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We need your help!

Posted: August 25, 2010

CFHS is currently undertaking an external evaluation that will explore the difference we make and the learning we should take on board in the future. This evaluation will help us to demonstrate our impact and explain how and why we make a difference. We are looking for your input into the evaluation. This can be …

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Monthly news e-bulletin

Posted: May 28, 2010

CFHS now has a monthly news e-bulletin. To subscribe to this, visit the Contact Us section.

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2010 small grants scheme now open

Posted: April 29, 2010

We are delighted to open the 2010 annual small grant scheme. Groups and agencies working with or within low-income groups in Scotland are welcome to apply for grants between £500 to £4,000 to develop healthy eating activities. Further information and details of how to apply are available in the Funding Section.

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Evidencing our impact – celebrating the contribution of community food initiatives

Posted: March 17, 2010

Across Scotland community food initiatives are making a difference. Through improved access to food, communities address health inequalities and improve the health of individuals and families. FREE 24-hour learning eventLuncthime 23 August to lunchtime 24 AugustNew Lanark Mill Hotel, New Lanark Places are still available at this reconvened 24 hour learning event on evidencing impact. …

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Expressions of Interest sought: delivering training on community engagement training

Posted: February 15, 2010

CFHS is seeking Expressions of Interest to deliver training on community engagement. Full details are available in the Current Work section

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Expressions of Interest sought: What is the impact of the CFHS small grants scheme?

Posted: February 11, 2010

CFHS is seeking expressions of interest for a research project to establish the impact of our annual small grants scheme beyond the evaluation of the funded activities. Full details of this research project are available in the Current Work section

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An introduction to social impact and how you measure it

Posted: February 9, 2010

A few places are still available on this one-day workshop, being held on Wednesday 10 March. The workshop is being run by the Social Enterprise Academy for CFHS. If you want to measure the social, economic and environmental impact that your services have on the communities and individuals that you work with, then this workshop …

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Development of a Healthy Weight Outcomes Framework: a contribution from community food initiatives

Posted: February 8, 2010

Community Food and Health (Scotland) and NHS Health Scotland are collaborating to host an event that provides an exciting opportunity for community food initiatives to contribute to the development of this outcomes framework. The event will be held on Wednesday 17 March at the Scottish Book Trust in Edinburgh. Further information and a booking form …

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Evidencing our outcomes – celebrating our contribution

Posted: January 28, 2010

Across Scotland community food initiatives are making a difference. Through improved access to food, communities address health inequalities and improve the health of individuals and families. 24-hour learning event15/16 April 2010Venue to be confirmed CFHS are pleased to invite you to start a journey to evidence and celebrate outcomes. The journey will bring together people …

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Celebrating the 50th edition of Fare Choice

Posted: January 19, 2010

In CFHS’s most recent edition of Fare Choice (edition 50!) we included a couple of exciting opportunities for community food initiatives across Scotland. Firstly, we included a template for community food initiatives to complete, telling us about how you feel your work is contributing to national outcomes. More information and a copy of the template …

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