Supporting lone parent, vulnerable and disadvantaged families.
Joined March 2009
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Fife Gingerbread supports the calls made by thousands of young people in the School Shouldn’t Cost manifesto by @CPAGUK. We want all parties running in the Scottish elections to make education cost free.
Read more: redirme.com/dzbpg5
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The third of our @DYWFife events in School on Friday. Special thanks to our contributors for the insight into volunteering opportunities available to our pupils.
@FifeVolAction
@FifeGingerbread
@FifeActiveSch
@YoungScot
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Spread some happiness! 🥰
1️⃣ Pop to Starbucks, ODEON, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut or Dobbies.
2️⃣ Grab a notecard.
3️⃣ Write some words of positivity and pop your card in our boxes.
Make sure to come back on 14 Feb when @FifeGingerbread's mascot will be handing out the notes.
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Join us at the Gathering, the UK’s largest free event for the voluntary sector - connect, learn, & get inspired. We'll be joined by @EdinDogCatHome @FifeGingerbread & @Timewise_UK who'll share insights & ideas. Book your place now: bit.ly/4sPA5N5
#ThirdSector #Scotland
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Thank you so much for all your support! We are so grateful for the thoughtful boxes we received.
11 Dec 2025
Rotary Christmas Shoe Box appeal for Fife Gingerbread. Neil delivered filled boxes this morning and reported that they were very pleased with this response, and from a peek inside the boxes very happy with the contents!
#WestFife #RotaryInScotland
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10 Dec 2025
Far too many families feel overlooked and ignored. As a member of @EndChildPoverty we are calling on all parties to commit to action so that every child in Scotland can have the best possible start in life and our country can prosper in the future.
9 Dec 2025
Child poverty is falling in Scotland - but not fast enough.
With members of @EndChildPoverty in Scotland we are calling for more action to tackle the drivers of child poverty, to build on the progress made and work towards a Scotland where all children have the best start in life.
We are calling on all all political parties to deliver clear plans to meet Scotland’s 2030 child poverty targets.
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
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3 Dec 2025
It was great to meet with local organisations at @northedinarts to discuss the challenges single parents face, from child maintenance to childcare, housing and financial security.
These conversations are vital to shaping policies that truly support families.
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8 Dec 2025
Last week we and our partners at @opfs & @fifegingerbread took the Transforming Child Maintenance message to Holyrood.
Thanks to @StuMcMillanSNP for hosting us and relaying our recommendations for what the Scottish Govt can do to help children and families.
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19 Nov 2025
Big Thanks to @NETrunkRoads
We’ve received a donation of £250 to support our work. Gingey even popped in to visit the team - and of course, we couldn’t resist having a go in the gritter!
Head over to Amey’s page to find out more about their gritter naming competition.
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10 Nov 2025
Thank you @wendychambLD for sharing our Child Maintenance 'Explained' leaflet.
It’s the first of its kind, designed with young people, for young people.
3 Nov 2025
@fifeyoungcarers and @FifeGingerbread have come together to create a brand-new leaflet that explains child maintenance in a way that makes sense for young people.
You can access it and find out more information here: buff.ly/hxBzumX
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6 Nov 2025
The @heraldscotland's Forgotten Children campaign calls on the Scottish Government to raise the Scottish Child Payment to £40 a week - a lifeline for thousands growing up in poverty. #JournalismMatters
Now nominated for #MakingADifference award.
Vote here: shorturl.at/Et5eK
@SalmondSalmond @actnforchildren @TrussellUK @barnardos @AberlourCCT @CitAdviceScot @OPFS @amnesty @savechildrenuk @FamiliesOutside @CELCIStweets @CPAGUK @shelterscotland @_ChildrenFirst @OxfamScotland @IFAN_UK @crer_scotland @Includem2000 @PovertyAlliance @FifeGingerbread @SWBG @NicolaKillean
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24 Oct 2025
Too many separated parents, paying and 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/betterforeveryon… @OPFS @IPPRScotland
#TransformingChildMaintenance
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23 Oct 2025
We’re proud to support @OPFS, @FifeGingerbread & @IPPRScotland in calling for a fairer, safer child maintenance system. Their new report outlines practical reforms to transform the CMS, many of which reflect the calls of our #FixtheCMS campaign: opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryon…
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23 Oct 2025
Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve. It’s time for change!
We are calling for a fairer, safer system.
Read our report and sign our open letter to the Prime Minister.
#TransformingChildMaintenance
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17 Oct 2025
Our Finalists 🏆
💛@ActsTrust💛@CYAUK💛@GolddiggerTrust💛@GraceEnts💛@FamilyGatewayUK💛@FifeGingerbread💛Noah's Ark Centre💛@Street_Connect💛@StandOut_HQ💛@RipplePrevent💛@WeMindTheGapUK💛Zink
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17 Oct 2025
⭐️It’s that time of year again….The #CSJAwards are officially one month today🥳
We cannot wait to celebrate the best small charities in the UK👏
👀Stay tuned as charities, celebrities and politicians tell us the stories of these local heroes fighting poverty this month.
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8 Oct 2025
£99m is being spent this year to provide vital support to households struggling to meet their housing costs.
Housing Secretary @MairiMcAllan described the payments as a ‘lifeline’ on a visit to @FifeGingerbread in Glenrothes.
More gov.scot/news/support-for-st…
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9 Oct 2025
It was lovely to attend the launch of Scotland’s first dedicated information resource for children and young people, co-produced by @FifeGingerbread and @FifeYoungCarers 🧡
A huge well done to all the young people involved - your hard work will make a real difference👏
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25 Sep 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: fifegingerbread.org.uk/ourne…
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