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Young People and the Food Environment

Public Health Scotland, Food Standards Scotland and Young Scot are undertaking research to understand how young people experience Scotland’s food environment, including how it influences their food and drink choices …

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Evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation

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

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Mapping the Evidence Base for the Community Food Sector

We are currently reviewing published evidence from international and UK-based studies, alongside local reports and other grey literature. Our aim is to better understand how a diverse range of community …

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CFHS e-bulletin July 2026

Our latest bulletin has news about two new recent blog posts on prevention and the community food sector,  as well as information about forthcoming events, funding opportunities and reports for …

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BCBN Grant Initiative

BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per …

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Greener Spaces, Fairer Places

This small grants scheme from Faith in Community Scotland supports the work of faith groups taking small scale local actions which address the link between climate change and poverty. Grants …

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Matrix Causes Fund

The Matrix Causes Fund provides support to organisations which promote access to justice, equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment. More information and details of how to apply on the …

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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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Prioritising Prevention

In the first of a series of events to explore the four asks in its Manifesto for Health Creation, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) invites its members and stakeholders to explore …

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Prevention in Action

This one-day training from CHEX will explore the vital role community-led health plays in Scotland’s drive to embed prevention at the heart of health and wellbeing policy. Delivered by experienced …

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