Heat & Eat Appeal 2024

Heat & Eat Appeal 2024: Helping Families in Fife Stay Safe, Warm, and Supported

Since 2018,  the Fife Gingerbread Heat and Eat appeal has been directly supporting vulnerable families. We have been overwhelmed by the support from local communities and businesses across Fife and we are proud to now launch our 2024 appeal!

Our mission is simple but vital: to ensure that children and young people in Fife grow up in homes that are safe, warm, and healthy. With the increase in living costs, more families are struggling to meet basic needs. Your support can make all the difference.

Why Your Support Matters

Every penny raised through our Annual Appeal goes directly to support families in crisis, providing critical support all year round. This is not just about temporary relief – it’s about creating lasting change and giving children and young people the opportunity to flourish and feel connected to their communities.

In Fife, there are 23% of children and young people growing up facing poverty - a recent survey of our supported families revealed that 74% of respondents are surviving below low-income thresholds. This statistic rises for lone-parent households. These staggering numbers show the far-reaching impact of poverty on families in our communities, and the need for us all to come together to help the most vulnerable.

100% of your donations will be used to benefit vulnerable families:

  • Ensuring children flourish in warm homes with access to heat and electricity

  • Offering healthy meals and groceries to families struggling to make ends meet

  • Providing crisis support when emergencies arise

  • Helping families with a special Festive Package that can include toys, food, vouchers, fuel – ensuring every child experiences the magic of Christmas 🎁

The Impact Last Year

Thanks to your generosity, last year’s Heat & Eat Appeal was a huge success.

The money raised ensured that over 165 families, including 313 children and young people had a safe and warm Christmas by providing a festive package to their household. The appeal supported an additional 142 households with crisis support throughout the year.

How You Can Help

Your donation could be the difference between a child going to bed cold or feeling the warmth of a heated home. Whether big or small, every contribution helps. Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Donate: Every donation goes straight to supporting vulnerable families. [Click here to donate now!]

  • Spread the Word: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues.

  • Fundraise: Organise your own fundraising activity to raise money for our Heat & Eat appeal like a sponsored walk or cold water dip!

  • Get Involved: Get your business signed up to either donate to the appeal directly, or organise a fundraising activity in your workplace.

Together, we can make sure no child or family is left behind this winter.

Your Contribution Creates Brighter Tomorrows

By supporting our Heat & Eat Appeal 2024, you’re helping us create better todays and brighter tomorrows for children growing up in poverty. We can help ensure that every child in Fife experiences the magic of Christmas and the security of a warm happy home all year round. Let's make Christmas in Fife special for children who need it most.

Donate today to make a difference.

Thank You for Supporting Fife Families!

Get in touch.

We are looking for individuals, community groups and businesses in Fife to get involved. If you would like to learn more about our campaign get in touch.


Linsey Proctor | Corporate & PR Co-Ordinator
linsey@fifegingerbread.org.uk