Crail Community Partnership: Crail Community Celebration
Event at a glance:
Location: Fife
Date: 25 October 2025
Number of Staff & Volunteers: 6
Number of Attendees: 90
First-time participant? Yes
Bursary support received: Yes
What they said:
As an organisation, we had a number of community projects to promote. It seemed to be a good idea to look at the resources within the community and bring them together to show-case their achievements and look for new recruits. We had the opportunity to explain to the attendees the level of Community Land and Property Ownership that exists in Crail.
The most successful aspect was that the various groups (about 18 voluntary groups within the community were represented) got to know each other and found support and knowledge within the wider group to further their objectives. The feedback was very favourable with participants reporting sign-up by new volunteers, sharing knowledge and experience on funding and finding mutual support within the group. Generally participants would like us to repeat the exercise annually.
All those attending welcomed the opportunity to get together. It was helpful to have Government backing for this.
Outcomes and Community Feedback
Several groups attending recruited new members/volunteers. Most gained knowledge and support from other groups. The energy and enthusiasm at the event has revitalised this voluntary sector in Crail.
Challenges
Compiling lists of organisations, with contact details, was not straightforward. Otherwise, whilst the groups were enthusiastic and eager to attend, attracting members of the public is always a challenge.