Equalities Monthly - November 2026!
Hello world!
Welcome to the November 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?
On the 7 Oct, we had our "FCE Anti-poverty and Wealth Building Roundtable" during Challenge Poverty Week. Partners came from across Fife to discuss their current work, as well as their views on how things are working in Fife.
29 Oct 2026, a second round table was held "Community Roundtable - Race and Ethnicity" - with partners coming from across Fife to discuss barriers, opportunities for collaboration and more.
Our Fife Equalities Forum was online on Wed 14 Oct 2026, sharing updates, opportunities to work together and more.
On 27 Oct 2026, the Fife Inclusion Networks the get-together was cancelled because of weather. The team will update on their next event in November.
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.
Out and About
Over the last month we were delighted to participate in some local events and visit local initiatives.
Fife Inclusion Network (FIN) team Mamoona, Yi Mei and Natalia had a lovely visit to the ESOL class at Kirkcaldy Fife College on 29th Oct.
During our visit, FIN team presented and promoted the project, highlighting the support/help available to the ESOL students. Our aim is to build a strong supportive network that connects people and improves access to opportunities and help in Fife, make sure they are included and supported and know where to access support/ help or advice when they needed.
Thank you to Yulia (the ESOL class teacher) for connecting us with the students and welcome us and giving us the opportunity to share our project.
The Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival 2026 was welcomed to Fife in partnership with Fife College and Kingdom Group.
It included discussions around topics like housing security, health equality, recognising the talents ethnic minority people bring to our workforce and how that workforce can be more representative of our diverse local communities.
The Know Your Network event was organised by the Opportunities Fife Partnership where several partners working in the area of employability attended. We co-hosted a thematic discussion on “Supporting Refugees and Migrants in Fife” and heard about the difficulties they face when applying for jobs. Difficulty getting an interview, people being overqualified for the jobs they apply for, and the time needed to acquire English language shared as key common barriers.
We visited the Home Start’s Kirkcaldy family group which welcomed several families with young children in the area for a Halloween event. There were traditional Halloween activities and a Halloween themed Book Bug session too. The group supports families in need who have children up to the age of 8 and provides inclusive welcoming space for new parents and people new to the area while addressing isolation.
International Men's Day - Walk & Talk:
As part of this year's International Men's Day 2026, we will be working with Dunfermline Athletic Football Club and White Ribbon Fife, to walk and talk! We will be spending the morning walking around the local area before coming back to East End Park for refreshments, new connections, discussions and more.
It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about what is happening for men across Fife and beyond, as well as learning from positive male role models and the impact that they can have on individuals.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact us at info@centreforequalities.org.uk or phone us on 01592 645310.
Lunchtime Learning:
We listened to your feedback and requests following our 10 Year Summer Gathering and Celebration, and restarting our training programme with a fresh focus on guiding organisations with their Equality Mainstreaming and human rights, creating good foundations for their Bronze level award.
We also will support partners in developing their Fair Work principles and gain the Silver Award as they progress in their equality journey.
As part of this process, we will be hosting a lunchtime learning session on 25 November 2026 from 12:00 to 13:00. The event will be online, you will be sent an event link before the session.
For more information, click here.
Please RSVP to info@centreforequalities.org.uk if you intend to join the event.
Human Rights Community of Practice Project - Fife Centre for Equalities
The Human Rights Community of Practice is beginning to take shape in Fife. The Winter Equalities Fair on Thursday the 10th of December (Human Rights Day) and will focus on Human Rights and be the official launch date for our Community of Practice. Anyone who is interested in coming along to the Human Rights Equalities Fair, please get in touch.
The Human Rights Community of Practice aims to bring together a diverse group of people to foster and develop their commitment to making human rights meaningful in our communities. We are looking for participants and members for the Community of Practice. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and collaborative space to come together and strengthen human rights-based practice across Fife.
If you would like more information about any of this, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on the contact details below:
Address: Fife Centre for Equalities, New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT.
Phone: 01592 645 310
E-mail: info@centreforequalities.org.uk
Website: centreforequalities.org.uk
Fife Inclusion Network:
Our Fife Inclusion Network Oct Get-Together unfortunately was cancelled for the safety of our participants and our team due to weather yellow warning for high wind on that day.
Our next Get-Together will be on Mon 16th Nov 2026 from 10:30am – 12:30pm at New Volunteer House, Kirkcaldy, join by our partners organisations chatting about what services and support available for unpaid carers across Fife, and more. For more details and registration, please visit our event page for our Nov Get-Togethers.
Please keep an eye on our event page Events | FCE for updates.
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 online on Wed 11 Nov 2026 from 14:00!
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:
All Saints' Day - 1 Nov: Many churches, particularly Catholic and Anglican churches, in the United Kingdom annually mark All Saints' Day on November 1. This occasion honors all the saints in Christian history, particularly those who do not have their own special feast day.
Diwali/Deepavali - 8 Nov: Diwali (Dīvali, Dīpāwali, or Deepavali) is a festival of lights observed in October and November each year.
Scottish Interfaith Week - 8 to 15 Nov: This year’s festival theme of Wellbeing encourages us to explore what it means to care for ourselves and others.
We are living in a time of social and political upheaval, where division and isolation threaten our wellbeing both as individuals and as communities.
International Mens' Day - 19 Nov: International Men’s Day is an opportunity to start important conversations about men’s physical and mental health, the need for emotional support, and the roles men play in families and communities. It advocates for a world where men and women can thrive equally, free from harmful stereotypes.
Transgender Day of Rememberance - 20 Nov: Is an annual observance that honours and remembers those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was established in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman, in response to the brutal murder of Rita Hester, a transgender woman, in Allston, Massachusetts. Since then, it has grown and is now observed in cities around the world as a day to remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence.
16 Days of Activism - 25 Nov to 10 Dec: The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international civil society led campaign. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day, highlighting that violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide.
Click here to visit our Equality Calendar, and add your own event today.
Our Partners' News and Events
Safe Space - Manager position
Safe Space are currently looking for a new Manager to lead and manage a small, specialised trauma team delivering specialised counselling services and groupwork to adults and young people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
If you are interested in more information, go to www.safe-space.co.uk/vacancies
The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th November 2026.
All completed application forms should be sent to ann@safe-space.co.uk
All queries about this post can be sent to contact@safe-space.co.uk
Reclaim the Night: Banner Making Workshops
The second Reclaim the Night march through the streets of Dunfermline, are inviting you to come along, get creative and help make some noise.
They are holding three relaxed and informal banner-making workshops across Fife, and everyone is welcome.
Workshop Dates:
Dunfermline - Fife College
Calaiswood Crescent, Dunfermline, KY11 8SJ
Tuesday 3 November, 4pm - 6pm
Glenrothes - Fife College
Stenton Road, Glenrothes, KY6 2RA
Wednesday 11 November, 4pm - 6pm
For more information please visit: https://www.fife.gov.uk/social-care/violence-against-women/public-awareness
Communi:TEA, Abbeyview
Communi:TEA, where people and food come together.
We welcome everyone to come and enjoy a variety of foods, activities and getting to know each other.
All ages are welcome at Communi:TEA. We always do our best to accommodate dietary requirements so please don't be shy, just let us know.
There's loads of opportunities to get involved just reach out to Nyree.
Contact
Nyree Keith
Date, time and location
Abbeyview Community Hub, Abbey View, Dunfermline KY11 4HA
23 April 2026 at 12:00pm to 27 April 2027 at 2:00pm
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.
HAG: Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft
This popular exhibition is back running across Scotland at 4 venues (Inverness Museum and Gallery, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright Galleries, and concluding at The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock) through 2027.
Looking at the work of female craft artists who are impactful celebrating the knowledge, power & alchemy mediated by their work, the exhibition and photography together celebrate craft skills and approaches to practice developed by these significant women over decades of work and personal endeavour.
Make your Bed
Coming up as part of the 16 Days of Activisim, Fife Women's Aid is holding a performance and Q&A.
It will be held on the 1 December 2026, between 13:00 - 14:30 at the Rothes Halls in Glenrothes.
A group of women who have survived domestic abuse have worked with a drama facilitator to create the performance.
The performance is open to both male and female audience members.
Booking, please email: info@fifewomensaid.org.uk
Consultations to look out for
Your experience of homelessness in Fife:
Fife Council, in partnership with Turning Point Scotland, would like to hear from people like you, who have experienced homelessness. Your insights will help us understand what the reasons for homelessness in Fife are, and if anything could have been done earlier to prevent you becoming homeless.
Some topics may feel sensitive – please only share what you feel comfortable sharing and you can stop at any time.
For more information go to Your experience of homelessness in Fife - Fife Council - Citizen Space
You can also email Jennifer Dunbar for more information at Jennifer.Dunbar@fife.gov.uk
Hill of Beath and Lumphinnans Action Plan:
Fife Council and the Hill of Beath and Lumphinnans groups, consists of community partners and local residents. They are developing a new Community Action Plan to guide priorities for the next five years. Your views will help shape the People and Place themes that matter most to the community.
For more information go to Fife Council - Citizen Space to see links to these areas or you can email Patricia.Galfskiy@fife.gov.uk.
Café Inc Family Survey:
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 the short survey if you have used Cafe Inc during 2026 and let us know what you think about the service.
For more information contact Stephanie.Gardiner-cs@fife.gov.uk
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)
Needing assistance when running a consultation, or finding it difficult to take part? Contact us and help make Fife more accessiCommunity 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)
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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