This short survey aims to understand how community groups, third sector organisations and public bodies are delivering a co-ordinated response to the covid-19 pandemic. SCDC is working with The Red …
Information provision
Community responses to Covid-19
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Coronavirus (Covid-19): supporting people at higher risk
Two new reports are now available to download from the Scottish Government website: Coronavirus (Covid-19): supporting people at higher risk – qualitative research Findings from interviews with representatives of 16 …
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Use of shopping vouchers by food banks
A new briefing from the Independent Food Aid Network examines the learning from the use of food vouchers instead of or alongside food provision during lockdown. Its Cash First Project …
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Areas of Work: Covid-19 information and resources, Food poverty and access
Ready Scotland
The Scottish Government’s recently refreshed Ready Scotland website provides a range of information for anyone looking for support during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as advice on preparing for winter …
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Postcode Recovery Fund
The Postcode Recovery Fund has been created to support charities to develop innovative solutions that address the many issues affecting people as society recovers from the effects of the pandemic. …
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Covid-19 responses from the community food sector in Fife
Two new reports are now available that look at Covid-19 responses from the community food sector in Fife, looking back and moving forward. Fife Food Champions are people who have …
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
New reports from Public Health Scotland
Two new reports from Public Health Scotland should be of interest to Scotland’s community food initiatives. The COVID-19 Shielding Programme (Scotland) Impact and Experience Survey presents the findings of this online …
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Covid-19 funding and beyond
A new charity fundraising hub has recently been launched. The hub includes easy-to-use tools and guidance, as well as checklists for grant applications. A series of webinars will also be …
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Community and Third Sector Recovery Programme
The Community and Third Sector Recovery Programme is a £25m Scottish Government funded programme aiming to support charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations that are supporting people and …
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Areas of Work: Covid-19 information and resources, Funding
Webinar: Community development and Covid-19
Last week SCDC, CDAS, SCDN and Public Health Scotland brought together more than 70 people to share key information from a range of guidance around community organisations assessing risk and …