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.
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.
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER
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.
We work alongside many other fantastic organisations in Fife, and often signpost families to organisations who can provide specialist support & services.
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.
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.
When you have accessed our nomination form you will find a list of Appreciation Awards, please put forward as many team members as you wish for the award, or awards which you feel are the most appropriate. If you would like to add what they did for you or your family, it would be great to hear examples of the fantastic work they do!
But voting for them is the most important, so just add a name, first name, nick name, or the 'lady who makes tea on Wednesdays' will suffice!
PLEASE HELP NOURISH TO RECOGNISE AND REWARD OUR TEAM BY VOTING AND SUBMITTING YOUR NOMINATIONS BEFORE THE 17TH of MAY 2024 ... See MoreSee Less
In a digital era where connectivity is paramount, organisations such as ours, striving to make a difference are increasingly harnessing the power of the internet to extend their reach and impact. Now, with the launch of our new website, this signifies more than just a technological upgrade—it represents a renewed commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families in Fife with additional support needs. By harnessing the power of the internet, Nourish is poised to reach even greater heights in our mission to nourish, empower, and uplift the community we serve.
Unfortunately a decision has been made to close our Family Support Centre this week due to staff illness.
Our priority is keeping the centre safe and germ free and protecting our service users and staff. All activities will resume next Monday. Apologies for the short notice and loss of service.
Food support and all other services running from The Community Hub are not affected and will run as normal.
Thank you to Neale Hanvey MP and the Showmans Guild for ensuring families supported by Nourish could attend Kirkcaldy Links Market this year. #makingmemories... See MoreSee Less
Thank you, David Torrance MSP, for your kind donation to Nourish. To ensure families with additional support needs can enjoy the fun at Kirkcaldy Links Market. ... See MoreSee Less
Have you seen our new Family Support Leaflets yet? They are beautiful! Pick one up the next time you are passing any of our premises and pass them onto someone who could be benefiting from our services.
We would like to say a massive thank you to Ed at Talking Horse Design & Print for designing and producing them, and for the ongoing support to the work we do in our community for families with additional support needs.
We are please to announce our wonderful CEO Lynne, has won the CEO Monthly Most Influencial CEO 2024 - Scotland ( Additional Needs Support) Award. As I am sure you will all agree this is a well deserved award for the woman who is the heart of our organisation. We are all so proud of you Lynne. You continue to inspire both members and staff with your dedication, hard work and warm heart.
Nourish Support Centre - 2024 winner. With lived experience of having children with additional support needs, or having a disability themselves, those at the helm of Nourish Support Centre ensure that...
Kat's maternity cover post at Nourish came to an end last Friday. We have loved having you working with us here at Nourish. We will miss your cheery smile and the way you always made everyone feel so welcome when attending the centre. We'd like to wish you all the best with your new job. They are lucky to have you 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
