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Discover Our Local Heritage and Community Initiatives

Welcome to our directory of local organisations dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and supporting our town’s rich history and vibrant community life. From historical trusts and foundations to local charities and cultural groups, explore the people and projects shaping our shared future by honouring our past.

St Andrews Preservation Trust

The St Andrews Preservation Trust was formed in 1937 by the community to protect historic buildings from demolition and redevelopment. Over the last 85 years we have committed ourselves to not only this, but guiding St Andrews’ future development.

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust

Spread across more than 70 sites in Fife. FCCT maintains the Fife Coastal Path, Fife Pilgrim Way, the Lomond Hills Regional Park, local nature reserves, and award-winning beaches. The organisation has its headquarters at Harbourmaster’s House in Dysart where it manages a coastal visitor centre.

West Sands Rangers Service

The West Sands Rangers Service was introduced in 2022 to manage the West Sands area with the objective to maintain, protect and enhance the nature and culture of  the West Sands.

St Andrews Space for Cycling

A community-driven group dedicated to promoting cycling and creating safer spacesfor cyclists in and around St Andrews.

They  organise group rides, advocate for better cycling infrastructure, and collaborate with partners to support active travel initiatives.

The Well

The Well is a free service which supports anyone in Fife, aged 16 and over. It is a place where you can drop-in, both in your community and online and find out information and receive general advice to help you stay well and independent within your local community.

Cosmos Community Centre

The Cosmos Community Centre is a voluntary organisation established in 1971 to support community education and provide facilities for recreation, sport and leisure for people of all ages in St Andrews and the surrounding areas.

North East Fife Community Hub

A sustainable community facility, hosting a wide variety of activities designed to reduce loneliness, enhance mental & physical well-being, and to promote social inclusion.

St Andrews Environmental Network (StAndEN)

Welcome to St Andrews Environmental Network (StAndEN). A charity aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainable living within the community.

Families First

Families First work with children and young people aged 5-16 years, and their families, with additional support needs, living throughout North East Fife.

Storehouse

Storehouse is a foodbank serving our community of NE Fife.

BID St Andrews

A Business Improvement District (BID). Businesses in an area come together to fund, manage, and implement, an agreed programme of projects designed to improve the trading environment of the area to the benefit of all the businesses.

Options in Life

Established to provide advocacy and support, to promote education, training, healthy living, independence and life-skills development for individuals and supporters of those who have a learning disability and complex additional needs.