CHEX is working with the Community Development and Health Network in Northern Ireland on this new programme. The CDHN are a regional infrastructure organisation and work with local communities and across sectors to take action on the social determinants of health, improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. The Common Ground Leadership Programme is a unique opportunity to …
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CFHS e-bulletin September 2025
Our latest e-bulletin features information about our recent online peer session, as well as news and events, resources and information on community food and health related topics. You can view the September e-bulletin here.
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What did our first community food online peer session discuss?
Community food online peer session one: Building a more resilient community food sector: ensuring access to affordable, acceptable, sustainable and nutritious food. On 23rd September we ran our first community food online peer session. The aim was to provide an informal non-judgemental networking space for people working within the community food sector and those supporting …
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CFHS e-bulletin August 2025
Our latest e-bulletin features more information about our forthcoming online peer session, as well as news and events, resources and information on community food and health related topics. You can view the August e-bulletin here.
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Our views about Good Food Nation
Our views about the proposed National Good Food Nation Plan About Good Food Nation The Good Food Nation Act (2022) Act places duties on Scottish Ministers, local authorities and health boards to produce Good Food Nation Plans. These Plans will set out the main outcomes to be achieved in relation to food-related issues, the policies …
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Unbound Scotland
Led jointly by SCDC and SCCAN, Unbound Scotland will work across the country to raise awareness of the power of community action to achieve local solutions that also take on global issues. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, Unbound will focus on building skills, knowledge and confidence with communities across Scotland’s 32 local authority areas. The 3-year project will …
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Projects spanning the UK to tackle food inequality
Six projects across the UK have been announced to address concerns around accessibility and affordability of nutritious meals. The new projects to be funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) include a public restaurant pilot in Dundee (in partnership with Nourish Scotland) and Nottingham and an assessment of community food markets in Glasgow. You can …
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King Charles III Charitable Fund Small Grants Programme
This small grants programme is dedicated to supporting UK-registered nonprofit organisations that make a meaningful difference in key areas such as social inclusion, health and wellbeing, education, environment, countryside, and heritage and conservation. The application window will next open for organisations working across our environment and countryside funding themes between the 6th and 20th August. …
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Boost Small Grants Fund
The Boost Fund from the Corra Foundation is for small community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Groups can apply if their activities will support their communities and the people who live there. More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation website.
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Making good food accessible, enjoyable and relevant to communities
The Community and Voluntary sector plays a crucial role in shaping people’s health and wellbeing; not only through their services, but also by building social connections and engaging with people least likely to use statutory services. The sector’s key role is highlighted in the Population Health Framework . As well as fair funding, the sector …