Dunfermline will soon be home to a new hub for black people and ethnic minorities.

The new hub is ran by the charity Adelphe, which aims to break down barriers and open doors for marginalized individuals.

A launch event will take place on November 30 at the city's Vine conference centre on Garvock hill from 1pm. Organisers have described it as a celebration of community and culture.

Attendees are encouraged to dress up in traditional or cultural attire to show off their heritage.

Cuisine will be on offer with dishes from various cultural backgrounds, and speeches will be delivered by community leaders including Councillor Auxi Barrera.

Chair of the Fife Hub Victoria Olu-Audu said: “We’ve had an amazing response both from within the ethnic min community and the council.

“We want to be the first port of call for all ethnic minority people moving into Fife. Many of us have had that experience whether we are first- or second-generation immigrant, and we realise that integration happens quicker when people move in and have those who came before them providing support.

“Because we’ve been on that journey, we know what type of help they need on arrival. We’ve been looking at putting together a welcome pack which includes information and practical support.

“Depending on what their needs are we can link them into the services they require.”

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Incorporated as a charity in 2022, Adelphe started providing support for women in Edinburgh, but it soon expanded its services. Mrs Olu-Adu said: “We quickly realised that the issues that women face affect everyone. Now we have programmes for everybody.

“We believe that congregation is essential so we will be a hub for organising within the BAME community in Fife. That includes providing support for every group which is looking to make positive changes in the area."

Councillor Auxi Barrera said: 

"Coming from a minority background myself, I understand how challenging it can be to get your voice heard and to find a place where you can openly discuss concerns and access support from people who truly understand your situation.

"The BAME community has grown in both Fife and Dunfermline. However, in recent years, Brexit and recent immigration policies from Westminster have created a hostile environment for BAME people, which was reflected in the riots we saw last summer in England.

"For these reasons, establishing a BAME Hub in Dunfermline is an important step in the right direction."