One Family Cooking Sessions – Fill in form
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.
Fife Climate Hub - Fundraising Training Sessions:
The Fife Community Climate Action Network are hosting a range of fundraising workshops for community groups in Fife, to further their skills and understanding of gaining funding and grants.
There are four sessions, with each session having a different topic:
Session 1 - Fundraising Foundations & Telling Your Story (Jo Taylor Consulting)
Session 2 - Building Your Toolkit: Plans, Budgets & Funders (Jo Taylor Consulting)
Session 3 - Writing Winning Bids & Planning for the Future (Jo Taylor Consulting)
Session 4 - Session 4 – Fundraising for Fife-Based Community Action (Kitty O’Connor)
It's a great opportunity for groups to learn more. Interested in attending? Click here.
Consultations to look out for
Transforming Kirkcaldy - Get Involved:
Fife Council is spearheading a bold, place-based regeneration strategy for Kirkcaldy.
The aim is to transform Kirkcaldy into a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable town centre by addressing deprivation, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering community-led development.
Developing a grand plan for the town centre and waterfront
There’s a real buzz around Kirkcaldy’s future!
Fife Council is working towards a 20-year vision to transform Kirkcaldy for generations to come. This long-term process, which will take a phased, partnership approach, and has big aspirations – to boost the local economy, tackle poverty, improve public spaces, and strengthen community facilities.
The council is working to shape the overall ambition and programme of work for the town. As this progresses there will be lots of opportunities for communities to get involved in conversations about Kirkcaldy’s future and plans for different places and spaces. It will also build on the good things Kirkcaldy already has including great transport links, important heritage sites, growing tourism, and an active, passionate community. For more information, click here.
Let's Talk Lochgelly - Youth Provision:
From Fife Council:
Following the Let’s Talk Lochgelly consultation, we’re building on your feedback to create an action plan that truly reflects the community’s vision—and how we can make it happen.
We want to hear from young people across the Lochgelly area. Tell us:
What you're currently involved in
Your thoughts, ideas, and opinions on how youth groups, clubs, and projects could be shaped
Suggestions for new activities or services you'd like to see for yourself and other young people
Community Learning in Dunfermline - Consultation 2026:
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)
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.
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!
Let's Chat Equality - Fife: Let's Chat: Equality in Fife | FCE
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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