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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 15d

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: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/.../child-ma....

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 24d

We’re delighted to share that Fife Gingerbread has been announced as a finalist in the Living Wage Scotland Awards 2025, in the category of Local Champion!

Being recognised as a Local Champion reflects our commitment to supporting families and ensuring work truly is a route out of poverty.

Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 24d

🎉 Finalists Revealed! 🎉
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Living Wage Awards Finalists! A huge thank you to everyone who applied & an extra special shoutout to our amazing sponsors who make this celebration possible! 🙌
List of finalists here: scottishlivingwage.org/lws-awards/

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Trussell Scotland @trussellscot.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨 BREAKING: 1 million people faced hunger and hardship in Scotland last year due to a lack of money. This includes 210,000 children.

Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger.

We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities.

Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Sep 8

Fife Gingerbread demands better.
Families deserve fair social security, decent jobs, and real investment in their communities.
We’re proud to stand with #WeDemandBetter – join the march & rally on Sat 25 Oct in Edinburgh.
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
@povertyalliance.org

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Sep 2

Change is on the way – a new vision for child maintenance is coming soon, rooted in the voices of the families we support. 📣

One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Sep 1

📢 After 2 years of collaboration, we, @ipprscotland.bsky.social & @fifegingerbread.bsky.social are preparing to launch a bold report rooted in the voices of single parents & frontline insight.

📘 Funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social

🔗 Learn more: opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...

📅 Launch date soon!

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our Fife Gingerbread Child Maintenance Project is officially 2 years old!

During that time, we’ve supported families across Fife in navigating a complex system and unlocking life-changing support for their children.

Check out what’s been achieved so far 👇

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Aug 18

In April, we began co-designing a Charter for Change with a lone parent participation group, setting out five principles for employers.

This first step in our partnership with @opfs.org.uk & Strathclyde University Business School sets a strong foundation for the work ahead.

tinyurl.com/y64tf5dn

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jul 24

This is the first blog in the journey of Team Around the Home - our innovative project supporting families in temporary accommodation across Fife.

We’re excited to share how it’s going, what we’re learning, and why this work matters.

www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/team-around-...

Temporary Housing: The pilot journey begins — Fife Gingerbread

www.fifegingerbread.org.uk

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 30

New Blog Post: Momentum
Our CEO, Laura Millar, shares the latest reflections on our Stargazing Strategy - the thinking, learning, and momentum that are building as we continue to work alongside families in Fife.

Read the full update here 👉 www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/stargazing-s...

Momentum (May 25) — Fife Gingerbread

The first few months of our Strategy have been even busier than I expected. When we launched, I had a niggling worry about how we’d keep the momentum going but in true Fife Gingerbread style, the pace...

www.fifegingerbread.org.uk

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 27

We’re proud to be a 2025 CSJ Awards finalist!

We caught up with @csjfoundation.bsky.social last month to share our Stargazing Strategy and the support we offer families across Fife.
It’s great to connect with like-minded organisations working to tackle poverty in a systemic way.

Centre for Social Justice Foundation @csjfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 24

🌟This #SmallCharityWeek we're proud to recognise @fifegingerbread.bsky.social, finalists for the 2025 CSJ Awards.

👩‍👧‍👦They support lone parents and vulnerable families across Fife with hands-on support.

💪74% of families they serve live below low-income thresholds.

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · Jun 20

We won!! 🥳

Delighted to share that Starcatchers & @fifegingerbread.bsky.social 's Cashback for Young People programme have won the award for Better Outcomes Through Partnership Award, & a finalist in the Service Innovation & Improvement Award at this year's @mellowparenting.bsky.social awards.

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 20

It’s Employability Day!
Thank you for following along this week and celebrating the power of family-focused employability support with us.

A huge thank you to our amazing partners, funders, and most of all, the parents who inspire everything we do.

#EmployabilityDay2025 #EmpDay25

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 20

To wrap up #EmpDay25, meet Jo – a lone parent who joined our traineeship and found a role she loves.

With the right support, she’s building a better future for her and her boys.

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 20

At Fife Gingerbread, we go beyond jobs — we support parents with person-centred help that tackles poverty, lone parenting & real-life barriers.

From inactivity to opportunity to good work — we’re proud to be part of the solution.

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 18

Putting the family into employability support!

For #EmpDay25, we’re sharing new research showing how linking employability with child wellbeing leads to stronger outcomes.

📄 Read: tinyurl.com/yvmuyzrh
📅 Zoom – Thurs 19 June, 12–1pm
👉 Register: edin.ac/3Ha2iuS

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 18

Today for #EmpDay25, we’re spotlighting the voices that matter most — the parents.

These real quotes show the power of person-centred support: from feeling seen, to finding work, to believing in themselves again.

#EmployabilityDay2025 #FifeEmployability #ParentalEmployability #OpportunityForAll

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 16

Our week-long digital campaign for #EmpDay25 is live!

We’re celebrating the power of tailored support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work.

▶️ Watch our video & meet the team
📅 16–20 June
🔁 Like, share, & tag someone who should see this!

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 13

We’re getting ready for Employability Day 2025!

Next week, we’ll spotlight the power of tailored parental employability support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work.

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 9

For some kids, summer won’t bring memories of beach days, zoo trips or ice cream in the sun.
For some parents, there’s no chance to give them that joy.

💛 #Day2Play can change that.

Donate 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/day...

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 6

We’re so proud to be part of the @starcatchersuk.bsky.social and Cashback for Young Parents project. Thanks to @cashbackscot.bsky.social

Over 2 years, Katie & artist Roz have supported young families in West Fife with creative, trauma-informed support.

StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · Jun 5

CashBack for Young Parents has made a real difference in the lives of young families & we’re thrilled to share the report ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CashBack-for-Young-Parents-Report-2024-2025-FINAL_compressed.pdf
Thanks
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @cashbackscot.bsky.social 🙌

A picture of the front cover of the cashback for young parents report

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s been a busy #VolunteersWeek!
We’ve had an online banter night on Wednesday, joined FVA’s Volunteer Summit yesterday, and today our volunteers are walking 5k & braving cold water for our #Day2Play appeal!
Sponsor them 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/fife-gi...

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 5

This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating every way our volunteers support Fife Gingerbread — including amazing fundraisers like Laura and her mum, Marilyn
Their charity night with Lochcraig Chapter OES 118 raised an incredible £650 for our #Day2Play Appeal!

Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · Jun 4

🏆 VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK ROUNDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆
A brilliant day celebrating our incredible volunteers with a friendly rounders match!

Huge thanks to Clued Up, YAP, CARF, Youth 1st, Rapid Relief Team UK & Glenrothes Strollers 💛

To everyone who played, cheered, or helped — thank you!
#VolunteersWeek

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · Jun 2

The End Child Poverty coalition, which we are part of, has published its annual report on child poverty figures at a local level.

In two-thirds of constituencies, at least 1 in 4 kids are living in poverty.

Graphic showing that in two-thirds of constituencies, at least 1 in 4 kids are living in poverty.

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · Jun 2

In the worst-hit constituencies over half of all children are living in poverty.

MPs have the power to help change the lives of kids living in poverty.

Will you email your MP and ask them to act?

act.cpag.org.uk/page/172351/...

4.5 million children live in poverty across the UK

I’ve just emailed my MP asking them to take action for the 4.5 million children living in poverty across the UK. Will you join me in sending an email to your MP too? No child living in the UK should e...

act.cpag.org.uk

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