The CFHS programme team has recently been working with the Scottish Government’s Diet and Healthy Weight team and others to discuss how the community food sector has fared over the …
Author archives: Alice Baird
Consultation on new approach to prevent food insecurity.
Proposals to end the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity have been published by the Scottish Government. Views are being sought on the Scottish Government’s …
Posted in News, Research and consultations
Area of Work: Food poverty and access
A Fairer, Greener Scotland
The Scottish Government recently published its Programme for Government 2021-2022, which includes plans that will be of interest to the community food sector. ‘Land of opportunity’ plans to take steps …
Posted in News, Policy news
Out of Home Action Plan
The Scottish Government recently published the Out of Home Action Plan, which will involve developing a voluntary framework for food outlets, to be undertaken by Food Standards Scotland and colleagues …
Posted in News, Policy news
Supporting new ideas in rural communities
Not-for-profit community groups in rural areas can apply for funding of up to £50,000 to trial new and innovative ways to address local challenges and benefit from local opportunities. The …
Posted in Funding news, News
Growing Food Together
Projects from across Scotland can apply for part of this £100,000 Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) fund that aims to foster community engagement in growing and learning about food and …
Posted in Funding news, News
Together for our Planet
This new funding from the National Lottery Community Fund offers £1000 to £10,000 to support communities across the UK to take action on climate change. This could be around food, …
Posted in Funding news, News
Supporting Communities Safely – updated
Read the latest Covid-19 guidance for communities. Supporting Communities Safely features the latest information and guidance for community organisations adapting to life with Covid-19. This advice has been produced by …
Posted in Covid-19, News, Websites
Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
We’ve moved!
We are delighted to say that CFHS are now part of the Diet, Physical Activity and Healthy Weight team at Public Health Scotland (PHS). Sitting within the Place and Wellbeing …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Good Food Nation Bill
The Scottish Government has introduced the Good Food Nation Bill into Parliament. The Bill aims to ensure Scottish Ministers, and public bodies such as local authorities and Health Boards produce …