FIFE Soup, a project between Brag Enterprises, Fife Council and Fife Voluntary Action held an innovative event to encourage community growth across the Kingdom, with micro-funding packages to be awarded to local projects.

Brag is one of Fife's most successful community enterprises and they have several good CEs housed at the Crosshill Centre.

The first event was held earlier in September, in Dunfermline. An idea imported from Detriot, USA, it offered space for people who are trying to improve their community to connect.

It's a simple idea, people turn up, get a voting button, and listen to people pitch an idea to improve the local community, have a bowl of soup and vote for their favourite.

There is a suggested donation of £5 at the door. The winner gets to take home all the money taken at the door to fund their project, with the promise they will come back three months later to report on their progress.

This inaugural Fife event, supported by BRAG Enterprises and Fife Council, attracted over 50 people with four enterprises pitching for the takings.

Councillor Altany Craik, convener of the Economy, Tourism, Strategic Planning & Transportation Committee, said: “Fife Council is keen to support projects that help build economic resilience in our communities.

"The SOUP event is a fun but important project that supports Fife social enterprises and backs our aim to create a Fairer Fife.”

The winner on the night was Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club, who give kids a safe place to use off road motorbikes and quads, rather than use pavements. They pitched for new bikes and for an adapted bike for people with disabilities.

Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club collected £280 towards the cost of an adapted motorbike.

The other enterprises that pitched made new connections, raised the profile of their projects and gained new supporters.

For more information on the next Fife SOUP event, contact Lee at BRAG Enterprises 01592 860296.