Fife Gingerbread appeal offers summer days out for families

Run by Fife Gingerbread, the campaign funds fun days out for children in low-income families, offering experiences many may otherwise miss.

The appeal funds days out for children across Fife, including family fun days, trips to the beach, and visits to the zoo (Image: Fife Gingerbread)

The charity said: "At Fife Gingerbread, we are passionate about supporting families and making lasting change- and tackling child poverty is at the heart of our approach.

"Our vision is to create better todays and brighter tomorrows for lone parents and families in need- and you can help!"

The appeal is now in its fifth year (Image: Fife Gingerbread)

The funds will all go directly to making 'unforgettable' memories for low income families in Fife (Image: Fife Gingerbread)

Now in its fifth year, the appeal has made a lasting impact by giving children joyful and memorable experiences during the summer.

Donations support family events including train trips to the beach, visits to the zoo, and other outings that many take for granted as part of childhood.

Fife Gingerbread supports lone parents and families in need, with a mission to "create better todays and brighter tomorrows" (Image: Fife Gingerbread)

For those looking to donate, you can visit: justgiving.com/campaign/day2play2026.

Eight-year-old Connor from Lochgelly shared his experience, saying: "We went to the Deer Farm and saw all the animals.

The public, community groups, and businesses are all encouraged to support the appeal (Image: Fife Gingerbread)

"I made new friends and my mum was happy with her friends from Gingerbread.

"It was great fun.

"I told my teacher at school and she said it sounded amazing—it was our holiday."