We are one of the local charities benefiting from the Dunfermline Carnegie Rotary Fashion Show on Thursday 27th October. Why not grab a few friends and join us for a glass of prosecco and fun night of fashion as the nights start to draw in?  The Fashion Show starts at 7.45pm.  However doors will open at 6.45pm for refreshments and […]

At last night’s AGM, we heard from Tom Kohler, Executive Director at Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy in the United States. Tom has been working in the field of Citizen Advocacy for 40 years. Tom started this work in response to the treatment of disabled people by state institutions in Georgia in the 1970s. By creating meaningful connections with local people, he […]

We bid a fond farewell to Development Worker Lesley Paterson who has gone on to pastures new. Lesley joined Dunfermline Advocacy in March 2015 as a Development Worker with the Younger People’s Project, working with 16-25 year olds. Prior to joining the team, Lesley studied at Edinburgh University, later completing a PGCE, and has been teaching within Secondary schools for […]

We are holding our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 4th October from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at Dunfermline’s Gillespie Church. Come along to find out more about the principles behind Citizen Advocacy from the inspirational Tom Kohler, pioneer of Citizen Advocacy in Savannah, Georgia. Sadly Tom cannot be here in person but he has created a fabulous video for us, which […]

We all had a great time at the DA Summer BBQ on Tuesday 30th August! 70 people came along to sample Geoff’s fine burgers, including Citizen Advocates and their Advocacy Partners, family members and staff.  We also had guests from Fife Council, NHS Fife and the Dunfermline Carnegie Rotary. Cllr Jim Leishman (Lord Provost of Fife) chatted to our Partnerships […]

Already in my sixth month of employment here at Dunfermline Advocacy and what can I say……it’s been the quickest six months of my life.  I feel I have settled in extremely well with the team, especially Rachel my Line Manager who has been extremely helpful and patient while I settle in and continue to learn about the ins and outs […]

2016 has seen a number of new partnerships matched within the Younger People’s Project and today the spotlight is turned on one of our newest – Nikki and Beth. Nikki and Beth demonstrate the importance of matching people, as far as possible, with common interests.  Both of these young women are sporty and active and enjoy similar hobbies.  This commonality […]

It was the summer of 2015 and I had just moved back home after being at University for 4 years. I had a part-time job but was looking to do some volunteering. I had previously volunteered with young people disabled adults and so was looking for something similar. A quick search on the ‘Volunteer Scotland’ website brought up Dunfermline Advocacy […]

We are holding our annual Summer BBQ for Citizen Advocates and their Partners on Tuesday 30th August this year. Sausages, burgers and their vegetarian substitutes will be on offer, courtesy of our barbecue master for the day Geoff Cartwright.  It will be a fantastic opportunity for us to catch up with all our Citizen Advocacy Partnerships and also for them to meet […]

Please note this is a voluntary position. Dunfermline Advocacy is looking for local people like you who might have a little time to give to change the life of a vulnerable adult in West Fife. Long-term Citizen Advocacy is based on a long-lasting friendship of respect and equality between two individuals.  Advocates will spend time getting to know their partner […]