Training Events

May 2025

Following the success of February's session, we delivered a second Office Bearers Training session in May. Due to high demand, the training was moved to a larger venue, and we were delighted to welcome 19 attendees on the day. 

Participants worked collaboratively on real-life scenarios they may encounter in their roles within TRAs, exploring pratical solutions and gaining a clearer understanding of the responsibilities of an office bearer. This helped build confidence and strengthen their ability to run their TRA as effectively as possible. 

If you're interested in attending a future session, we'd love to hear from you. Please call us on 01592 641968 to register your interest.

February 2025

On 20 February, we delivered our first Office Bearers Training session of 2025. Participants took part in an engaging and interactive session that explored the key roles and responsibilities of the Chair/Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. 

The training offered valuable insights and practical guidance to support office bearers in carrying out their roles effectively within their TRAs. 

If you're interested in attending a future session, we'd be delighted to welcome you. Please call 01592 641969 to register your interest. 

On 4th and 5th September, FFOTRA along with Cosy Kingdom held two Fuel Poverty training sessions. The training provided frontline staff and volunteers knowledge on how to help and support those in or near to a crisis situation. These sessions were a great success with four TRAs attending the session in Rosyth - Walter Hay, Lismore, Golfdrum, and Brucefield, and members from The Forum attending the Kirkcaldy session along with Kirkcaldy tenants.

14 March 2025

On Friday 14 March, Iryna and George from Kingdom Community Bank presented their ‘Making Ends Meet’ workshop at 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/

We had a fantastic turnout for our Personal Safety Home & About Workshop led by PC Ashley McGregor from Police Scotland. The focus was on crime prevention. PC McGregor discussed various aspects of staying safe, both at home and when out and about. She highlighted aids available for purchase through Police Scotland, or online, that can enhance your safety. Topics included ATMs, CCTV, home callers, nuisance calls, personal alarms, and more. If you're interested in attending a similar workshop, please let FFOTRA know so we can arrange another session.

"Making Ends Meet" was a brief workshop presented to the FFOTRA Board and staff by George Cuthill and Iryna Mackie. The workshop covered various topics, including financial fraud, high-cost lending, creating a household budget, and finding affordable loans. Participants also took part in a food and drinks test, comparing branded items with cheaper alternatives. While some found little difference in taste, others preferred to stick with branded products. 

If you're interested in attending a "Making Ends Meet" workshop, please let us know. If there is enough interest, we will arrange a meeting.