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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Community grants for food projects in Edinburgh
The Live Well Edinburgh Fund (formerly the Joseph Thomson Mortification Trust) is encouraging groups and services in Edinburgh that provide food, food education activities and services to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities to apply for grants to support their work. Joseph Thomson set up the fund in 1774 to give ‘poor households’ in Edinburgh access to …
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Older People Eating Well
Wednesday June 16th 10.00am-3.00pmPerth Concert Hall This is a first networking meeting for community food initiatives working to support older people in their community to eat well. Older people both run and use a wide range of community food initiatives. Food co-ops, shopping services, lunch clubs, growing projects, hot meals delivery services, community cafes – …
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Free attendance to the 2nd British Sociological Association Food Study Group Conference
With welcome assistance from the conference organisers, CFHS can offer free attendance, travel and accommodation for two participants from Scottish organisations to this event on Monday 5 July at the British Library Conference Centre in London. All we need is for you to contact us with details about yourself, including why attending this event would …
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Would you like to promote the work of your group at Gardening Scotland?
CFHS are looking for community food initiatives involved in growing fruit and vegetables to share their stall at Gardening Scotland. Held from 4-6 June at Ingliston near Edinburgh, Scotland’s largest gardening event attracts thousands of visitors. If you would like to showcase the work of your organisation at the event, please contact Anne on 0141 …
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Scottish Grocer’s Federation Healthyliving Programme expansion
A joint £1.3 million investment from the Scottish Government and retailers to promote healthier food options in convenience stores has recently been announced. The Scottish Government plans to invest £679,000 over three years to extend the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) Healthyliving Programme, matched by a £650,000 investment from retailers. The Healthyliving Programme provides shops with …
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Funding cuts? CHEX wants to hear from you
Unfortunately in times of budget constraints community and voluntary health organisations across the country are likely to be experiencing cuts in funding. The Community Health Exchange (CHEX) wants to capture that information so that it can provide the Scottish Government with an overview of what is happening at local level across the country. There is …
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Preventing Overweight and Obesity: A Route Map Towards Healthy Weight
On 22 February the Scottish Government launched a long-term obesity strategy, Preventing Overweight and Obesity: A Route Map Towards Healthy Weight. The Route Map identired four key areas in which action is likely to have the greatest effect – reducing demand for and consumption of excessive amounts of high calorie foods and drinks; increasing opportunities …
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Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland grant programme
Lloyds TSB Foundation has announced the reopening of its grant-making programme and is inviting charities to apply for funding from the £2 million available for 2010. Last October, the Foundation announced the suspension of its grant-making activities, but the Foundation now has £2 million to distribute to Scottish charities this year. Full information on the …