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Public Sector Tendering: practical steps for Third Sector organisations

This event from CEIS will be of interest to third sector organisations wanting to move from grants to public sector contracts. Join this webinar to learn how to find contract …

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Help to grow food

Help@ is a free advisory service from Get Growing Scotland for anyone looking to start or grow more food with others in their community. Offering specialist and technical advice, the service …

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Community wealth building bill

Community wealth building is an approach to economic development. It focuses on ensuring that economic wealth is generated, circulated and retained in local communities. The Bill, as introduced by the …

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Writing a Good Food Nation Plan: a brief guide for relevant authorities

The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 places a duty on Scottish Ministers and relevant authorities to produce Good Food Nation plans. This guide from the Scottish Government is intended …

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CFHS e-bulletin March 2025

Our latest e-bulletin features information about our forthcoming webinar, Showcasing the Importance of the Community Food Sector, as well as news and events and information on topics such as food …

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CFHS e-bulletin February 2025

Our latest e-bulletin features information about, and a link to, our user insight survey, as  well as news about the latest webinars and reports on topics such as healthy weight, …

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Area-specific funding opportunities

The Glasgow Communities Fund provides 3-year funding to community and third sector organisations to deliver a diverse range of projects at a city-wide and local level. Applications are now open for …

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Ethnic minority development fund

The Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF) has been developed in partnership between CEMVO Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund. The EMDF is available to any ethnic minority-led third-sector organisations …

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Community spaces grants

This new programme from the Robertson Trust will provide revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, for up to 3 years, to support the costs of community centres, …

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Sustain Annual Conference 2025: How we change the UK food system for good

The Sustain Annual Conference 2025 will offer insights from some of today’s most exciting changemakers in sustainable food and farming. 27 March 2025 2 pm – 5 pm Online More …

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