Hello world!
Welcome to the December release of our Equalities Monthly newsletter. As usual we will be sharing updates and developments from all of the latest events, consultations and more from across Fife.
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 Equality Calendar!
What have we been up to at FCE?
On Tue 05 Nov 2024, we checked in with the Fife Chinese Older People Association at their regular lunch meeting.
Lewis and Elric were at the Scottish Interfaith Conference on Tue 12 Nov 24 in Dundee!
We hosted our Common Grounds Gathering and Ceilidh on Wed 12 Nov 24, it was great to see everyone sharing their talents, experiences and dance moves.
We were joined by the Fife Violence Against Women Partnership and authors Alan Bissett and Lynne Crawford at our Book Reading Event on Fri 22 Nov 24.
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:
Human Rights Day - 10 Dec: A day to raise awareness of the struggles faced by individuals and groups across the world, and to empower people to make a difference.
International Migrants Day - 18 Dec: Recognising the huge contributions made by migrants across the world, and a call to action to help address the barriers they face.
International Human Solidarity Day - 20 Dec: A day to celebrate our unity in diversity, the wide range of backgrounds that make up our local communities and a reminder to be kind and understanding of others.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - 25 Nov to 10 Dec: Following on from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the 16 Days of Activism is a campaign of events, workshops and movements across the world to take action.
Click here to visit our Equality Calendar, and add your own event today.
What's happening at FCE?
Updates to FCE's Working Patterns - January 2025 Onwards
Hi everyone - just to keep you all in the loop. From January 2025 onwards we will be adjusting our working patterns so that they fit in a bit better with our programme of events and activities.
We will be breaking down each month into segments, with each segment focused on a specific activity:
Week 1 - Promotion and Awareness Raising:
Equalities Monthly release.
Online Drop-in - chat to the team about what matters to you or share any community concerns.
Monday 17:30 to 18:00
Tuesday 14:00 to 15:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00
Week 2 - Working with Partners:
Fife Equalities Forum Meeting.
FCE Outreach to Local Groups and Organisations!
Week 3 - Listening to Individuals:
Equalities Digest release.
FCE Outreach to Local Groups and Organisations continued.
In-person drop-ins and 1-2-1 interviews.
Week 4 - Building Communities
Our Get-Togethers and Gatherings!
Help us improve our communications.
In Conversation: New Year, New You?
FCE's Winter Equalities Fair 2024
Fife Interfaith and Belief Network - December Meeting
Let's Chat Equality - Fife
Fife Equalities Forum
Black History Month 2024 Follow-up: AYT Foods Celebrates One Year
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.
16 Days of Activism - Open Survey
Our Partners' News and Events
Fife International Forum - International Migrants Day Fair
Fife International Forum will be hosting an information fair as part of this year's International Migrants Day!
It is taking place on Wed 18 Dec 2024 from 11:00 to 14:00 at the Mercat Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy.
It's a great opportunity to learn more about some of the support that is available to you.
For more information please contact info@fifeinternational.uk or call 01592 642927.
Launch of AdRESS - CRER
Marie Curie - Companion Service
Welcome to our Winter Garden - Greener Kirkcaldy
Consultations to look out for
You Decide Kirkcaldy - Bright Ideas Application:
Do you have an idea for a local project/initiative or event designed to improve and/or benefit communities across the Kirkcaldy area?
If so, we would like to hear from you so we can help make it happen, with funding available for projects ranging from £500 to £15,000.
Through the YOU DECIDE process, individuals and groups can submit their bright ideas for funding and the people of the Kirkcaldy area will decide which projects they’d like to fund at a public voting event or online.
This kind of funding scheme is called Participatory Budgeting and it means local people decide how public funds are used in their area.
The total funding pot is £300,000 across the Kirkcaldy area.
There is a short and simple form to fill out for your idea.
Individuals and groups can apply (you do not need to be a constituted group, as we have a sponsor system)
There will be a final celebration event bringing together all projects.
Project criteria
Safe
Legal
Feasible within the timeframe and budget
Must happen within the Kirkcaldy area and benefit local area residents
Attend the celebration event
For more infomation on the criteria, please visit our website FAQ section at: our.fife.scot/youdecide/kirkcaldyPaton Street Greenspace Consultation:
Kelty Local Walking Action Plan:
Cullaloe View, Cowdenbeath - Play Area:
Future of Foster Care Consultation:
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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