Fife Gingerbread

This week, we had the opportunity to attend the launch of Gingerbread’s #FixTheCMS report at the House of Lords. The findings align closely with our own #TransformingChildMaintenance research: the child maintenance system is failing families across the UK. Key issues include delays, inaccurate calculations, and a lack of support for domestic abuse survivors. ➡️ Read our research: https://lnkd.in/eUqjknPw ➡️ And Gingerbread’s report: https://lnkd.in/ec6Q-Pwh We are working with IPPR Scotland, Fife Gingerbread and single parents in Scotland to call for urgent reform. We’re campaigning for children’s rights to financial support and better protection for survivors of domestic abuse. At the launch, we heard from a single parent who shared her powerful story of post-separation and abuse, empowered by Gingerbread's support. Her experience (see excerpt below) reflects the reality of so many single parents accessing our services across Scotland, highlighting the widespread nature of these challenges. We also heard from UK Minister for Social Security and Disabilities, Sir Stephen Timms, who acknowledged the failings of the CMS and the need for improvements. He shared that the DWP consultation report and proposed reforms to Direct Pay will be published soon. We look forward to reading the report and continuing to work alongside Gingerbread and MPs to advocate for reform. Watch this space! #FixTheCMS #ChildMaintenance #DomesticAbuse #Reform #SingleParents

The Countdown is On! 🚀 Fife Gingerbread is launching our Stargazing Strategy this Monday – and it’s out of this world! With this new strategy, we’re setting our sights on growing our impact with a more purposeful focus on the systemic changes needed to create better todays and brighter tomorrows for families. All while continuing to deliver high-quality support throughout Fife. We can’t wait to share it with you! To find out more, follow us on all socials @fifegingerbread or get in touch at info@fifegingerbread.org.uk.

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 Tuesday 4th Feb. You can book your place here - https://lnkd.in/epedgDYM  #SCVOGathering SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

⏳ Deadline Approaching (Thursday 30th January 5pm) – Apply Now! ⏳ We're still hiring for two exciting opportunities to join our amazing team at Fife Gingerbread: 📌 Business Development Manager (Fife) 📌 Project Manager (Scotland) Interested? Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special. Apply now!

It’s group work sharing time! We started the year with a great session with Mellow for Young People course! Here’s a glimpse into the session, where they explored what babies need to thrive – and what parents and carers need too. 🌱 @mellowparenting Cashbackforcommunities

This week, we were delighted to welcome some of our amazing supporters who have fundraised for our Heat & Eat 2024 appeal. Thanks to their kindness—and the generosity of all our supporters—we provided vital support to families at Christmas and through the challenging months ahead. We truly appreciate everyone who believes in what we do and helps make a brighter future for families across Fife. Fife College @RockNRoseAromas @JumpinJacks

£2000- A Huge Thank you to The Laurel Bank! As we wrap up our Annual Appeal, we want to thank Lee, Stevie, and all the staff and customers of Markinch’s very own Laurelbank Hotel. The 4 in a Bed winning team raised money at their Christmas party night raffles. Over the past four years, they have raised over £8,000 for Fife Gingerbread, and we are delighted to continue working with the team who have been so supportive of our work over the years.

Get in Touch to Chat About Our Roles! 👋 We’re hiring for two exciting opportunities to join our amazing team at Fife Gingerbread: 📌Business Development Manager (Fife) 📌 Project Manager (Scotland) Interested? We'd love to chat! Find out more and apply here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecy6KqS8 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSBjNvY4 Applications are open now – don’t miss out!

A huge THANK YOU for all the donations so far! 🙌 But we still need your support! On Wednesday 19th February at Balbirnie House, a team of 10—made up of staff from Fife Gingerbread, Bridge Systems Ltd and INNES JOHNSTON LLP—will be braving the fire to raise vital funds for Fife Gingerbread. Every penny counts and helps us provide crucial support to those who need it most. Please help us reach our target by donating today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ek9aj6vy

Last year we supported 834 families through our projects, with a team of 42 staff alongside an army of volunteers making this possible. Poverty and trauma are the common threads that connect the families, and our work is grounded in tackling child poverty… The challenge we face is that no matter how many services we continue to deliver or projects we design, the systemic issues are persistent…’ Laura Millar, CEO of Fife Gingerbread joined the Panel at the Roberston Trust event yesterday where John Swinney outlined his Government’s approach to eradicating child poverty. In the next few weeks, we will be launching our new strategy and we want you to be part of it. Please contact info@fifegingerbread.org.uk to find out more.