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We will be closed Christmas and New Year from Monday 22nd December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026 

If you find you are struggling during the festivities, feel free to download the "Staying Safe Keeping Well" booklet 👇
 https://www.fife.gov.uk/stayingsafekeepingwell

#CitizenAdvocacy #OfficeClosure
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Did you know that #DunfermlineAdvocacy were awarded🥇 The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2015 - where has the last TEN 🔟 years gone?!?

It has passed so quickly as we continue to provide a vital #CitizenAdvocacy service to vulnerable adults in West Fife.

#Fife #Dunfermline
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Ahhhhh two people, two photos, a year apart. #Advocate Barclay, with Alan his advocacy #Partner of eight years! 💙💛 Both photos taken at our #FestiveBlether events (2024 and 2025)!

#CitizenAdvocacy #FriendshipChangingLives
December 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Ahhhhh two people, two photos, a year apart. #Advocate Barclay, with Alan his advocacy #Partner of eight years! 💙💛 Both photos taken at our #FestiveBlether events (2024 and 2025)!

#CitizenAdvocacy #FriendshipChangingLives
December 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Every voice matters. Every person deserves to be heard. 💙

Because advocacy isn't just about speaking up. It's about standing together.

#CitizenAdvocacy #WestFife #CommunityMatters #Advocacy #InclusionMatters #StrongerTogether
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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“Thank you for inviting me to the blether. It was great to see the continuing spirit of Dunfermline Advocacy, still going after all these years. Merry Christmas to you all.” - Maggie Gray, Friend of D.A. (Pictured left)

#CitizenAdvocacy #Dunfermline
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Yesterday saw our 2025 Festive Blether taking place at the Fire Station Creative Venue in Dunfermline! 

#FestiveBlether #FestiveBlether2025 #CitizenAdvocacy #Community #Dunfermline #FireStationCreative #Celebration #TeamWork #TogetherStronger #ChristmasGathering
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Staff are busy working behind the scenes getting everything ready for our Festive Blether at 4 pm!

Pictured below are some photographs from our 2024 event!

#CitizenAdvocacy #FestiveBlether
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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💛🧡💙 December is here already! 
A new month, a new chapter. A chance to turn the page and start afresh. 

#CitizenAdvocacy #PinchPunch
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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At the recent Dunfermline Advocacy AGM we looked at our 2024 Impact Report. The report is now available on the charity regulator website at the link below.

https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC021638

#AGM #CitizenAdvocacy #Dunfermline
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Did you know we have an open referral system? This means that we welcome referrals from professionals, family and friends, and individuals themselves.

Telephone: 01383 624382  
Email: enquiries@dunfermlineadvocacy.org
Web: DunfermlineAdvocacy.org

#CitizenAdvocacy #Dunfermline
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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"A disability doesn't have to be a social barrier. Good etiquette begins with inclusion not exclusion."
- Robert M. Hensel

#CitizenAdvocacy #FrienshipChangingLives #Inclusion
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Development Workers Amy and Hannah are at the Lochgelly Centre from 11am - 1.30pm for the FVA Volunteering Event.

If you're in the area come along and find out more about volunteering with us!

#Volunteer #CitizenAdvocacy
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Did you know we have an open referral system? This means that we welcome referrals from professionals, family and friends, and individuals themselves.

Telephone: 01383 624382  
Email: enquiries@dunfermlineadvocacy.org
Web: DunfermlineAdvocacy.org

#CitizenAdvocacy #Dunfermline
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Development Workers Hannah and Amy are at the Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Dunfermline today till 2 pm as part of the Fife Voluntary Acton Volunteer Recruitment Event. Come along and find out more about volunteering with us! 

#Volunteering #FVA #CitizenAdvocacy #DunfermlineAdvocacy
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Did you know we have an open referral system? This means that we welcome referrals from professionals, family and friends, and individuals themselves. 

Telephone: 01383 624382 Email: enquiries@dunfermlineadvocacy.org Web: DunfermlineAdvocacy.org

#CitizenAdvocacy #Dunfermline
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Spend a moment on #WorldKindnessDay thinking about something you can do today and #Bekind 💙💛

#CitizenAdvocacy #Dunfermline
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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✨ Great morning having one of our partnerships filmed as they shared their experience working with Dunfermline Advocacy 🎥💬

Watch this space for their inspiring story! 🌟

#️⃣ #Dunfermline #Advocacy #CitizenAdvocacy #CommunitySupport #Fife #RealStories
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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#TrusteeWeek quote from Leanne Shedden, Trustee at Dunfermline Advocacy

#CitizenAdvocacy #DunfermlineAdvocacy #Fife #Dunfermline
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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#TrusteeWeek quote from Anne Adrain, Treasurer of Dunfermline Advocacy

#CitizenAdvocacy #DunfermlineAdvocacy #Fife #Dunfermline
November 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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As we mark Trustee Week, we want to take a moment to reflect on just how rewarding trusteeship can be.

Watch this short video from our Chairperson, Johnathan Doran who gives his perspective on being a Trustee.

#TrusteeWeek #Volunteer #GiveBack #DunfermlineAdvocacy #CitizenAdvocacy
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Development Workers Amy and Hannah are at the following venue today to celebrate #FifeAdvocacyWeek!

🟢 ASDA Halbeath, Dunfermline, KY11 4LP from 10 am until 3 pm

Pop along and see them for an informal chat!

#Fife #CitizenAdvocacy #ASDAHalbeath
October 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Today we are hosting, alongside Include Me and Equal Voice, a Citizen Advocacy Connecting the Disconnected Event in the St Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy between 12 noon and 2 pm. 

#FifeAdvocacyWeek #CitizenAdvocacy #Fife #StBryceKirk
October 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Citizen Advocacy in Fife: Connecting the Disconnected 🤝 

📅 Tuesday 28th October 2025
🕐 12-2pm
📍 St Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy

Click link to book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizen-advocacy-in-fife-connecting-the-disconnected-tickets-1756627212279?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Citizen Advocacy in Fife - Connecting the Disconnected
Join us at St Bryce Kirk to learn how 3 local charities are making a difference in Fife by connecting with those who need it most!
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October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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📅 Upcoming Networking Events!
Our Development Staff will be at various ASDAs across West Fife the week of October 27th, 2025!
☕ Pop by for an informal chat 👋 Learn what we're all about and discover how YOU can help! 💙

We'd love to see you there!

#Dunfermline #Fife #CitizenAdvocacy #Volunteering
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM