Local Economic Development 







Local Economic Development is part of a balanced strategy for economic development in Central Fife. Many people experience severe difficulties in gaining employment as they tend to be beyond the reach of the “trickle down” of traditional economics development solutions.


 Local Economic Development aims to tackle inequalities within the labour market, particularly in terms of variations in unemployment rates among residents in Fife, by working at a local level to improve access to employment. It results in the creation and distribution of opportunities and encourages local action to link with the wider economy.


The principles underpinning the work of Local Economic Development include community consultation and empowerment, individual and group capacity building and an understanding of the needs of the client group. In order to maximise economic opportunities, staff provide a “catalyst” role at local level, forming partnerships with local people, other agencies and services of Fife Council.


The Local Economic Development function would assist local communities in Central Fife develop their own economies. This would include: providing a support function to existing communities access existing Local Economic Development funds.






VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS


ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Glenrothes Community Services Office

81 Alexander Road

Glenrothes

KY7 4EP


Phone 01592 417490

Fax 01592 417491


Contact Name: Christine Proctor


Description of Voluntary Organisation


	To help people with literacy and numeracy difficulties


Services Provided


	One to One Teaching

	Classes for numeracy, reading, writing and spelling help.




ALL WOMEN CENTRE

120 Allan Crescent

Dunfermline

Fife


Phone 01388 620464

Fax     01388 724724


Contact Name: Yvonne Lord.  Fiona Speirs


Description of Voluntary Organisation


	The All Woman Centre offers a range of services for women in 	Abbeyview and surrounding area. It is funded by the National 	Lotteries Charities Board to help alleviate the effects of poverty. 

 	The organisation provides opportunities, support and encouragement 	aimed at the advancement of women. The Centre programme is 	determined by the users of the Centre. New ideas are always welcome.


Services Provided


	Drop in

	Crech facility

	Adult Education

	Personal Development Training

	Social and Leisure Activities- Outings, Trips, Nights out.

	Positive Parenting Groups

	Creative Expression and Arts: Screen Printing

	Reflexology and Complementary Health Service

	Computer Training

	Advice and Support

	Outdoor Pursuits

	Counselling








Central Fife Day Care Services & Volunteer Bureau

22 Station Road

Lochgelly


Phone 01592 782889

Fax     01592 783207


Contact Name: April Adam




Description of Voluntary Organisation


		Provides day care/afternoon groups in the area. ( currently 13 in total)

	Promotes voluntary activity and provides a C.V.S. function role in 	the area.


The Area: Benarty, Lochgelly, Cowdenbeath, Hill-of-Beath, Crossgates 	and Kelty.








KELTY AFTER SCHOOL CLUB(KAS CLUB)

c/o Kelty Community Centre

Main Street

Kelty


Phone   01383 831313


Contact Name: Margaret Pollock




Description of Voluntary Organisation


	Provides an out of school childcare service for parents in the Kelty 	area, who are in work, training or education




Services Provided


	Out of school childcare service from 3-6pm during school terms, 8am-	6pm during school holidays, in-service days


	A service before school may be available if a demand is identified.








FIFE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND

1 Townsend Place

Kirkcaldy

KY1 1HB


Contact Name: Alan Suttie


Description of Voluntary Organisation


	Provides a full range of voluntary and statutory services to our 1800 	blind and partially sighted persons across Fife


Services Provided


	Assessment , Rehabilitation, Training, Information, Resources, Social 	Groups Voluntary Transport, Volunteers, Large print, Braille on 	trinocripion service.








L.A.G. (Lumphinnans Action Group)


Phone 01383 313150/153


Contact Name: Barbara Walsh (Co-ordinator)


Description of Volantary Organisation


	Lumphinans Action Group is set up to improve all aspects of village 	life. Community issues will be addressed for the benefit of the whole 	community.




HOME-START DUNFERMLINE

41 Bruce Street

Dunfermline

KY12 7AG


Contact Name: Maureen Trumper




Description of Voluntary Organisation


	Home-visiting organisation which supports families who are 	experiencing difficulties, with at least one child under 5 years old.

	Volunteers visit families in their own homes offering friendship, 	support and practical help.


Services Provided


	As above plus a weekly drop in group for the families.




LEAD-SCOTLAND

c/o Cadum Campus,

Glenrothes College

Glenrothes,

KY7 6RU



Main Office

Queen  Margaret College

Clerwood Terrace

Edinburgh

EH12 8TS


Contact Name : Jackie Erskine


Phone: Fife Organisation: 01592 740201 Main Office: 0131 317 3439

Fax:      “              “             01592745888     “        “       0131 3397198

e-mail    “              “ fifelead@sol.co.uk         “        “ LEAD_Scotland@              									SCET.com  


Description of Voluntary Organisation


	LEAD-Scotland provides guidance and access to education, training 	and lifelong learning opportunities to physically disables and/or 	sensory impaired adults.


Service Provided


We offer:	information and guidance on a range of learning opportunities

		home based study with a LEAD voluntary tutor

		support to access distance learning colleges

		computer loan scheme

		link-up with full or part-time opportunities in a local college

		community education or other adult education provider.


Our Web Page Address is http://www.cali.co.uk/lead








ROSEWELL AREA RESIDENTS ASSOCATION 

38Loanhead Avenue

Lochore


Phone 01592 869723


Contact Name: Miss F Walkingshaw




Description of Volantary Organisation


	Tenant and resident group and after school club








BENARTY CREDIT UNION LTD

6 Benarty Square

Ballingry

KY5 8DY


Phone 01592 414343


Contact Name: Margaret Gilfillan (secretary)




Description of Voluntary Organisation


	A co-operative saving and loan organisation operated by volunteer 	members


Service Provided


	Savings in shares

	Loans at 12.6%APR

	Life insurance on savings and loans

	Emergency Loans

	Money advice

	Dividend on shares annually.




Kids Come First

Benarty Community Centre

Hill Road 

Ballingry

Fife


Phone :  01592 414394 ( direct line )

	 01592 414399 ( via centre )


Contact Name :  Brenda Buchanan / Audrey Campbell ( play leaders )


Description of Voluntary Oranisation




Based in Benarty Community Centre, Kids Come First provide quality and affordable out of school childcare for primary school aged children.  The club is open from 3-6pm on school days and from 8.15am - 6pm during in-service days and school holidays.




Lochgelly Young Families


Contact :  Elisabeth Noble (secretary )

	   9 Landale Street

	  Lochgelly


Description of Voluntary Organisation


Lochgelly Young Families is a group of parents of young children, childminders and workers in the Lochgelly area who meet regularly to discuss ideas and issues relating to young children and families, and to identify how these can be practically tackled.




Benarty LETS


Contact :  Margaret Berry ( secretary )

	c/o Benarty Community Centre

	Hill Road

	Ballingry

	Fife




Phone: 01592 414399


Description of Voluntary Organisation


A local group whose members agree to exchange a range of skills, goods and services, in return for local currency  known as “Tanners”.








Kelty Partnership


Contact: June Allison (Secretary)

	209 Station Road

	Kelty

	Fife

	KY4 0BP


Phone: 01383 839814


Description of Voluntary Organisation


A local group which looks at economic and social issues in Kelty, and works with the relevant

organisations and agencies to find ways to address them:

The Kelty Partnership has started up the KAFE ( Kelty Access For Employment), based in Moray Institute, which gives local people local access to information and advise on jobs and training opportunities.  

Runs from 14.00 - 16.30 on Monday afternoons.