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 healthier food environments and support efforts to reduce obesity and health inequalities. The two publications are: Planning for Healthier Communities – Opportunities in the Scottish …
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 people to share priorities and reflections on their relationship with government. Findings will shape the next Open Government Action Plan. Visit the Scottish Co-production network …
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 on community food and health related topics. You can view the October e-bulletin here.
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 organisations and their public sector partners. You can read the blog and complete the survey on the CHEX website
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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 or strengthen existing ones by exploring ideas, building evidence, or testing approaches. Grants between £3000 to £10,000 are available for eligible projects. More information on …
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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 in green spaces in built-up areas and centres of population. More information and details of how to apply on the Volunteering Matters website
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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 2025 2 pm – 3.30 pm Online via Teams Register on this Teams site.
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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 – donation requested More information on the eventbrite website.
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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 aimed to improve the way government provided funding to the third sector, recognising that the third sector needs clarity and stability to secure its resilience. …