The Scottish Government is to develop an agreement with the third sector to strengthen its voice and improve lives. The Third Sector Partnership will be co-designed with the sector, guided by some of the key principles in the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation’s 2026 manifesto, to set out how both can work together to enhance …
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Dignity in Practice Case Studies
Over the past couple of years, the Dignity Project at Nourish Scotland has focused on sharing learning and developing expertise around Dignity, Cash-First, and the Right to Food. This has included engaging through online and in-person meetings where members shared examples of good practice. A number of case studies have now been published on how …
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Food Standards Scotland new five-year strategy
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its Strategy for 2026–2031, setting out how the organisation will work to protect public health, promote healthier diets and maintain confidence in Scotland’s food system over the next five years. You can read the Strategy on the FSS website.
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Vacancy at Space @ The Broomhouse Hub
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh. It is currently recruiting for a part-time Food and Life Skills Project Worker to Changemakers project, a new food education project working with young people aged 16-24 who have barriers to employment and may have complex needs. …
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Together We Can
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published its ten-year strategy, Together We Can. This document sets out how PHS will work with partners across Scotland to address the challenges described above, strengthen prevention, and support communities to thrive. It will outline the collective actions needed, from national policy to local delivery, to create the conditions in …
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CFHS e-bulletin January 2026
Our latest e-bulletin features information about Public Health Scotland’s ten-year plan, Together We Can, as well as news and events, resources and information on community food and health related topics. You can view the e-bulletin here.
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Scotland’s Food Systems Conference – Our Good Food Nation: where do we go from here?
Join Nourish for a one-day conference to build the movement for a just, sustainable and tasty food system. Expect lots of opportunities to learn, reflect and work together throughout the day. More detail to come. Lunch is included. 26 February 2026 10 am – 5 pm Cost applied: £25/£40 More information and registration on the …
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CHEX annual conference 2026: what it takes to make it happen
Registration is now open for this event, which will focus on the role community-led health plays in tackling Scotland’s growing health inequalities. 26 February 2026 The Barracks, Stirling More information and registration on the CHEX website.
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The Boost Fund
Corra Foundation’s Boost Fund is now open to small community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Grants of £500-£3000 are available. More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation website.
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Exploring nutrition and health
This online course from the British Nutrition Foundation is for those who already have a basic knowledge of nutrition and would be of particular use to health professionals, researchers and those working within the food industry. More information on the course content and enrolment (£150 cost applies) on the British Nutrition Foundation website.