Fife Gingerbread

 Volunteer of the Month: Phil McKinlay! Phil McKinlay has been a dedicated presence at the allotment, showing up twice a week, no matter the weather—rain or shine. He’s been volunteering for a few years now, and even after a hip replacement, Phil continues to work tirelessly to keep everything growing strong. Your commitment and hard work inspire us, Phil. Thank you for all that you do! 

Hi friends! Don't forget to book your space at The Gathering in February, it's a free event for our third sector colleagues all over Scotland to celebrate good work, share best practice and generally catch up. Fife Gingerbread will be hosting a stand so look out for some of my colleagues. And as part of the national Third Sector Employability Forum we will be hosting an event focused on Working for Scotland: where next for the third sector and Scotland’s employability eco-system? This will be on Tuesday 4 February, 11am - 12pm and spaces are filling up fast so sign up as we'll have a panel of great speakers with a lively Q&A https://lnkd.in/ejm6bzup Blyth Deans Louise Goodlad Ashley Ryan Pegs Bailey John Hinton Dougie Stevenson Kate Clark

Ending 16 Days of Activism: Celebrating Progress and Our Commitment to Families As we wrap up the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, we’re proud to spotlight the CashBack for Young Parents Project, a vital initiative making a difference for families in Fife. This work is part of the wider CashBack for Communities Programme, which just released its impact report, showing support for over 15,000 young people across Scotland last year. At Fife Gingerbread, we’re honored to contribute to this achievement, partnering with Starcatchers to: 🌟 Empower young parents under 25 through 1:1 support. 🌟 Strengthen parent-child bonds with baby sensory groups designed by Starcatchers artists. We also deliver Mellow for Young People in schools, addressing relationship challenges, substance misuse, and anti-social behavior. 💬 Participant voices: "Before [CashBack], I wasn’t looking into the future. Now I have goals and feel confident about caring for myself and my child." Awareness campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism are crucial, but real change demands systemic reform. Issues like post-separation abuse and barriers in the child maintenance system show the ongoing need for advocacy. We’re proud to be part of the CashBack for Communities story, working toward a future where families can thrive. Thank you for standing with us. Together, we’re making a difference. 💜 📖 Read the full CashBack report: https://lnkd.in/eC2rgD4Y #CB4C #16DaysOfActivism #SupportYoungFamilies #FifeGingerbread #EndGenderBasedViolence

The Power of Individual Giving: Thank You! 💛 We know times are tough, and every penny feels precious. That’s why we’re so overwhelmed when someone takes the time to visit our JustGiving page and make a donation. Individual giving is hard, but it keeps us going—it shows how much people care about helping others. 🌟 Here are just a couple of examples that truly warmed our hearts: Charlotte D: "This is my pocket money. Thank you for helping boys and girls in my area." P6W Christmas Stall at Kirkcaldy West Primary School: Niamh, Maisie, Harper, Alexa, Adrianna, and Izzy—you’ve inspired us all! To everyone who has donated, whether big or small, your kindness is making a real difference to families across Fife this winter. Thank you for believing in what we do. 💛 If you’d like to support, visit: https://lnkd.in/e46kB9c4

Last night some of our team attended the SURF - Scotland's Regeneration Forum awards as one of our projects was shortlisted, we didn’t win, but we had a great night celebrating and hearing about the amazing projects all over Scotland. Cora Bissett was the after-dinner speaker, and as she’s from Glenrothes we recruited her to join the Fife Gingerbread team. 🧡

What an Overwhelming Response! 💛 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to our Heat & Eat Appeal this week—your kindness is making such a difference. We’re ending the week on a high, thanks to the amazing support from our friends Sharjeel and Jock, and the incredible efforts of the Leuchars team. 🙌 If you’d like to be part of our campaign to help families in Fife stay safe, warm, and supported this winter, we’d love to hear from you! McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd Dalkia UK Kilmac Ltd Binn Group

Warm Hearts, Happy Homes: Greens Retail Joins Fife Gingerbread in Supporting Their Heat & Eat Appeal This Christmas 🎄 We’re thrilled to share the incredible partnership between Greens Retail and Fife Gingerbread this Christmas! From now until the big day, Greens stores across Fife will be fundraising for our Heat & Eat Appeal, engaging their local communities with in-store activities, and championing our mission to keep families safe, warm, and supported. Linsey has had an amazing time working with the Greens team—we can’t wait to see the magic this partnership brings! Keep an eye out for more press coverage in the coming weeks. 🎥 Watch the video below. 👉 Donate to the Heat & Eat Appeal today: https://lnkd.in/e46kB9c4

We’re so proud to see the Lone Parent Poverty & Work Project recognised at the Fife Business Diversity Awards—a true testament to the power of partnership and the impact we can have together! A huge congratulations to our fantastic partners, Fife Job Contracts Fife Council, on their Gold Employability Award win! Being part of such an inclusive and supportive community makes all the difference. #FifeBusinessDiversityAwards #PartnershipWorking #FifeGingerbread #LoneParentSupport #Inclusion

The charity drive for children concluded successfully, with Dalkia UK making a generous donation at the Leuchars Project site. Organized by the McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. site team in support of Fife Gingerbread, this initiative brought positivity and hope as Christmas approaches, spreading joy to children looking forward to the festive season.

This is What It’s All About! 🎄✨ We’ve been spreading Christmas cheer this week with our Tea Time Club Grinchmas Day and Teenie Weenie Club gingerbread decorating! 💚 Families have come together to make magical memories, share delicious food, and have so much fun—all thanks to your generous support. For families in difficult circumstances, it’s heartwarming to see smiles light up their faces. Here’s what some of our mums had to say: 💬 It’s definitely kicked us into the Christmas spirit. You guys do an amazing job 🥰 💬 I have memories for the rest of my life. Today, our Teenie Weenie Club families got creative decorating gingerbread men—it’s all about spreading a sprinkle of festive fun. Your donations make moments like these possible. Thank you for helping us make Christmas magical for families in Fife. 💛 👉 Support our Heat & Eat Appeal today: https://lnkd.in/e46kB9c4