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Fife Gingerbread
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
We support and empower Fife's lone parents and families in need for better todays and brighter tomorrows.
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.

Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
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December 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Last week we and our partners at @opfs.org.uk & @fifegingerbread.bsky.social took the Transforming Child Maintenance message to Holyrood.

Thanks to @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social for hosting us and relaying our recommendations for what the Scottish Govt can do to help children and families.
#ChildMaintenance needs reform at source, but Scotland can act now with practical, low-cost steps to improve access.

At yesterday’s Scottish Parliament roundtable hosted by @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social, partners, MSPs & parents discussed both UK-wide reform and immediate Scottish actions.
December 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Scotland can act now: clearer advice routes, funded guidance, face-to-face support.

👉 Sign our letter to Keir Starmer, support change:

www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone

@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@therobertsontrust.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Families need support long before things break down.

Our 2nd call for change is simple: build better support outside the CMS so parents can resolve problems quickly.

Learn more → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Our partners, @fifegingerbread.bsky.social have been testing new ways to help, building confidence among practitioners, creating resources for families and helping parents get the support their children are entitled to.

💬 Blog → opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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For many single parents, navigating the CMS feels like hitting a wall.

Explore their stories, poems and art and experience an interactive simulation that reveals what it’s like to seek support through a broken system.

Visit: bit.ly/4ooaIzl

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@ipprscotland.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Single parents have been at the heart of the Transforming Child Maintenance project, shaping recommendations, influencing policymakers, and helping design a system that truly works for families.

Their voices are driving reform ⬇️
📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Too many children are missing out on the financial support they need

The system designed to help them is falling short.

📄 Read the report, add your name to the open letter:

www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone

@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Missed payments, poor service & delays mean 2m kids are missing out on the support they're entitled to.

We need to Transform the CMS so it works for everyone.

👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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New polling by @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows 78% of parents favour a system that prioritises getting maintenance in place for every child

📊 Read the blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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No parent should have to fight this hard to give their child financial security.

It's time to transform the CMS into a system that works for everyone.

opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/s...

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social@ipprscotland.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Ever used the Child Maintenance Service?

Parents who have, helped us create this simulation.

Every click and dead end, is based on their experiences.

Find out more: www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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📊 New polling from @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows overwhelming support for reform of the child maintenance system.

Read the latest blog from @IPPRScotland, part of our #TransformingChildMaintenance project with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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@fifegingerbread.bsky.social has seen 1st-hand how broken the #ChildMaintenance system can be.

Now, with OPFS & @ipprscotland.bsky.social, they’re calling for reform to make the system fairer, safer & easier for every family.

📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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ICYMI: Real reform is possible. Fixing child maintenance could lift families out of poverty. See our new report & sign the letter to the PM.

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social

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📢 Big news!
Today we launch a joint report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social.

Too many are missing out on the support they’re due.

📄 Read the report + sign the open letter for change → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 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
October 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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A big thanks to Charlotte who spoke on BBC Radio Scotland this morning about her own lived experience of the Child Maintenance System.

🎧 Listen : www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... from 1:50:08

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Big thanks to STV news for covering such an important issue affecting thousands of families across the UK.

Massive thank you to Kira for sharing her story and shining a light.

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social

#TransformingChildMaintenance

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Changes to Child Maintenance could lift 20,000 Scots children out of poverty
A new report stated that the current system can be complicated, slow, and deters people from making a claim.
news.stv.tv
October 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚸 Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve.
It’s time for change!
📄 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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🌟Meet our twelve finalists of the CSJ Awards 2025.

💪These small charities work hard to serve some of the most challenged communities across the UK.

🏆Keep an eye on our social media as we build up to announce our Award winners in November.

#SmallCharityWeek
June 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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It was lovely to attend the launch of Scotland’s first dedicated information resource for children and young people, co-produced by @fifegingerbread.bsky.social and Fife Young Carers 🧡

A huge well done to all the young people involved - your hard work will make a real difference 👏
October 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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🏆 Winners will be announced on Thurs 20 Nov

🙌 Support us – and the wider family arts sector – by attending the online awards ceremony.

👉 Find out more & book your tickets: www.familyarts.co.uk/awards-short...

#26StoriesofFamilyArts #FantasticForFamiliesAwards2025 @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Fantastic For Families Awards Shortlist 2025 - Family Arts
www.familyarts.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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The HOL Public Services Committee’s new report on #ChildMaintenance was informed by our discussions with MPs & DWP.

Our report launches next week

👀 Watch this space!

🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/43...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM