Families First - St Andrews

14/10/2026

Fancy a cuppa for a good cause? We're looking forward to our annual Friends of Families First Coffee Morning on Saturday 31st Oct! ☕🍰

Join the Friends group for a warm welcome, some tasty treats, and the chance to win a raffle prize donated by local businesses around town! See you there ☺️

09/10/2026

Some highlights as the term restarts for the semester with our volunteer events!

From volunteer training sessions to a recruitment event organised by St Andrews Voluntary Service (SVS) and University of St Andrews Charities Campaign - USACC (alongside many other brilliant organisations), it's been great to connect with new and prospective volunteers! 😊

02/10/2026

Another busy month in the Family Support Service! 💙

We've continued carrying out service reviews to ensure families remain at the heart of everything we do. We also completed our 5-week course with Pain Association Scotland, gaining valuable insights and support for those living with chronic pain.

Alongside our regular lunch group returning with all the usual fun, the staff enjoyed some time together as a team with a beach day at the start of the month!

And of course, Alexis had the important job of testing out our brand-new sensory equipment before the children arrived!! 😄✨

25/09/2026

And just like that, sessions are on! 🥳

We've loved seeing our young people and volunteers back together, catching up after the summer and making plans for their next sessions. Here's to a great term ahead! ✨

22/09/2026

We're looking forward to our AGM next Tuesday evening! 🥳

Join us as we look back at the past year at Families First. We'll also hear about the fantastic projects and events supported and made possible by our partners Youth 1st, The Lumsden Club and University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club Women's Team!

Everyone is welcome - we'd love to see you there😊

Please save the date for our upcoming Annual General Meeting 🎉
Your support and involvement are an important part of our charity's success, and we'd be delighted if you could join us. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected]

16/09/2026

We’re deeply grateful for the generous support of so many recent donors!

Huge thanks to:
⭐Acorn Day Nursery St.Andrews Ltd
⭐our Kiltwalkers and everyone that donated to their JustGiving pages!

Thank you for joining our vital work which makes a difference in the lives of so many children, young people and families across NE Fife.

Would you like to give the gift of support? You can set up a one off or regular donation through our give now button on https://www.justgiving.com/charity/familiesfirst-standrews

11/09/2026

Our upcoming events for anyone interested in volunteering and our current volunteers!

Whether you have questions or are already part of our amazing volunteer team, we're looking forward to seeing you there

10/09/2026

Figuring out the first step can feel like the hardest part, but getting started with volunteering at Families First is easier than you might think. Swipe through to see the simple steps to becoming a volunteer and joining a community that's making a difference!

If you have any questions about how to start, just reach out, and we can chat things through together 😊

04/09/2026

Meet our new Youth Worker, Ella ...

After volunteering with us during her studies, we're delighted to welcome Ella to the Families First staff team. We're excited to see her positive impact on the young people in our Youth Groups and other activities in the Young People's Service - and maybe we'll learn a few fun facts about medieval history too!

After her first week, Ella says: "It’s been so fun beginning work at Families First! Everyone is so kind and welcoming, and I can’t wait for sessions to start back up!"

02/09/2026

There are so many answers to the question, "what can I be involved with as a volunteer at Families First?"

Whatever you would enjoy - from sessions with young people, parents and carers to setting up events or office tasks - swipe through to find your role!