Our latest e-bulletin features information about our forthcoming Evaluating Prevention workshop with ESS, as well as news and events, resources and information on community food and health related topics. You can view the e-bulletin here.
Author archives: Alice Baird
How do you keep up to date on dietary advice?
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking to better understand where its stakeholders and partners access up to date advice on diet and nutrition and have created a short survey to be completed before 20 March 2026. The survey findings will inform the newly established Scottish Dietary Advice Forum. You can access the survey here.
Posted in News, Research and consultations
Fairer Life Chances fund
This funding from the National Lottery Community Fund is open to projects in Scotland that support children, young people and families. Or that help people be healthier and have better access to support. More information and details of how to apply on the National Lottery Community Fund website.
Posted in Funding news, News
Community Spaces Fund
This fund from the Robertson Trust offers grants from £5,000 – £20,000 to support the costs of community centres, hubs or anchor organisations who are delivering and/or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. More information and details of how to apply on the Robertson Trust website.
Posted in Funding news, News
Supporting Older People to Age Well workshops
The health and wellbeing team at Age Scotland are running these workshops for staff and volunteers who work with older members and services users, to help them provide the best information and advice for healthy ageing. The workshops are running in Edinburgh (waiting list) and Glasgow in March 2026. More information and booking on the …
Climate Action Fund – Food Systems
This webinar from the National Lottery Community Fund will share information about the Climate Action Fund – Food Systems scheme that launched on 14 January 2026. The session is for organisations and partnerships that meet the eligibility requirements and are interested in applying for this funding. 14 May 2026 11 am Online More information and registration on …
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World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day 2026 takes place on 4 March. Convened by the World Obesity Federation in collaboration with its global members, it brings together individuals, organisations, and alliances to highlight the urgent need for understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity. A campaign toolkit provides ready to use assets to help raise awareness, share your reason …
Exploring nutrition and health
This online course from the British Nutrition Foundation is for those who already have a basic knowledge of nutrition and would be of particular use to health professionals, researchers and those working within the food industry. More information on the course content and enrolment (£150 cost applies) on the British Nutrition Foundation website.
Third Sector Partnership
The Scottish Government is to develop an agreement with the third sector to strengthen its voice and improve lives. The Third Sector Partnership will be co-designed with the sector, guided by some of the key principles in the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation’s 2026 manifesto, to set out how both can work together to enhance …
Posted in News, Policy news
Evaluating Prevention Workshop
Public Health Scotland is partnering with Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) to offer a free practical and interactive online workshop designed to help you strengthen how you evaluate Prevention work in the community food sector. Tuesday 31st March 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Online workshop via Zoom Workshop outcomes By the end of the session, you will be …