Far too many families feel overlooked and ignored. As a member of #EndChildPoverty, we are calling on all parties to commit to action so that every child in Scotland can have the best possible start in life and our country can prosper in the future. Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9

Clearer advice routes, funded guidance, face-to-face support. 👉 Sign our letter to Keir Starmer, support change: www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone @ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social #TransformingChildMaintenance @therobertsontrust.bsky.social

Last week we and our partners at @opfs.org.uk & @fifegingerbread.bsky.social took the Transforming Child Maintenance message to Holyrood. Thanks to @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social for hosting us and relaying our recommendations for what the Scottish Govt can do to help children and families.

Scotland can act now: clearer advice routes, funded guidance, face-to-face support. 👉 Sign our letter to Keir Starmer, support change: www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone @ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social #TransformingChildMaintenance @therobertsontrust.bsky.social

Families need support long before things break down. Our 2nd call for change is simple: build better support outside the CMS so parents can resolve problems quickly. Learn more → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve... #TransformingChildMaintenance @fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social

Our partners, @fifegingerbread.bsky.social have been testing new ways to help, building confidence among practitioners, creating resources for families and helping parents get the support their children are entitled to. 💬 Blog → opfs.org.uk/get-involved... #TransformingChildMaintenance

For many single parents, navigating the CMS feels like hitting a wall. Explore their stories, poems and art and experience an interactive simulation that reveals what it’s like to seek support through a broken system. Visit: bit.ly/4ooaIzl #TransformingChildMaintenance @ipprscotland.bsky.social

Single parents have been at the heart of the Transforming Child Maintenance project, shaping recommendations, influencing policymakers, and helping design a system that truly works for families. Their voices are driving reform ⬇️ 📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved... #TransformingChildMaintenance

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559133... @fifegingerbread.bsky.social @includem.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @oxfamscotland.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social @shelterscotland.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org @trussellscot.bsky.social

Too many children are missing out on the financial support they need The system designed to help them is falling short. 📄 Read the report, add your name to the open letter: www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone @ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social #TransformingChildMaintenance

Missed payments, poor service & delays mean 2m kids are missing out on the support they're entitled to. We need to Transform the CMS so it works for everyone. 👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone #TransformingChildMaintenance @fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social

New polling by @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows 78% of parents favour a system that prioritises getting maintenance in place for every child 📊 Read the blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved... #TransformingChildMaintenance @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

No parent should have to fight this hard to give their child financial security. It's time to transform the CMS into a system that works for everyone. opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/s... #TransformingChildMaintenance @fifegingerbread.bsky.social#TransformingChildMaintenanceipprscotland.bsky.social

Ever used the Child Maintenance Service? Parents who have, helped us create this simulation. Every click and dead end, is based on their experiences. Find out more: www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone @ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social #TransformingChildMaintenance

📊 New polling from @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows overwhelming support for reform of the child maintenance system. Read the latest blog from @IPPRScotland, part of our #TransformingChildMaintenance project with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social 📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social has seen 1st-hand how broken the #ChildMaintenance system can be. Now, with OPFS & @ipprscotland.bsky.social, they’re calling for reform to make the system fairer, safer & easier for every family. 📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved... #ChildMaintenance#TransformingChildMaintenance

ICYMI: Real reform is possible. Fixing child maintenance could lift families out of poverty. See our new report & sign the letter to the PM. @fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Too many separated parents, paying & receiving, are battling a system that doesn’t work. Children are losing out on the security they deserve. We are calling for change. 👉 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve... @opfs.org.uk @ipprscotland.bsky.social #TransformingChildMaintenance

A big thanks to Charlotte who spoke on BBC Radio Scotland this morning about her own lived experience of the Child Maintenance System. 🎧 Listen : www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... from 1:50:08 #TransformingChildMaintenance @ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

Big thanks to STV news for covering such an important issue affecting thousands of families across the UK. Massive thank you to Kira for sharing her story and shining a light. @fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social #TransformingChildMaintenance news.stv.tv/scotland/cha...

🚸 Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve. It’s time for change! 📄 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve... #TransformingChildMaintenance

🌟Meet our twelve finalists of the CSJ Awards 2025. 💪These small charities work hard to serve some of the most challenged communities across the UK. 🏆Keep an eye on our social media as we build up to announce our Award winners in November. #SmallCharityWeek

It was lovely to attend the launch of Scotland’s first dedicated information resource for children and young people, co-produced by @fifegingerbread.bsky.social and Fife Young Carers 🧡 A huge well done to all the young people involved - your hard work will make a real difference 👏

🏆 Winners will be announced on Thurs 20 Nov 🙌 Support us – and the wider family arts sector – by attending the online awards ceremony. 👉 Find out more & book your tickets: www.familyarts.co.uk/awards-short... #26StoriesofFamilyArts #FantasticForFamiliesAwards2025 @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

The HOL Public Services Committee’s new report on #ChildMaintenance was informed by our discussions with MPs & DWP. Our report launches next week 👀 Watch this space! 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/43... #TransformingChildMaintenance @ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

New Blog: Child Maintenance, Children & Young People – The Power of Partnerships 👉 Part 1: The Why… What happens when young people are left out of the conversation? 📖 Read more: www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/.../child-ma....

We’re delighted to share that Fife Gingerbread has been announced as a finalist in the Living Wage Scotland Awards 2025, in the category of Local Champion! Being recognised as a Local Champion reflects our commitment to supporting families and ensuring work truly is a route out of poverty.

🚨 BREAKING: 1 million people faced hunger and hardship in Scotland last year due to a lack of money. This includes 210,000 children. Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger. We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities. Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...

Fife Gingerbread demands better. Families deserve fair social security, decent jobs, and real investment in their communities. We’re proud to stand with #WeDemandBetter – join the march & rally on Sat 25 Oct in Edinburgh. 👉 scotland-demands-better.com @povertyalliance.org

Change is on the way – a new vision for child maintenance is coming soon, rooted in the voices of the families we support. 📣

Our Fife Gingerbread Child Maintenance Project is officially 2 years old! During that time, we’ve supported families across Fife in navigating a complex system and unlocking life-changing support for their children. Check out what’s been achieved so far 👇

In April, we began co-designing a Charter for Change with a lone parent participation group, setting out five principles for employers. This first step in our partnership with @opfs.org.uk & Strathclyde University Business School sets a strong foundation for the work ahead. tinyurl.com/y64tf5dn

This is the first blog in the journey of Team Around the Home - our innovative project supporting families in temporary accommodation across Fife. We’re excited to share how it’s going, what we’re learning, and why this work matters. www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/team-around-...

New Blog Post: Momentum Our CEO, Laura Millar, shares the latest reflections on our Stargazing Strategy - the thinking, learning, and momentum that are building as we continue to work alongside families in Fife. Read the full update here 👉 www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/stargazing-s...

We’re proud to be a 2025 CSJ Awards finalist! We caught up with @csjfoundation.bsky.social last month to share our Stargazing Strategy and the support we offer families across Fife. It’s great to connect with like-minded organisations working to tackle poverty in a systemic way.

We won!! 🥳 Delighted to share that Starcatchers & @fifegingerbread.bsky.social 's Cashback for Young People programme have won the award for Better Outcomes Through Partnership Award, & a finalist in the Service Innovation & Improvement Award at this year's @mellowparenting.bsky.social awards.

It’s Employability Day! Thank you for following along this week and celebrating the power of family-focused employability support with us. A huge thank you to our amazing partners, funders, and most of all, the parents who inspire everything we do. #EmployabilityDay2025 #EmpDay25

To wrap up #EmpDay25, meet Jo – a lone parent who joined our traineeship and found a role she loves. With the right support, she’s building a better future for her and her boys.

At Fife Gingerbread, we go beyond jobs — we support parents with person-centred help that tackles poverty, lone parenting & real-life barriers. From inactivity to opportunity to good work — we’re proud to be part of the solution.

Putting the family into employability support! For #EmpDay25, we’re sharing new research showing how linking employability with child wellbeing leads to stronger outcomes. 📄 Read: tinyurl.com/yvmuyzrh 📅 Zoom – Thurs 19 June, 12–1pm 👉 Register: edin.ac/3Ha2iuS

Today for #EmpDay25, we’re spotlighting the voices that matter most — the parents. These real quotes show the power of person-centred support: from feeling seen, to finding work, to believing in themselves again. #EmployabilityDay2025 #FifeEmployability #ParentalEmployability #OpportunityForAll

Our week-long digital campaign for #EmpDay25 is live! We’re celebrating the power of tailored support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work. ▶️ Watch our video & meet the team 📅 16–20 June 🔁 Like, share, & tag someone who should see this!

We’re getting ready for Employability Day 2025! Next week, we’ll spotlight the power of tailored parental employability support – helping families move from inactivity to opportunity to good work.

For some kids, summer won’t bring memories of beach days, zoo trips or ice cream in the sun. For some parents, there’s no chance to give them that joy. 💛 #Day2Play can change that. Donate 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/day...

We’re so proud to be part of the @starcatchersuk.bsky.social and Cashback for Young Parents project. Thanks to @cashbackscot.bsky.social Over 2 years, Katie & artist Roz have supported young families in West Fife with creative, trauma-informed support.

It’s been a busy #VolunteersWeek! We’ve had an online banter night on Wednesday, joined FVA’s Volunteer Summit yesterday, and today our volunteers are walking 5k & braving cold water for our #Day2Play appeal! Sponsor them 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/fife-gi...

This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating every way our volunteers support Fife Gingerbread — including amazing fundraisers like Laura and her mum, Marilyn Their charity night with Lochcraig Chapter OES 118 raised an incredible £650 for our #Day2Play Appeal!

🏆 VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK ROUNDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 A brilliant day celebrating our incredible volunteers with a friendly rounders match! Huge thanks to Clued Up, YAP, CARF, Youth 1st, Rapid Relief Team UK & Glenrothes Strollers 💛 To everyone who played, cheered, or helped — thank you! #VolunteersWeek

The End Child Poverty coalition, which we are part of, has published its annual report on child poverty figures at a local level. In two-thirds of constituencies, at least 1 in 4 kids are living in poverty.

In the worst-hit constituencies over half of all children are living in poverty. MPs have the power to help change the lives of kids living in poverty. Will you email your MP and ask them to act? act.cpag.org.uk/page/172351/...