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Membership of Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) is completely free, and open to any organisation or group in Fife that is either already taking action, or hoping to take action, on the climate emergency.

Join Us & Benefit From:

• *New* Apply for Seed and Development Funding of up to £1000 annually.
• Invitations to  exclusive quarterly membership events

• Use of our logo on your website and publicity

• Peer to peer support connecting members who can provide support, share knowledge and resources with financial reimbursement

• Representation at a local and national level

• Advice and support to take your project forward

And most significantly: Being part of a growing network in Fife with a voice to influence policy and change regionally and nationally.

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By becoming a member of FCCAN, you will benefit from regular newsletters, invitations to quarterly member-only networking events with a growing community of organisations working towards a greener and fairer future here in Fife.

We will help you keep up to date with the latest funding opportunities, including exclusive access to the Seed and Development Fund provide advice and resources to help you take your project forward, and connect you with other community groups for paid peer support.

You’ll also be the first to hear about our programme of free events and training , and become part of a strong movement for the change we need to see in Fife. We represent our members at a local and national government level and work closely with the wider Scottish Communities Climate Action Network to ensure your voice is heard.

Our Member Communities

We have a wide range of member organisations, from community councils and development trusts through to transport and gardening groups. You can find a list of all our current members by clicking the button below: 

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Types Of Membership

We offer two types of membership:

  • Full membership (with voting rights) for constituted community organisations
  • Associate membership (with no voting rights) for unconstituted community organisations and partner organisations (including public and private sector organisations)

Membership is for organisations, not individuals – so please make sure that you are authorised to join on behalf of your organisation.

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NHS Fife logo
BRAG Enterprises Logo
Charlestown, Limekilns and Pattiesmuir Logo
CLEAR Buckhaven and Methil logo
EATS Rosyth logo
Falkland Estate logo
Footprint East Neuk logo
Forgan Arts Centre logo
Fife Voluntary Action logo
Greener Kirkcaldy logo
Grow West Fife logo
Transition University St Andrews logo
Wilding Kinkell logo
Ore Valley Housing logo
PLANT Tayport logo
Rabbit Braes logo
St Andrews Community Council
The Sanctuary Garden logo
St Andrews Environmental Network logo
Sustainable Cupar logo
Aberdour Community Action Network logo
Eastern Lowland Red Squirrel Group Logos
Fife Centre for Equalities logo

 How to Use the Members Map

 Click on the box with an arrow on the left hand side to open up the list of members.

 Or expand the map using the icon on the top right-hand corner to see the list

 Click on the map points to see the online presence of each group

 

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Cover Resource Name Description Download
Climate Conversation Guide Cover Climate Conversation Guide A comprehensive guide to engaging in meaningful climate conversations. Download PDF
Talking Climate Handbook Cover Talking Climate Handbook Strategies for everyday climate change discussions. Download PDF
Community Climate Action Toolkit Cover Community Climate Action Toolkit Tools and tips for community-led climate initiatives. Download PDF
Reduce Waste Guide Cover How to… help your community to reduce waste Guidance on waste reduction for communities. Download PDF
Shifting Normal Guide Cover Shifting Normal full guide Insights into driving change for normalising sustainable practices. Download PDF
Organisation URL
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) sccan.scot
Energy Saving Trust energysavingtrust.org.uk
Home Energy Scotland homeenergyscotland.org
Hubbub hubbub.org.uk
Climate Action Fife climateactionfife.org.uk
Greener Kirkcaldy greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk
Circular Communities Scotland circularcommunities.scot
Adaptation Scotland adaptationscotland.org.uk
Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland weallscotland.org
Zero Waste Scotland zerowastescotland.org.uk
Keep Scotland Beautiful keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Climate Outreach climateoutreach.org
Carbon Literacy Project carbonliteracy.com
Transition University of St Andrews transitionsta.org
Nescan nescan.org
Highlands and Islands Climate Hub hiclimatehub.co.uk
Fife Coast and Countryside trust fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk
Possible wearepossible.org
Greenspace Scotland greenspacescotland.org.uk
Development Trust Association Scotland DTAS dtascot.org.uk
Community Land Scotland communitylandscotland.org.uk
Carbon Almanac thecarbonalmanac.org/subscribe
Talking climate talkingclimatenewsletter.substack.com
TCV tcv.org.uk/scotland/signup-for-our-newsletter
Organisations & Resources

Organisations that may help you on your journey:

ORGANISATION MEMBERSHIP PAGE BENEFITS
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) https://scvo.scot/membership 30% off training, member-only networks (policy and comms), Funding Scotland premium access, members email bulletin, priority access for events, etc
Circular Communities Scotland https://www.circularcommunities.scot/join/ Funding advice, member events, policy updates, representation in network
Energy Action Scotland https://eas.org.uk/ Two discounted training course places per year - City and Guilds Energy Awareness Training
SURF: Scotland's Regeneration Forum https://www.surf.scot/about-us/membership/ Networking, contribute to policy consultations, free SURF Conference, priority access to events, access to policy journal and reports
Nourish Scotland https://www.nourishscotland.org/join-us/ Welcome pack including printed Food Atlas, part of a network, discounts / free entry at events, members Facebook group
Social Farms and Gardens https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/join-us Monthly online member meets, discounted training, access to grants and bursaries, advice from staff, newsletters, representation and policy influencing
Cycling Scotland https://www.cycling.scot/about-us/who-we-are/list/members Access to cycle training, support guidance and funding from Transport Scotland
Learning for Sustainability Scotland https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/about-us/#members Take part in action groups, attend and vote at AGMs, networking events and seminars, access resources, advice, consultations and policy documents
Development Trust Association Scotland (DTAS) https://dtascot.org.uk/benefits/network Annual conference, e-bulletin, networking events, Community Learning Exchange Fund, resources and tools, strategic planning support, trustee training, policy and funding updates, representation through a strong voice
Community Energy Scotland https://communityenergyscotland.org.uk/membership/ Members bulletins, partnership working and capacity building, representation at government level, members directory, events, free advertising for volunteer opportunities
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) https://sccan.scot/join/ Networking, communications, training and events, showcased in members map and directory, peer to peer networking, access to funding (e.g. Community Learning Exchange)
This guide is designed to help community groups tackling climate change maximise their success by taking account of how change happens when planning, carrying out and reviewing their activities. Shifting normal - designing projects to tackle climate change: full guide - gov.scot nan
Community Climate Action Toolkit. Easy-to-use tools and resources, to develop your group understand your local situation, to move into meaningful action. Community Climate Action Toolkit | The Schumacher Institute nan
Pair of reports looking at barriers to walking and wheeling in Scotland. Common issues better-streets-key-issues.pdf nan
Place Standard Tool (PST), designed for considering a joined up, collaborative, and participative approach to climate action within a place. Place Standard with a Climate Lens | Sniffer nan
VOiCE is planning and recording software that assists individuals, organisations and partnerships to design and deliver effective community engagement. VOiCE nan
Adaptation Routemap is valuable for anyone who would like to Understand and address climate change impacts within your community now and in the future. Adaptation Scotland :: Community Climate Adaptation Routemap nan
52 Climate Actions. 52 of the most effective climate actions that can be taken by individuals and communities in the GlobalNorth. One for each week of the year. Actions | 52 Climate Actions nan
A simple guide to talking about climate change by Australian organisation Climate4Change. Climate Conversation guide.pdf - Google Drive nan
Impact is an estimator of a community’s carbon footprint that works for parishes wards, district councils and unitary authorities. Impact | Community carbon calculator nan
Stats and infographics explaining the urgency of change and how every degree counts 8 Things You Need to Know About the IPCC 1.5ËšC Report | World Resources Institute nan
Fife Benefits. Matching communities and good causes with businesses and procurement staff Fife Benefits - Procurement Support nan
Plastic Free Dunfermline’s guide on zero waste events. Plastic Free Event Guide - Plastic-Free Dunfermline nan
SCCAN offers groups a free fully fledged website hosted under the sccan.scot domain SCCAN spaces – get webspace free nan
Greenspace Scotland. A wide range of resources including guidance, research, statistics and funding sources. Resources | Greenspace Scotland nan
The PECH structure. A useful way to build team cohesion and direction by finding commonalities and ironing out differences at the outset. CEC Visioning PECH doc - Google Docs nan
SP=EED. Planning Aid Scotland’s’ guide and toolkit to more effective community engagement in the planning system. And offers help with Place Plans Resources - PAS nan
nan Community-led Plans - PAS nan
Growing Climate Confidence. Help to reduce emissions and engage their community. Their Scorecard will assess your progress to net zero. Growing Climate Confidence nan
Carbon Brief covers the latest developments in climate science, climate policy and energy policy. https://www.carbonbrief.org/ nan
Climate Outreach. Explore their website. They have a range of tools for engaging the public on climate change. https://climateoutreach.org/reports/how-to-have-a-climate-change-conversation-talking-climate/ nan
The Place Standard tool provides a simple framework to structure conversations about place, based around 14 questions.  https://www.ourplace.scot/About-Place-Standard nan
Community Map Scotland is a software project to help your community build a Local Place Plan. https://www.parish-online.co.uk/services/community-map-scotland nan
ISM a multidisciplinary behaviour tool for designing effective policy interventions, originally developed in the context of sustainability challenges. Created by Andrew Darnton with colleagues at the University of Manchester, and launched by the Scottish Government in 2013. https://www.ismtool.org/ nan
Andie Habeshaw, Hub Manager

Where you have come from before: Before joining the Fife Climate Hub team I had two jobs I was the Sustainable Transport Officer for Transition University St Andrews and I worked as a Communications Advisor for Fife Council

I am a passionate communicator with a big interest in climate and biodiversity. I began this journey when I was asked to cover the GM Crop Trials in the Highlands as a young reporter for the Press & Journal. I realised that I wanted to be part of the solution and not on the sidelines reporting it.  

One small change I would recommend getting the train for your next holiday. It’s a fantastic adventure and once you get out of the UK the trains are much more relaxed and you feel on holiday straight away. On the Eurostar on to Paris even the toasties are served with a plate, a napkin and a French accent! 

Sean Flinn

Where you have come from before:

I have worked and volunteered in science communication since my undergraduate and have formal qualifications as both a youth worker and science teacher. I have a background in marine conservation and have briefly worked in conservation research. Previously I ran a project working with young people on the topics of climate change and the biodiversity crisis. I have used my experience to help upskill other educators based on the lessons I have learned. 

One small change you would make to make the world a greener, fairer place:  

Is to question everything you read or hear especially online! There is a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming; especially when much of it is intentionally misleading!

GilIian Napier

Where you have come from before: Worked with my partner in his print business, doing everything except put ink on paper! I have also worked for the National Child-minding Association and the various Local Authorities in England. 

One small change: Ask everyone to celebrate their small wins whether it be buying second hand clothing to planting a patio tree on your balcony.  It all helps.

Andie Habeshaw, Hub Manager

 

Where you have come from before: Before joining the Fife Climate Hub team I had two jobs I was the Sustainable Transport Officer for Transition University St Andrews and I worked as a Communications Advisor for Fife Council

I am a passionate communicator with a big interest in climate and biodiversity. I began this journey when I was asked to cover the GM Crop Trials in the Highlands as a young reporter for the Press & Journal. I realised that I wanted to be part of the solution and not on the sidelines reporting it.

One small change I would recommend getting the train for your next holiday. It’s a fantastic adventure and once you get out of the UK the trains are much more relaxed and you feel on holiday straight away. On the Eurostar on to Paris even the toasties are served with a plate, a napkin and a French accent!