The event brought together charities, community groups, voluntary organisations,and social enterprises for a full day of funding insights
Over 400 representatives from across Fife’s third sector packed into Fife College’s St Brycedale Campus recently for a bustling and inspiring Fife Funders’ Fayre.
The event brought together charities, community groups, voluntary organisations,and social enterprises for a full day of funding insights, networking and practical support.
Designed to connect organisations with a diverse range of funders and support agencies, the fayre offered a unique opportunity to explore current grant schemes, strengthen sector knowledge, and spark new ideas to help build a resilient future.
Attendees had the chance to meet face-to-face with a wide range of funders and support providers.
Stallholders included Bank of Scotland Foundation, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Corra Foundation, Foundation Scotland, The National Lottery, Lindsays, Keegan & Pennykid, Thomson Cooper Accountants, The Robertson Trust and many more.
Workshop spaces were in high demand, with expert-led sessions covering topics such as writing stronger funding applications, navigating charity law changes, PVG and Disclosure updates, and improving organisational resilience. Each workshop delivered practical guidance, actionable tips and lively discussion.
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) staff were on hand throughout the day, providing tailored support including constitution reviews, funding guidance and organisational health checks. Attendees praised the accessible, hands-on advice that helped translate ideas into action.
With lively conversations, new partnerships, and a hall buzzing with collaboration, the Fife Funders’ Fayre 2025 once again demonstrated the power of bringing the sector together.
Kenny Murphy, chief executive of FVA, said “Fife Funders’ Fayre brought together organisations of every size and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The enthusiasm, connection and shared purpose in the room showed just how vital this kind of gathering is for our sector. Events like this are exactly what our sector needs and truly benefits from.”
FVA said it looks forward to building on the energy and ideas shared at the fayre, continuing to support Fife’s third sector to grow stronger than ever.
