In September we, along with CHEX and Common Health Assets, will join the Living Good Food Nation Lab Grassroots and Community Forum. In the Lab’s September forum: We will speak about our scoping review on what evidence there is, or what we need, in terms of the community food sector. Community Health Exchange (CHEX) will speak about …
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Evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation
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Mapping the Evidence Base for the Community Food Sector
We are currently reviewing published evidence from international and UK-based studies, alongside local reports and other grey literature. Our aim is to better understand how a diverse range of community food activities contribute to a variety of outcomes, including health and wellbeing, social connectedness, and food security. The findings will be used to develop key …
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CFHS e-bulletin July 2026
Our latest bulletin has news about two new recent blog posts on prevention and the community food sector, as well as information about forthcoming events, funding opportunities and reports for the community food sector. You can read the e-bulletin here.
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BCBN Grant Initiative
BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve. More information …
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Greener Spaces, Fairer Places
This small grants scheme from Faith in Community Scotland supports the work of faith groups taking small scale local actions which address the link between climate change and poverty. Grants of up to £500 are available. More information and details of how to apply on the Faith in Community Scotland website.
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Matrix Causes Fund
The Matrix Causes Fund provides support to organisations which promote access to justice, equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment. More information and details of how to apply on the Matrix Chambers website.
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Community Wealth Building Sharing Sessions
Join the Edinburgh Anchor Network at its latest online Community Wealth Building sharing session to shine a light on local best practice and support those interested in the approach to connect. This session will focus on work being progressed by Fresh Start and Scran Academy. 13 August 2026 12 pm – 12.45 pm Online via Teams …
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Prioritising Prevention
In the first of a series of events to explore the four asks in its Manifesto for Health Creation, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) invites its members and stakeholders to explore the current policy context regarding prevention in health. 5 August 2026 10 am – 12 pm Online via Teams More information and registration on the …
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Prevention in Action
This one-day training from CHEX will explore the vital role community-led health plays in Scotland’s drive to embed prevention at the heart of health and wellbeing policy. Delivered by experienced community development practitioners and facilitators, this training will answer some key questions. The training will take place on: Thursday 8th October 2026 10am – 4pm …
Young People and the Food Environment
Public Health Scotland, Food Standards Scotland and Young Scot are undertaking research to understand how young people experience Scotland’s food environment, including how it influences their food and drink choices and the options available to them. As part of the first strand of this research, they are looking for support in sharing the quantitative survey …