Community wealth building is an approach to economic development. It focuses on ensuring that economic wealth is generated, circulated and retained in local communities. The Bill, as introduced by the …
Author archives: Alice Baird
Writing a Good Food Nation Plan: a brief guide for relevant authorities
The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 places a duty on Scottish Ministers and relevant authorities to produce Good Food Nation plans. This guide from the Scottish Government is intended …
Posted in News, Policy news
CFHS e-bulletin March 2025
Our latest e-bulletin features information about our forthcoming webinar, Showcasing the Importance of the Community Food Sector, as well as news and events and information on topics such as food …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Area of Work: Information provision
CFHS e-bulletin February 2025
Our latest e-bulletin features information about, and a link to, our user insight survey, as well as news about the latest webinars and reports on topics such as healthy weight, …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Area of Work: Information provision
Area-specific funding opportunities
The Glasgow Communities Fund provides 3-year funding to community and third sector organisations to deliver a diverse range of projects at a city-wide and local level. Applications are now open for …
Posted in Funding news, News
Ethnic minority development fund
The Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF) has been developed in partnership between CEMVO Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund. The EMDF is available to any ethnic minority-led third-sector organisations …
Posted in Funding news, News
Community spaces grants
This new programme from the Robertson Trust will provide revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, for up to 3 years, to support the costs of community centres, …
Posted in Funding news, News
Sustain Annual Conference 2025: How we change the UK food system for good
The Sustain Annual Conference 2025 will offer insights from some of today’s most exciting changemakers in sustainable food and farming. 27 March 2025 2 pm – 5 pm Online More …
Posted in Events and conferences, News
Cash First, Human Rights and Dignity
Nourish Scotland and partners are hosting this workshop for managers and practitioners working to explore how community food projects, advice providers, local authorities, health boards and others can jointly promote …
Posted in Events and conferences, News
Area of Work: Food poverty and access
Help to grow food
Help@ is a free advisory service from Get Growing Scotland for anyone looking to start or grow more food with others in their community. Offering specialist and technical advice, the service …