Author archives: Alice Baird

COVID-19: Food, diet and healthy weight: community-centred ideas for Scotland’s whole system recovery

This webinar organised by Obesity Action Scotland and Public Health Scotland explored how advocates, strategists, and practitioners might yet place communities at the heart of the decisions that determine their …

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Local action in Scotland to tackle food insecurity during the coronavirus crisis

The Poverty and Inequality Commission has now published this report of the results of its recent survey of community organisations providing emergency food across Scotland . The report and the …

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Co-op Local Community Fund

The Co-op Local Community Fund is now open for applications until 28 June. The fund supports projects that help communities to come together, co-operate and have a positive impact on …

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Social Enterprise Reset Week Impact Report

Senscot, Social Firms Scotland (SFS) and the Social Enterprise Networks (SENS) have now published their Social Enterprise Reset Report. Social Enterprise Reset Week saw 24 separate meetings/sessions take place (via …

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Food Train Connects

The Food Train has just launched its newest service, which is available to older people Scotland-wide. The Food Train Connects shopping service connects customers with a volunteer living nearby willing …

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Food Power webinars – support during Covid-19

Food Power and Sustainable Food Places (SFP) are jointly hosting weekly online forums for food alliance coordinators to connect and share with each other, hear national updates on food-related issues, and feedback their experiences …

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Independent Age Grants Fund

Independent Age is offering funding for small organisations across the UK working with older people hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Four rounds of funding of £500,000 will be made …

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CFHS guest blog: How have community organisations adapted to Covid-19? EATS Rosyth

EATS Rosyth tells us how they have adapted to the lock-down and what they have learnt about joined up working in the process In this blog post, Karen Dorrat tells …

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Supporting communities safely

A new resource has been released to support community organisations to carry out their vital work safely during the Covid-19 outbreak. The online resource, developed by Scottish Community Development Centre …

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COVID-19 May e-bulletin

Our latest COVID-19 e-bulletin is now available, giving you information on how community food initiatives are coping in lock-down, news about research and advocacy and any challenges and concerns, as …

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