CFHS is holding two meetings to look at how best to build a community of practice to support and expand food work with minority ethnic communities. Wednesday 24 August 2-3pmThe …
Author archives: Alice Baird
£7 million for third sector
The Scottish Government has just launched two new programmes. The £3 million Just Enterprise programme will deliver a wide range of business support to social entrepreneurs and third sector organisations …
Posted in Funding news
Find us on Facebook
Community Food and Health (Scotland) now has a facebook page – another way to keep you updated on community food and health.
Posted in CFHS updates, Websites
The Picture of Health: a community-led health film
The Picture of Health highlights community-led health activity in four communities in Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Isle of Bute and the Scottish Borders. The film tells us about the health benefits of …
Posted in Publications news
Remote Rural Retailing
A free seminar discussing the findings of three year’s action research around northern Europe, including the Highlands and Islands, is to be held in Inverness in September. “Retail in Rural …
Posted in Events and conferences
Food services for older people in the community
Community Food and Health (Scotland) and Consumer Focus Scotland launched their report into food services for older people in the community Meals and messages on June 21 in Edinburgh. A …
Posted in CFHS updates
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland funding surgeries
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is holding a series of funding surgeries throughout Scotland for registered charities interested in applying to the Foundation. The surgery is an opportunity for charities …
Posted in Funding news
Early Years Action Fund open
The Early Years Action Fund, run by Inspiring Scotland and the Scottish Government, is open to applications that improve outcomes for vulnerable young children, to help them achieve their potential. …
Posted in Funding news
Free meeting room in Glasgow for local charities and community groups
John Lewis Glasgow is trialing a new community initiative that will provide a dedicated community room for use by charities and community organisations. The free resource will be available for …
Posted in Misc food and health
Healthy eating for adults with learning disabilities pilot report and DVD
This Scottish Government funded Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Project developed a multi-media educational pack consisting of 26 sessions on healthy eating for adults with learning disabilities. This included five practical …