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.

We recently held two Office Bearers training sessions - one at our office and another, which was relocated to a larger venue due to high demand. Participants actively engaged in an interactive session covering the key roles and responsibilities of the Chair/Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. The training provided valuable insights and practical guidance to help office bearers effectively carry out their duties within their TRAs. 

If you're interested in attending a future session, we'd love to have you join us!

Give us a call on 01592 641968 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.

"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.