Author archives: Alice Baird

How do you keep up to date on dietary advice?

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking to better understand where its stakeholders and partners access up to date advice on diet and nutrition and have created a short survey to …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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