Community Learning and Development (CLD)

Supporting local communities

Our Community Learning & Development (CLD) teams work in communities across Fife.
We work with families, community groups, young people, and individuals.

We support people who want to get more involved in their local area.
You can join a community or youth group, make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy what your community has to offer.

    Adult Learning

    If you are 16 or older, you can join our classes in local community centres.
    We have something for everyone, whatever your skills or interests.
    You can learn new things, build skills, feel more confident, and work towards recognised qualifications.

    Find out more about adult learning

    Community Development

    We help communities grow and become stronger.
    We work with people and groups to build skills and make connections.
    We support communities to plan, make decisions, and take action, helping to shape their own future.
    There are lots of exciting things happening in Fife, and it’s a great time to get involved.

    Find out more about community development

    Family Learning

    Family learning brings people of all ages together to learn in fun ways.
    It helps parents and carers support their children’s learning.
    Families can learn from each other as well as together.
    We listen to families and shape our programmes to suit their needs.

    Find out more about family learning

    Job and Welfare Support

    Our Welfare Support Workers offer free, private, and unbiased advice.
    They can check if you are getting the right benefits and help you apply or refer you to other specialist services.
    Our Community Job Clubs can help with things like using computers, writing CVs, job applications, and searching for jobs online.

    Find out more about support with money, work and wellbeing

    Volunteering

    We have amazing volunteers across Fife with lots of different ways you can help out.
    You can volunteer in your own group, join training, or try something new.
    There is something for everyone.

    Find out more about volunteering

    Youth Work

    We offer activities for young people aged 11 to 21.
    This includes youth clubs, drop-in sessions, and special interest groups.
    We plan activities based on what young people want and need.
    These help you learn new things, meet new people, build confidence, improve wellbeing, and have fun.

    Find out more about youth work


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