The Scottish Government has recently launched this framework for action to improve levels of physical activity at both national and local level which is firmly founded on evidence-based international guidance. …
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Glasgow city centre improvement grant
The Glasgow City Centre Improvement Grant Fund has been established to assist organisations and communities in Glasgow city centre to create meanwhile use spaces, deliver small projects and undertake minor …
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CFHS e-bulletin September 2024
Our latest e-bulletin considers Challenge Poverty Week and shares cash first and income maximisation approaches used by community food organisations, as well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and …
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Voluntary Health Scotland annual conference 2024: Scotland’s vital health sector
23 October 2024 9 am – 4 pm Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh (cost from £54.88) The VHS Annual Conference is a great opportunity to get together with key people from across …
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Health Issues in the Community: empowering young people to make a real change
9 October 1 pm – 3.30 pm Byres Community Hub, Glasgow Join CHEX at the launch of its newly revamped and updated Health Issues in the Community Training for Young …
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Healthy Planet, Healthy People: Community-led Award
These awards are designed to support community-led research. The awards are available to cover eligible costs arising from a defined research project. Funding will be provided to support new and …
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Branching Out Fund
The Tree Council is offering funding of up to £2,500 for community groups, schools, small registered charities and Tree Warden Networks to establish trees, hedgerows, and orchards. More information is …
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McCarthy Stone Foundation
The McCarthy Stone Foundation runs a number of grant programmes throughout the year for organisations supporting people over 65 and an annual income under £250,000 p.a. More information and details …
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Supporting local communities
Scotmid’s Community Grant scheme helps deserving causes across Scotland and provides funding of up to £500. More information is available on the Scotmid website.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis
Following consultation on the draft national Good Food Nation Plan, Scottish Government commissioned an independent research company to undertake analysis of all responses received to the consultation and during the consultation events. The …