Fife Gingerbread
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
We support and empower Fife's lone parents and families in need for better todays and brighter tomorrows.
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
We are calling for change.
👉 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve... @opfs.org.uk @ipprscotland.bsky.social
#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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
We are calling for change.
👉 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve... @opfs.org.uk @ipprscotland.bsky.social
#TransformingChildMaintenance
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....
👉 Part 1: The Why…
What happens when young people are left out of the conversation?
📖 Read more: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/.../child-ma....
September 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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....
👉 Part 1: The Why…
What happens when young people are left out of the conversation?
📖 Read more: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/.../child-ma....
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
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
September 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
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
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 👇
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 👇
August 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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 👇
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 👇
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
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
August 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
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
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
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
June 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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
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
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.
With the right support, she’s building a better future for her and her boys.
June 20, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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.
With the right support, she’s building a better future for her and her boys.
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.
From inactivity to opportunity to good work — we’re proud to be part of the solution.
June 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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.
From inactivity to opportunity to good work — we’re proud to be part of the solution.
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
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
June 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
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
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
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
June 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
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
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!
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!
June 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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!
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!
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.
Next week, we’ll spotlight the power of tailored parental employability support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work.
June 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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.
Next week, we’ll spotlight the power of tailored parental employability support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work.
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...
For some parents, there’s no chance to give them that joy.
💛 #Day2Play can change that.
Donate 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/day...
June 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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...
For some parents, there’s no chance to give them that joy.
💛 #Day2Play can change that.
Donate 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/day...
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...
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...
June 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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...
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...
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!
Their charity night with Lochcraig Chapter OES 118 raised an incredible £650 for our #Day2Play Appeal!
June 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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!
Their charity night with Lochcraig Chapter OES 118 raised an incredible £650 for our #Day2Play Appeal!
🏆 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
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
June 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🏆 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
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
🎉 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
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
June 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎉 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
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
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.
It’s our first traineeship in the third sector — creating new opportunities & tackling child poverty through supported employment.
May 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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.
It’s our first traineeship in the third sector — creating new opportunities & tackling child poverty through supported employment.
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
May 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
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.
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.
May 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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.
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.
🌟 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...
👉 Read our blog - www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/ournewsandst...
👉 Read the Volunteer Strategy - static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa13...
May 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🌟 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...
👉 Read our blog - www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/ournewsandst...
👉 Read the Volunteer Strategy - static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa13...
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...
👉 Follow our updates here: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/stargazing-s...
May 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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...
👉 Follow our updates here: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/stargazing-s...
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.
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It was a day full of inspiration, guest speakers, and well-deserved recognition for the incredible difference our volunteers make.
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April 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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...
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...
🏠 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.
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.
April 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🏠 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.
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.
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
Help us create more summer memories for local families — support our #Day2Play campaign: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/day2play2025
April 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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
Help us create more summer memories for local families — support our #Day2Play campaign: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/day2play2025