This new report on building better food systems to benefit society and nature, from Sustain and the RSPB, has found that a shift of 10% of retail market share for …
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National Food Strategy: the Plan
Following on from the publication of the Part One of the National Food Strategy, a Government-commissioned independent review of the food system, in July 2020, the new report, National Food …
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Launch of Glasgow City Food Plan
Glasgow City Food Plan was launched at an online event today. The ten year Plan has been developed by a team comprising Glasgow Food Policy Partnership, Glasgow Centre for Population …
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Henry Duncan Grants
This year’s Henry Duncan Grants from the Corra Foundation will fund community-based support for mental health and wellbeing. More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation …
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Catalyst Fund
Delivered by Firstport, the Catalyst Fund offers loans through a flexible, revenue-based repayment model. The fund is open all year round for social enterprises looking for social investment of over …
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How has Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership supported a ‘cash first’ response to food insecurity?
In this blog post, Gordon Thomson, Manager for Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership (LCFHP), tells us how LCFHP got involved in the ‘cash first’ approach in North Lanarkshire several …
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Healthier catering
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has produced a series of short guides providing practical tips and advice on making changes to the food and drinks you buy, prepare, promote and serve …
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Partners in Change
A new fund from the Robertson Trust for organisations working in Scotland with a charitable purpose and an annual income above £2 million. The fund will focus on change and …
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Essentia Foundation
Grants of £500 to £3000 available to charities and community groups working to improve the health and social welfare of, and offer training and employment opportunities to, young people up …
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The Broken Plate 2021
The Food Foundation’s report on the state of the nation’s food system finds that healthier foods are three times more expensive (calorie for calorie) compared with less healthier foods. It …