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Ending the Need for Food Banks consultation

Public Health Scotland has responded to this recent consultation, which closed on 25 January 2022. You can read the response at the link below. PHS Response – Ending the need …

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#ShiftThePower Scotland Comic Relief Fund

#ShiftThePower supports organisations with passionate people to make meaningful change in their communities. In 2022, the fund will be open to grassroots organisations and charities with an income of £250,000 or …

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Tesco Community Grants

Tesco Community Grants is open for applications and will provide grants of up to £1500 to support projects focused on supporting children and families, and food issues – including community …

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Children’s Healthier Eating Toolkit

This toolkit contains ten different activities to support families to make positive changes to their diet and can be used in a variety of settings. The toolkit is available to …

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Winter Support Small Grant Fund

This Scottish Government fund has reopened for applications, with a closing date of 2 February. The Corra Foundation is encouraging applications as soon as possible, as it may close earlier …

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Climate Action Hubs

The Scottish Government has supported the development of two Climate Action hubs; one run by Thurso Community Development Trust and covering activities in the North Highlands and Islands, and the …

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New healthy eating resource for BSL users

The Eatwell Guide is now available on the NHS Inform website as a series of eight videos featuring the different food groups and recommendations on how to maintain a healthy, balanced …

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Community food networks near you

The CFHS programme has been working with the Scottish Government Diet and Healthy Weight team and community food networks to map strategic and practical support for community food activities across …

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Vouchers for cooking groups

Quality Meat Scotland are offering community cooking groups in Scotland a £50 voucher in order to buy quality red meat to use as part of cooking classes. You can apply …

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Best Start Foods update

The Scottish Best Start foods programme is extending eligibility to British children aged under three whose parent or guardian meets the financial eligibility criteria but does not have a qualifying …

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