FIFE CARERS CENTRE
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About us

History

Fife Carers Centre came into being in June 1995 with one part time worker with the purpose of developing recognition and support for carers within Fife. 

In the year that followed it became clear that the level of support needed for carers in Fife was greater than could be met by one individual and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers along with NHS Fife and Fife Council agreed to joint fund a carers’ centre for three years.

A small office was located in Commercial Street in Kirkcaldy and a staff of four began work supporting individual carers and raising awareness of the needs of carers in general with Health & Social work in Fife.

By the time we had our first visit from the President of The Princess Royal Trust, Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne in 1999  our core funding was being provided by NHS Fife and Fife Council and we were seeing around 40 carers each month.

Within five years it became evident that the centre needed additional staff to be able to cope with the demand and that the premises was too small so funding was gathered from various sources and new premises were  bought nearby.  Moving into the bigger premises in May 2007 also meant  that more staff could be employed and with funding from The Big Lottery Fund, Fife Carers Centre expanded its operation. We now have 13 staff and deal with more than 70 new contacts from carers and over 50 repeat contacts each month and the number is growing all the time.

Funders

The Princess Royal Trust Fife Carers Centre is an independent charity and we rely on funding from many sources to continue our work.  We are very grateful
for the generosity of all those who contribute and enable us to carry on giving help and support to the carers of Fife.

If you would like to make a donation to Fife Carers Centre please contact Mhairi Lochhead
by email at or phone 01592 205472 for details of how to do so.


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As well as The Russell Trust, the Tayport charity shop and many donations from individuals.

The Board of Management



We are run by a Board of Directors of local volunteers, many of whom are or have been carers. 

Our board members are:


Robin McAlpine- Convenor
Franki Campbell - Vice Convenor

Ian Donaldson - Treasurer
Claire Bernard
Shirlee Baird
May Smith
Elaine Young
​Susan Adie
















Fife Carers Centre, 157 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2NS
Telephone: 01592 205472
Email: centre@fifecarers.co.uk
Company Number 282309 Scottish Charity No. SC029466
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  • Home
  • Contact Us
    • FAQs
    • Meet the Staff
    • About Us >
      • Mission Statement
      • Terms & Conditions
      • Confidentiality and GDPR
      • Complaints Procedure
    • Referral Form
  • Carers Week 2020
    • Carers Week 2020 Information Marketplace
    • Carers Week Afternoon Tea Entertainment >
      • Quiz
    • Carers Week Afternoon Tea Recipes
  • News
    • Fife Carers Centre services available during Covid 19 restrictions
    • Coronavirus Covid - 19 news
    • Carers talking about their caring role
    • Newsletters and Publications
    • Work With Us
  • Carer Support
    • Carers groups
    • The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
    • Carer Support Plans
    • One to One with a Carer Support Worker
    • Emergency Planning
    • Befriending Service
    • Carers Emergency Cards
    • Who else can help you? >
      • Coronavirus Covid - 19
      • Carer Support Organisations
      • Condition specific help
      • Respite, Short Breaks & Holidays
      • Organisations that can help
  • Building Knowledge
    • Online learning with LearnPro
    • Information for workers
  • Taking a Break
    • Carers groups
    • Creative Breaks Fund
  • Work With Us