Author archives: Alice Baird

Increasing access to healthier food: from national policy to local action

12 November 2024 9.30 am – 1 pm Online As the UK navigates the implications of a newly formed government, #FoodActive2024 will focus on reviewing current food policy priorities and …

Posted in Events and conferences, News |

An introduction to working with refugees and asylum seekers experiencing food insecurity

19 November 2024 11 am – 12 pm Online via Zoom This webinar will include the rights and entitlements for these groups (including people with no recourse to public funds-NRPF); …

Posted in Events and conferences, News |

Funding news

The Robertson Trust has re-opened its Wee Grants and Transport Grants for applications. Find out more on the Robertson Trust website. Asda Foundation is inviting applications for its Empowering Local Communities Grant, …

Posted in Funding news, News |

National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis

Following consultation on the draft national Good Food Nation Plan, Scottish Government commissioned an independent research company to undertake analysis of all responses received to the consultation and during the consultation events. The …

Posted in News, Policy news, Publications news |

Physical activity for health: framework

The Scottish Government has recently launched this framework for action to improve levels of physical activity at both national and local level which is firmly founded on evidence-based international guidance. …

Posted in News, Policy news, Publications news |

Glasgow city centre improvement grant

The Glasgow City Centre Improvement Grant Fund has been established to assist organisations and communities in Glasgow city centre to create meanwhile use spaces, deliver small projects and undertake minor …

Posted in Funding news, News |

CFHS e-bulletin September 2024

Our latest e-bulletin considers Challenge Poverty Week and shares cash first and income maximisation approaches used by community food organisations, as  well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and …

Posted in CFHS updates, News | Area of Work: |

Voluntary Health Scotland annual conference 2024: Scotland’s vital health sector

23 October 2024 9 am – 4 pm Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh (cost from £54.88) The VHS Annual Conference is a great opportunity to get together with key people from across …

Posted in Events and conferences, News |

Health Issues in the Community: empowering young people to make a real change

9 October 1 pm – 3.30 pm Byres Community Hub, Glasgow Join CHEX at the launch of its newly revamped and updated Health Issues in the Community Training for Young …

Posted in News, Training |

Healthy Planet, Healthy People: Community-led Award

These awards are designed to support community-led ​​research. The awards are available to cover eligible costs arising from a defined research project. Funding will be provided to support new and …

Posted in Funding news, News |