Events and conferences

Peer learning session: mapping the evidence base for the community food sector

This peer session will include: • An overview of what we’ve found so far and how we’re approaching the mapping • Breakout discussion groups to discuss whether the findings reflect …

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The impact of physical inactivity on health

Join this webinar from Public Health Scotland and led by Professor Nick Townsend, to hear about new analysis estimating the disease burden in Scotland attributable to physical inactivity from selected …

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Poverty in Scotland 2026 launch event

At this event the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) will launch its independent, annual state of the nation report which sets out the nature and scale of poverty in Scotland, and …

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Challenge Poverty Week

5 – 11 October 2026 Challenge Poverty Week is an annual Scotland‑wide campaign led by The Poverty Alliance to highlight the injustice of poverty and promote collective action for a …

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Focus group: influence the Food Insecurity Resource Space

If you’re based in Scotland and are involved in the community food sector, would you like to join an online Focus Group? Focus groups are being held on behalf of …

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Webinar recording now available: Evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation

On 16 September we, along with CHEX and Common Health Assets, joined the Living Good Food Nation Lab Grassroots and Community Forum. In the Lab’s September forum: We spoke about …

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VHS Annual Conference 2026: Power, Partnership, Perseverance

Together with Collaboration Partner, Public Health Scotland, and Community Partner, and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, VHS is  bringing together leaders, practitioners and partners from across Scotland’s third, public and …

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VHS Consultation Event – Third Sector Parity

In the second of a series of events to explore the four asks in its Manifesto for Health Creation, Voluntary Health Scotland invites its members and stakeholders to hear more …

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Progressing the Right to Food in Edinburgh

Join Nourish Scotland and Edinburgh Food Project at this interactive workshop focusing on rights, dignity and cash-first approaches. The aim is to bring together practitioners working across food, advice, community …

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Community Wealth Building Sharing Sessions

Join the Edinburgh Anchor Network at its latest online Community Wealth Building sharing session to shine a light on local best practice and support those interested in the approach to …

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