In collaboration with Public Health Scotland (PHS), Nesta, an innovation agency for social good, has published two key publications which explore how Scotland’s planning system can be used to create …
Author archives: Alice Baird
Exploring trust and transparency in government
Through a series of sessions and self-facilitated discussions for community members and people who support their communities, the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) will be providing an open space for …
Posted in News, Research and consultations
CFHS e-bulletin October 2025
Our latest e-bulletin features information about our next online peer session two, our ‘community food matters’ blog and latest guest blog, as well as news and events, resources and information …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Community health matters
Calling all community health organisations: how valued do you feel? In this blog, Niall McShannon from Clydesdale Community Initiatives talks about a survey seeking to understand the relationship between community …
Posted in News, Other opportunities
Ideas for Change Funding
Inspiring Scotland is working with Changing Ideas on this ‘call for ideas’ to fund early-stage campaigning projects that aim to tackle a social injustice. Projects could help shape new campaigns …
Posted in Funding news, News
Action Earth Fund
This fund from Volunteering Matters is now open for 2025. Any group of volunteers in urban areas are able to apply for grants up to £250 to run environmental activities …
Posted in Funding news, News
Eating well as we age: what’s working and what needs to change
Join Eat Well Age Well to hear from panellists with a broad range of experiences working with older people to ensure they can access the food they need. 19 November …
Posted in Events and conferences, News
Caroline Walker Trust online lecture: eating well for people with a learning disability
Join this online lecture to celebrate the launch of the revised Eating Well for People with a Learning Disability resource. 12 November 2025 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm Online – …
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Fairer Funding Pilot feedback survey: research findings
The Scottish Government has recently published findings from a survey of third sector organisations participating in the Fairer Funding Pilot. The Fairer Funding pilot was initiated in February 2025 and …