Author archives: Alice Baird

Fairer Life Chances fund

This funding from the National Lottery Community Fund is open to projects in Scotland that support children, young people and families. Or that help people be healthier and have better access to support. More information and details of how to apply on the National Lottery Community Fund website.  

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Community Spaces Fund

This fund from the Robertson Trust offers grants from £5,000 – £20,000 to support the costs of community centres, hubs or anchor organisations who are delivering and/or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. More information and details of how to apply on the Robertson Trust website.  

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Supporting Older People to Age Well workshops

The health and wellbeing team at Age Scotland are running these workshops for staff and volunteers who work with older members and services users, to help them provide the best information and advice for healthy ageing. The workshops are running in Edinburgh (waiting list) and Glasgow in March 2026. More information and booking on the …

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Climate Action Fund – Food Systems

This webinar from the National Lottery Community Fund will share information about the Climate Action Fund – Food Systems scheme that launched on 14 January 2026. The session is for organisations and partnerships that meet the eligibility requirements and are interested in applying for this funding. 14 May 2026 11 am Online More information and registration on …

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World Obesity Day

World Obesity Day 2026 takes place on 4 March. Convened by the World Obesity Federation in collaboration with its global members, it brings together individuals, organisations, and alliances to highlight the urgent need for understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity. A campaign toolkit provides ready to use assets to help raise awareness, share your reason …

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Exploring nutrition and health

This online course from the British Nutrition Foundation is for those who already have a basic knowledge of nutrition and would be of particular use to health professionals, researchers and those working within the food industry. More information on the course content and enrolment (£150 cost applies) on the British Nutrition Foundation website.

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Third Sector Partnership

The Scottish Government is to develop an agreement with the third sector to strengthen its voice and improve lives. The Third Sector Partnership will be co-designed with the sector, guided by some of the key principles in the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation’s 2026 manifesto, to set out how both can work together to enhance …

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Dignity in Practice Case Studies

Over the past couple of years, the Dignity Project at Nourish Scotland has focused on sharing learning and developing expertise around Dignity, Cash-First, and the Right to Food. This has included engaging through online and in-person meetings where members shared examples of good practice. A number of case studies have now been published on how …

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Food Standards Scotland new five-year strategy

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its Strategy for 2026–2031, setting out how the organisation will work to protect public health, promote healthier diets and maintain confidence in Scotland’s food system over the next five years. You can read the Strategy on the FSS website.

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Vacancy at Space @ The Broomhouse Hub

Space @ The Broomhouse Hub is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh. It is currently recruiting for a part-time Food and Life Skills Project Worker to Changemakers project, a new food education project working with young people aged 16-24 who have barriers to employment and may have complex needs. …

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