The Scottish Government is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on social prescribing through an online survey and conversation. Social prescribing connects people with local community support, such …
Author archives: Alice Baird
Sustainable Diets – from Farm to Fork
This new online e-learning programme from the British Nutrition Foundation is designed for professionals and students working in the fields of health, food systems, or education – including dietitians, nutritionists, …
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 …
Posted in News, Research and consultations
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 …
Posted in CFHS updates
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 …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
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 …
Posted in Funding news, News
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 …
Posted in Funding news, News
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 …
Posted in Funding news, News
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 …
Posted in Events and conferences, News
Community Learning Exchange
The Community Learning Exchange (CLE) fund offers small sums of funding to enable visits which build mutual support across the community sector through peer to peer learning. A CLE supports …