Providing much needed and life-changing support to families in Fife with additional support needs

Having a child with disabilities affects the whole family and not only causes worries and anxieties, it often causes loneliness, isolation, poor mental health and poverty - we're here to help.
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Family Support

Find out how we support families with additional support needs.
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Community Support

Find out more about the work we do in our community.
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Charity Shop

Raising funds to help us deliver services in Fife.
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Nourish provides holistic support to families in Fife with additional support needs. We work with other relevant organisations to raise awareness and provide better services and support. Many of our trustees, staff and volunteers are parents/carers of children with a disability, or have a disability themselves.

OPENED IN MAY 2022

Community Hub

Our Community Hub allows us to continue our work in reaching and delivering information to families with additional support needs.
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Our Groups & Services

We provide support to families registered with us, through a wide range of services and support groups. Many of these services are delivered from our Family Support Centre, based in Mitchelston Estate, Kirkcaldy. In order to continue reaching more families with additional support needs, and providing more support in our community, we now also have our Community Hub in the Mercat Shopping Centre. We also have our Charity Shop based in the Mercat, which raises funds to help us deliver some of our services.

HAPPY MONDAYS

A friendly group for adults with additional support needs, coming together for fun and friendship.
Support Centre

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS

This service provides opportunities for the whole family to access peer support.

AFTER SCHOOL FAMILY GROUPS

For primary school aged children & their families to enjoy a range of quality family fun time.

MEEPLE CLUB

Opportunities to learn and play modern day board games for the whole family.
Community Hub

CHRONIC PAIN GROUP

An opportunity for adults living with chronic pain conditions to come together for support.

FOOD SUPPORT SERVICE

Providing food donations incl parcels/shopping vouchers to registered families with additional support needs who are struggling financially. 

CLOTHING, HYGIENE & BABY BANKS

Support for registered families with items to help ease the financial strain often associated with having a child/young person with ASNs.
Community Hub

CRAFTY CARERS

Provides carers with some short respite, in a space to enjoy therapeutic craft activities and time to relax over a cuppa with other carers.
Support Centre

SIGNPOSTING

We work alongside many other fantastic organisations in Fife, and often signpost families to organisations who can provide specialist support & services.

DROP-IN DAYS incl LUNCH

Various drop-in sessions are held throughout the week with Lead Scotland, Fife Council Rent support, Circles Network, and the Voiceability team.
Community Hub

TOMBOLA & RAFFLES

Fun, ongoing tombola and monthly raffles to support our fundraising.

TOMBOLA & RAFFLES

Fun, ongoing tombola and monthly raffles to support our fundraising.
Community Hub

COMMUNITY HUB

A friendly space for people in the community to come in and meet people for a cuppa and a chat, find out more about Nourish, and what support is available.
Our kids' corner is a safe welcoming space for families to bring their children in, to enjoy a break from shops, with a quiet corner and crafting space.
CENTRAL INFORMATION POINT :–
This provides a central location in Kirkcaldy with access to information on support services provided by Nourish Support Centre and other local organisations.
We work alongside many other fantastic organisations in Fife, and often signpost families to organisations who can provide specialist support with a wide range of services.
RELAXING CRAFTS :– 
A welcoming space for people to pop in and enjoy some crafting activities.
DROP-IN DAYS (lunch included) :– 
Various drop-in sessions are held throughout the week with Lead Scotland, Circles Network, Fife Council Rent support, and the Voiceability team.
FUNDRAISING :– 
Ongoing tombola and monthly raffles to support our fundraising.
VISITING ORGANISATIONS :– 
Get introduced to a range of other organisations who provide learning, advocacy and support services from the Community Hub or locally.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Our Testimonials

Doing things as a family is hard. Having an adult son with disabilities - it’s hard to find a place to do things together where people are not judging the fact that a 26 year old man is super excited to see Santa, or kids activities. At Nourish we can do that, and no one minds. It’s a family orientated, inclusive place for all of our family to enjoy things together.
Support user (parent)
Nourish has provided me with a safe haven, and a safe place to speak about any issues I have had in my personal life. I've always felt supported and cared for. My son has also had the support from the Nourish team. At a time he felt a little lost and would never find an interest of his own Nourish was there. He is now a member of the Meeples club, which he loves. He has made like minded friends who he can interact and talk to.
Support user (parent)
Nourish has been a massive support to my family for the past few years. Providing support, food parcels, support at Xmas. Putting on relax kids sessions. My daughter has even had the experience of volunteering which massively improved her confidence and well being which I will be forever grateful.
Support user (parent)
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DEDICATED, CARING & PASSIONATE

Our Support Team

Stacey, Family Support Manager
Stacey, 
Family Support Manager
Harry, Children's Play Worker
Harry,
Children's Play Worker
Kat, Family Support Admin
Katerina,
Lead Admin
Kerry, Receptionist
Kerry,
Receptionist
Vicki, Community Hub Manager
Vicki,
Community Hub Manager
Connie,
Lead Admin
Jai, Nourish Community Hub Assistant
Jai,
Community Hub Assistant
MEET MORE OF US
Lynne, Nourish Chief Exec
FOUNDER & CEO

Lynne Scott

Hi my name is Lynne, and I'm a parent of children with additional support needs.

Throughout the years myself and my family have faced many challenges, I have been that parent sitting at home feeling lonely and isolated feeling I had no one to turn to who would understand what I was going through. My children have had their own battles to face too, either having a disability, or having a sibling with a disability, both bring challenges.

I founded Nourish in 2011 with 4 other parents who felt there was a lack of support for families who had children with additional support needs in the Kirkcaldy area.

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Many thanks to ExxonMobil for their generous donation and for spending quality time getting to know why some of our families access our services. Thank you for getting involved with some of our young adults, you made their day. We look forward to working with you all in the future. ... See MoreSee Less

Many thanks to ExxonMobil for their generous donation and for spending quality time getting to know why some of our families access our services. Thank you for getting involved with some of our young adults, you made their day. We look forward to working with you all in the future.

💥 Coming soon to the hub 💥

Youth group beginning Wednesday 26th February....

👀 Lego
👀 Art's & crafts
👀 Puzzles & game's
👀 Chill out & Chat
👀 Music therapy

And possibly Pokemon if there's a need for it 👍

🕞 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Ages 8-16 & £1 entry

🍫 Snacks available

Notes of interest below would be great please to help assist in our planning 👍
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💥 Coming soon to the hub 💥

Youth group beginning Wednesday 26th February....

👀 Lego 
👀 Arts & crafts 
👀 Puzzles & games 
👀 Chill out & Chat
👀 Music therapy 

And possibly Pokemon if theres a need for it 👍

🕞 3.30pm - 5.30pm 

Ages 8-16 & £1 entry 

🍫 Snacks available 

Notes of interest below would be great please to help assist in our planning 👍

🌟 February Drop-In Surgeries & Chatting Matters at Nourish Support Centre! 🌟

📍 Where? Nourish Support Centre Community Hub, The Mercat Shopping Centre
⏰ When? Various dates in February – see the full timetable below!
🔥 Warm Space Open Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM

Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly chat? Join us at our Drop-In Surgeries, where local organisations provide free guidance on topics such as energy bills, carers’ support, housing, learning, and wellbeing.

💡 No appointment needed – just drop in!

📅 February Drop-In Timetable & Service Information:

🗓️ Wednesdays at 2 PM – ☕ NEW: Chatting Matters 💬
🔹 A safe, welcoming space for anyone who needs to chat, share, and offload. No pressure, just good company, a listening ear, and plenty of tea & coffee! ☕

🗓️ 4th Feb – Lead Scotland (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Learning, befriending, advice, and information for people with disabilities and carers, supporting learning, volunteering, and personal development.

🗓️ 5th Feb – Fife Council 50 Things (10 AM – 11:30 AM)
🔹 A fun and accessible list of 50 play ideas for families with children under 5, supporting early language, motor skills, and resilience.

🗓️ 11th Feb – Fife Young Carers (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Support for young carers (under 25) who care for someone in their family who is ill or has a disability.

🗓️ 12th Feb – DPHS (Disabled Persons Housing Service) (12:15 PM – 1:45 PM)
🔹 Advice on self-directed support, housing rights, and independent living.

🗓️ 18th Feb – Lead Scotland (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Another opportunity for learning and support services for people with disabilities and carers.

🗓️ 19th Feb – Cosy Kingdom (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Free and impartial energy & debt advice to help reduce energy costs and access additional support.

🗓️ 20th Feb – Fife Carers Centre (10:30 AM – 12 Noon)
🔹 Supporting adult carers with information, practical help, and strategies for well-being.

🗓️ 24th Feb – Congregational Church (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 A welcoming inclusive community promoting equality and understanding.

🗓️ 25th Feb – Fife Young Carers (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Another opportunity for young carers to access support and guidance.

🗓️ 26th Feb – DPHS (Disabled Persons Housing Service) (12:15 PM – 1:45 PM)
🔹 Housing advice, self-directed support, and independent living support.

🗓️ 27th Feb – Fife Private Rentals (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Ethical letting agent & housing advice hub, addressing private rental concerns and supporting tenants.

🌿 Plus, our Warm Space is open Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM! Come in for a cuppa, warmth, and a welcoming community space.

📢 Spread the word! Let’s make sure everyone in our community knows about these fantastic resources. 💜

#FifeSupport #CommunityHelp #NourishSupportCentre #DropInSurgeries #WarmSpace #TheMercat #HereToHelp #ChattingMatters
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Link Academy is now accepting referrals for our SmartLiving programme.

SmartLiving is a fantastic opportunity for young people aged 16-24 to work on personal development and employability skills and to take part in a unique volunteering opportunity.



Participants will have access to a range of SQA-accredited qualifications to help them achieve their personal development goals. They will also receive training to assist in the delivery of the SmartLiving programme within Fife High Schools as volunteer peer educators. This involves co-delivering workshops on homelessness and independent living to small groups of young people in the school environment, supported by a LinkLiving project worker.



Commitment to the programme is 2 days per week – 1 for participants' development and one for assisting with the school programme.

Sessions will run from our venue in Kirkcaldy and in schools throughout Fife.

LinkLiving will cover travel expenses and provide lunch and refreshments throughout.



The combination of group work, undertaking qualifications and volunteering allows participants to build key skills and experience for the world of work and helps them work towards their individual goals. This is the perfect opportunity for those interested in youth work, teaching, or training roles, or those who want to build confidence and experience in a supportive environment.



Experience of living independently is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.



For further information or to make a referral (including self-referral), please contact project worker Adam Wilson directly at adam.wilson@linkliving.org.uk or on 07702 615 407. Please note, there is no referral form for this programme and, in the first instance, Adam is happy to have an informal chat with anyone who is interested in taking part.



Kind regards,



The Link Academy Team
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Hi Everyone, We have a few bags of lovely boys baby clothes at the centre ages from 0 to 18 months, they are free to a good home, please let me know if there is anyone out there that would find these items useful. We also have a pram and baby rocker free to a good home too ... See MoreSee Less

Good afternoon Nourish friends....

We have our next fundraiser coming up soon...

An indoor car boot sale in the community hub & we have some tables left for sale if anyone would like one...

Saturday 22nd February 11am-2pm

Open to all so pop in & grab a bargain,helping to raise vital funds to help support our families 💜

Please get in touch with Lee if you require any further information 👍
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Good afternoon Nourish friends....

We have our next fundraiser coming up soon...

An indoor car boot sale in the community hub & we have some tables left for sale if anyone would like one...

Saturday 22nd February 11am-2pm 

Open to all so pop in & grab a bargain,helping to raise vital funds to help support our families 💜

Please get in touch with Lee if you require any further information 👍

📢 AGM Postponement Update

Note to our members

We want to keep you informed about our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to postpone the meeting.
We will announce a new date for the AGM very soon. Thank you for your continued support! 💙

#nourish #AGMupdate #communitysupport #Governance #thankyou
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🌟 February Drop-In Surgeries & Chatting Matters at Nourish Support Centre! 🌟

📍 Where? Nourish Support Centre Community Hub, The Mercat Shopping Centre
⏰ When? Various dates in February – see the full timetable below!
🔥 Warm Space Open Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM

Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly chat? Join us at our Drop-In Surgeries, where local organisations provide free guidance on topics such as energy bills, carers’ support, housing, learning, and wellbeing.

💡 No appointment needed – just drop in!

📅 February Drop-In Timetable & Service Information:

🗓️ Wednesdays at 2 PM – ☕ NEW: Chatting Matters 💬
🔹 A safe, welcoming space for anyone who needs to chat, share, and offload. No pressure, just good company, a listening ear, and plenty of tea & coffee! ☕

🗓️ 4th Feb – Lead Scotland (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Learning, befriending, advice, and information for people with disabilities and carers, supporting learning, volunteering, and personal development.

🗓️ 5th Feb – Fife Council 50 Things (10 AM – 11:30 AM)
🔹 A fun and accessible list of 50 play ideas for families with children under 5, supporting early language, motor skills, and resilience.

🗓️ 11th Feb – Fife Young Carers (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Support for young carers (under 25) who care for someone in their family who is ill or has a disability.

🗓️ 12th Feb – DPHS (Disabled Persons Housing Service) (12:15 PM – 1:45 PM)
🔹 Advice on self-directed support, housing rights, and independent living.

🗓️ 18th Feb – Lead Scotland (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Another opportunity for learning and support services for people with disabilities and carers.

🗓️ 19th Feb – Cosy Kingdom (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Free and impartial energy & debt advice to help reduce energy costs and access additional support.

🗓️ 20th Feb – Fife Carers Centre (10:30 AM – 12 Noon)
🔹 Supporting adult carers with information, practical help, and strategies for well-being.

🗓️ 24th Feb – Congregational Church (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 A welcoming inclusive community promoting equality and understanding.

🗓️ 25th Feb – Fife Young Carers (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Another opportunity for young carers to access support and guidance.

🗓️ 26th Feb – DPHS (Disabled Persons Housing Service) (12:15 PM – 1:45 PM)
🔹 Housing advice, self-directed support, and independent living support.

🗓️ 27th Feb – Fife Private Rentals (11 AM – 12:30 PM)
🔹 Ethical letting agent & housing advice hub, addressing private rental concerns and supporting tenants.

🌿 Plus, our Warm Space is open Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM! Come in for a cuppa, warmth, and a welcoming community space.

📢 Spread the word! Let’s make sure everyone in our community knows about these fantastic resources. 💜

#FifeSupport #CommunityHelp #NourishSupportCentre #DropInSurgeries #WarmSpace #TheMercat #HereToHelp #ChattingMatters
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✨ Seated Yoga – A Wonderful First Experience! ✨

Our Nourish Health & Wellbeing Group had the pleasure of trying seated yoga for the first time, and what an experience it was! 💛

Tina was absolutely fantastic, guiding us through gentle yet effective breathwork, hip walking, and a series of powerful but accessible stretches—all tailored to suit our group’s needs. From working different muscle groups to finishing with relaxing breathwork, every movement was designed with care.

🌿 Seated yoga proved to be a great way to move, stretch, and reconnect with our bodies—despite the aches and pains we all navigate daily.

Even those who found certain parts challenging felt fully supported by Tina’s mindful approach. A huge thank you to her for making this session so welcoming and inclusive! 💛

We’re sure this won’t be the last time we explore the benefits of seated yoga! 🧘‍♀️

#NourishHealthAndWellbeing #SeatedYoga #ChronicPainSupport #MindfulMovement #WellbeingJourney
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✨ Seated Yoga – A Wonderful First Experience! ✨

Our Nourish Health & Wellbeing Group had the pleasure of trying seated yoga for the first time, and what an experience it was! 💛

Tina was absolutely fantastic, guiding us through gentle yet effective breathwork, hip walking, and a series of powerful but accessible stretches—all tailored to suit our group’s needs. From working different muscle groups to finishing with relaxing breathwork, every movement was designed with care.

🌿 Seated yoga proved to be a great way to move, stretch, and reconnect with our bodies—despite the aches and pains we all navigate daily.

Even those who found certain parts challenging felt fully supported by Tina’s mindful approach. A huge thank you to her for making this session so welcoming and inclusive! 💛

We’re sure this won’t be the last time we explore the benefits of seated yoga! 🧘‍♀️

#NourishHealthAndWellbeing #SeatedYoga #ChronicPainSupport #MindfulMovement #WellbeingJourney
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Referral to Nourish Services

Referrals can be submitted by organisations or individuals seeking support
SUBMIT A REFERRAL FOR SUPPORT
Nourish Support Centre
1C Barclay Court
Mitchelson Estate
Kirkcaldy, KY1 3WE
Charity Number: SC050063
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