FFOTRA Board members and staff attended Fife Council's Better Homes Exhibition, where our stall, alongside other third-sector organisations and the Damp Team, encouraged valuable discussions.

We engaged with tenants from various areas who were not part of a TRA, providing advice on how to establish one. Additionally, we connected with several existing TRA members.

The event was a great opportunity to collaborate with other agencies and address pressing housing concerns.

On Friday 14th March, Iryna & George from Kingdom Community Bank presented their 'Making Ends Meet' workshop at the Philp Hall, Kirkcaldy. They delved into household budgeting, cost-effective loan options, and practical money-saving tips.Kingdom Community Bank offers excellent online tools to assist with budgeting and saving money. Check them out at https://kingdomcb.org.uk/

Our monthly board meetings are in full swing once again, providing an opportunity for our staff and board members to come together, along with Fife Council Participation Team to discuss what FFOTRA has been up to, and how we continue to support our TRAs.

Despite the chilly February weather, there was a great turn out at the Sea Road TRA walkabout. Tenants and residents from the area came together to voice their concerns and had the opportunity 

to speak with representatives from various services, including FFOTRA, Fife Council, Safer Communities and Housing Services. If you feel your TRA would benefit from a walkabout, please get in touch.

FFOTRA continues its monthly visits to the Philp Hall Community Hub, managed by three local TRAs:

Invertiel, New Linktown, and Forthview. The hub offers the local community a welcoming, safe space where they can enjoy a hot drink, a breakfast roll, and chat with friends and neighbours. It also offers the opportunity to connect with support services such as FFOTRA, Fife Council, and Safer Communities. The hub operates every Friday morning from 10am to 12pm at Philp Hall, Links Street, Kirkcaldy.

Everyone is welcome.

We had an excellent turnout at our AGM which was held on the 12th November. Guest Speaker, Robert Keddie from Cosy Kingdom delivered an insightful presentation on Fuel Poverty. Our accountant, Qasim Ahmad, provided a comprehensive review of the accounts, and Councillor Judy Hamilton gave 

a heartfelt farewell to our departing members. A big thank you to St Bryce Kirk for hosting us and providing refreshments, and to everyone who came out in the evening to support us.

Steel Works Brae TRA hosted a fun day on Friday, August 16th, to raise funds for their association. Although the weather was dry, strong winds affected some activities. The event included an indoor bouncy castle, a food van, games, stalls, and participation from the fire brigade and police. It was wonderful to see support from other TRAs in the surrounding areas.

FFOTRA attended the opening of the New Abbeyview Community Centre alongside BASICSIM TRA, CleishMackie TRA, The Islands TRA, and Fife Council TP Officers, who were available to chat with local tenants and residents associations. The official Open Day of Abbeyview Community Centre saw a fantastic turnout. Attendees enjoyed taster sessions for various after-school activities, ranging from Scouts to floral displays, arts and crafts, and many more.