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Fife Gingerbread

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
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We support and empower Fife's lone parents and families in need for better todays and brighter tomorrows.

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Too many separated parents, paying & receiving, are battling a system that doesn’t work. Children are losing out on the security they deserve. We are calling for change. 👉 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve... @opfs.org.uk @ipprscotland.bsky.social #TransformingChildMaintenance
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
New Blog: Child Maintenance, Children & Young People – The Power of Partnerships 👉 Part 1: The Why… What happens when young people are left out of the conversation? 📖 Read more: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/.../child-ma....
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Fife Gingerbread demands better. Families deserve fair social security, decent jobs, and real investment in their communities. We’re proud to stand with #WeDemandBetter – join the march & rally on Sat 25 Oct in Edinburgh. 👉 scotland-demands-better.com @povertyalliance.org
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Our Fife Gingerbread Child Maintenance Project is officially 2 years old! During that time, we’ve supported families across Fife in navigating a complex system and unlocking life-changing support for their children. Check out what’s been achieved so far 👇
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
In April, we began co-designing a Charter for Change with a lone parent participation group, setting out five principles for employers. This first step in our partnership with @opfs.org.uk & Strathclyde University Business School sets a strong foundation for the work ahead. tinyurl.com/y64tf5dn
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It’s Employability Day! Thank you for following along this week and celebrating the power of family-focused employability support with us. A huge thank you to our amazing partners, funders, and most of all, the parents who inspire everything we do. #EmployabilityDay2025 #EmpDay25
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
To wrap up #EmpDay25, meet Jo – a lone parent who joined our traineeship and found a role she loves. With the right support, she’s building a better future for her and her boys.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
At Fife Gingerbread, we go beyond jobs — we support parents with person-centred help that tackles poverty, lone parenting & real-life barriers. From inactivity to opportunity to good work — we’re proud to be part of the solution.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Putting the family into employability support! For #EmpDay25, we’re sharing new research showing how linking employability with child wellbeing leads to stronger outcomes. 📄 Read: tinyurl.com/yvmuyzrh 📅 Zoom – Thurs 19 June, 12–1pm 👉 Register: edin.ac/3Ha2iuS
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Today for #EmpDay25, we’re spotlighting the voices that matter most — the parents. These real quotes show the power of person-centred support: from feeling seen, to finding work, to believing in themselves again. #EmployabilityDay2025 #FifeEmployability #ParentalEmployability #OpportunityForAll
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Our week-long digital campaign for #EmpDay25 is live! We’re celebrating the power of tailored support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work. ▶️ Watch our video & meet the team 📅 16–20 June 🔁 Like, share, & tag someone who should see this!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We’re getting ready for Employability Day 2025! Next week, we’ll spotlight the power of tailored parental employability support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
For some kids, summer won’t bring memories of beach days, zoo trips or ice cream in the sun. For some parents, there’s no chance to give them that joy. 💛 #Day2Play can change that. Donate 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/day...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
It’s been a busy #VolunteersWeek! We’ve had an online banter night on Wednesday, joined FVA’s Volunteer Summit yesterday, and today our volunteers are walking 5k & braving cold water for our #Day2Play appeal! Sponsor them 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/fife-gi...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating every way our volunteers support Fife Gingerbread — including amazing fundraisers like Laura and her mum, Marilyn Their charity night with Lochcraig Chapter OES 118 raised an incredible £650 for our #Day2Play Appeal!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
🏆 VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK ROUNDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 A brilliant day celebrating our incredible volunteers with a friendly rounders match! Huge thanks to Clued Up, YAP, CARF, Youth 1st, Rapid Relief Team UK & Glenrothes Strollers 💛 To everyone who played, cheered, or helped — thank you! #VolunteersWeek
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🎉 Volunteers’ Week is BACK! We’re celebrating our amazing volunteers with a full week of fun: 🌱 Mon – Allotment Day 🥎 Tue – Rounders & BBQ 💬 Wed – Online Banter Night 🎓 Thu – Volunteer Summit 🚶‍♀️ Fri – 5km walk for #Day2Play Support us 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/fife-gi... #VolunteersWeek
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
We recently welcomed 3 lone parents into new roles at Greener Kirkcaldy through our Lone Parent Poverty & Work project 🌱 It’s our first traineeship in the third sector — creating new opportunities & tackling child poverty through supported employment.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
We had an amazing time at the #FifeBusinessAwards! Honoured to be shortlisted for the Community & Partnership Award alongside incredible organisations. Huge congrats to Fife Sports and Leisure Trust on the win! 🎉 Thanks to Fife Chamber of Commerce for a fantastic evening. #FBA2025
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
What an inspiring day at the for Communities Partner Learning Day! 🌟 Huge thanks to Katie and Roz from @starcatchersuk.bsky.social for sharing the impact of our CashBack for Young Parents project—showing how trusting relationships can break cycles, reduce poverty, and prevent justice involvement.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🌟 New Blog: Volunteering Updates! We've launched our Volunteer Strategy, held an inspiring Volunteer Conference, and more! 👉 Read our blog - www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/ournewsandst... 👉 Read the Volunteer Strategy - static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa13...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
We’re excited to share that we’re launching a monthly blog series to keep you updated on our strategy journey — what we’re learning, where we’re heading, and how we’re growing together. 👉 Follow our updates here: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/stargazing-s...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
We recently held a Volunteer Conference to celebrate our amazing volunteers and launch our brand-new Volunteer Strategy. It was a day full of inspiration, guest speakers, and well-deserved recognition for the incredible difference our volunteers make. static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa13...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
🏠 New report! Homes, Housing & Family Support 2025 explores how housing issues impact families — and what needs to change. 📖 Read it here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa13... Let’s work towards a future where every child grows up in a safe, secure home.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
What a cracking day our Family Approach team had at Lochore Meadows last week – sunshine, water sports & big smiles all round! Help us create more summer memories for local families — support our #Day2Play campaign: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/day2play2025
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Our Easter activities are well under way! We’ve already had some brilliant Easter-themed groups and a fantastic Family Fun Day in Kirkcaldy—a perfect start to the holidays filled with play, laughter, and connection. Here’s to more Easter fun during the holidays! 🐣
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
🌟 Day2Play is Back! 🌟 1 in 4 children in Fife are growing up in poverty, missing out on the joys of childhood. We're raising funds to give families special moments—beach trips, play sessions & fun days out! Give the gift of play! 🎟️🏖️🎨 www.justgiving.com/campaign/day...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Happy #SingleParentsDay! Today, we’re joining 16 orgs across the UK & Ireland to launch the #SingleParentCommunity campaign! Together, we’re amplifying voices, raising awareness of support & building a community for single parents. 🔗 Get involved: opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The Making it Work for Families case study is in the SPIRU Tackling Poverty Locally Directory! 🎉 This partnership—Clued Up, Fife Gingerbread, CARF & FIRST Team—takes a whole-family approach to boost family well-being & resilience. 💛 📖 Read more 👉 www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/aca...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Play, Explore & Communicate! This week at Starcatchers Play & Explore, we had a fantastic Peep-inspired session all about communication & language development—through the joy of play! Dressing up isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful way for toddlers to build language skills!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Thanks to @graemedowniemp.bsky.social - Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, for visiting our office last Friday. We had a great discussion about Fife Gingerbread’s services and our new Stargazing Strategy, which will help shape our future support for families across Fife.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day 2025 - Accelerate Action! We support women to overcome barriers, build confidence, and create brighter futures for their families. This #IWD2025, let’s keep pushing for change and accelerating action for women!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
At our Mini Munch Club, we’re all about creating a safe and happy environment where families can flourish. From themed lunches to creative play, Bookbug sessions, and more, something exciting always happens. Read more about the magic here: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/ournewsandst...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Meet More of Our Brave Firewalkers! 🔥👣 The countdown is on—our Firewalk is happening next week! These fearless fundraisers are gearing up to take on the heat to support Fife Gingerbread. Show your support and donate today! 👇 www.justgiving.com/campaign/fif...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
What a week it has been - launching our Stargazing Strategy and sharing our values, we’ve been busy spreading the word on our socials and beyond. And we’re just getting started! We are aiming for the stars – not only to support families in Fife but to drive real change in policy across Scotland.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Introducing the last of our four new values – Genuine. 💛 To be truthful and authentic in everything we do. We will be a caring employer, a trusted family support, and a true partner organisation. What does genuine mean to you? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Courage in Our Groups 💛 Courage is facing challenges with confidence. Our groups bring this to life—from the Freedom Programme to Tea Time Club, where families created shields and medals to celebrate the brave things they’ve done. Swipe to see courage in action!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Today’s Value: Courage Courage underpins everything we do at Fife Gingerbread – it’s about being brave, passionate, and determined to make a difference for families. Throughout the day, we'll share how we live this value in our work. Full strategy here: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/stargazing-s...
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🌟 What ‘Flourish’ Means to You 🌟 Our team have been chatting to people at the #SCVOGathering about today’s value: FLOURISH – to successfully grow and develop. We’ve had some amazing responses on what ‘Flourish’ means to them—we love this one!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🌟 Living Our Values 🌟 This week, our teams have shaped group work around the theme of our values. On Monday, our Making it Work for Lone Parents group came together to reflect on what these values mean to them Helping parents flourish in a supportive community is at the heart of Fife Gingerbread.
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🌟 Today’s Value: FLOURISH 🌟 To flourish means to successfully grow and develop. We are committed to creating an environment where our staff, volunteers, and families can reach their potential with opportunities to adapt, evolve, and learn. Check back later to see how we put this into action!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Looking forward to making more connections at day two @SCVOGathering. Pop to the exhibitor stalls to find out more about our new Stargazing Strategy✨️🚀
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Our Values, Reimagined We’ve taken time to reimagine our values—the principles that guide our work every day as we bring our Stargazing Strategy to life. Today’s value: CONNECTED Check in later to see how we put this value into action!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
We're here at #SCVOGathering. Pop along to see us in the exhibitor hall. 🚀
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🌟 It’s Here! 🌟 Our Stargazing Strategy is our bold plan to help families in Fife flourish—tackling poverty, trauma, and systemic barriers that hold them back. We may be small, but we have big ambitions to create change in Scotland. 💛 🔗 Read more: fifegingerbread.org.uk/stargazing-strategy
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
The Countdown is On! Fife Gingerbread is launching our Stargazing Strategy on Monday – and it’s out of this world! We’re focusing on systemic change to create better todays and brighter tomorrows for families while continuing to deliver high-quality support across Fife. We can’t wait to share it!
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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Fife Gingerbread will host a stand at the Gathering this year, so pop along to say hello! As a member of the national Third Sector Employability Forum exec group our CEO Laura will be part of an exciting workshop and panel discussion focused on Scotland’s employability eco-system on Tue 4th Feb.
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