The second of the new mini-series of Quick Bites webinars from the Food Foundation highlighting inspiring food policy stories from around the world. 11 December 2025 5 pm Online More information and registration at this Zoom link.
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Online networking with the Scottish Alliance for Food
Join SCAF at the latest of this series of group-based speed networking events to make new connections and collaborators and gain new insights and develop new ideas. 9 December 2025 6 pm Online More information and registration here.
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Fairer Funding Pilot feedback survey: research findings
The Scottish Government has recently published findings from a survey of third sector organisations participating in the Fairer Funding Pilot. The Fairer Funding pilot was initiated in February 2025 and aimed to improve the way government provided funding to the third sector, recognising that the third sector needs clarity and stability to secure its resilience. …
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Exploring trust and transparency in government
Through a series of sessions and self-facilitated discussions for community members and people who support their communities, the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) will be providing an open space for people to share priorities and reflections on their relationship with government. Findings will shape the next Open Government Action Plan. Visit the Scottish Co-production network …
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CFHS e-bulletin October 2025
Our latest e-bulletin features information about our next online peer session two, our ‘community food matters’ blog and latest guest blog, as well as news and events, resources and information on community food and health related topics. You can view the October e-bulletin here.
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Community health matters
Calling all community health organisations: how valued do you feel? In this blog, Niall McShannon from Clydesdale Community Initiatives talks about a survey seeking to understand the relationship between community organisations and their public sector partners. You can read the blog and complete the survey on the CHEX website
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Ideas for Change Funding
Inspiring Scotland is working with Changing Ideas on this ‘call for ideas’ to fund early-stage campaigning projects that aim to tackle a social injustice. Projects could help shape new campaigns or strengthen existing ones by exploring ideas, building evidence, or testing approaches. Grants between £3000 to £10,000 are available for eligible projects. More information on …
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Action Earth Fund
This fund from Volunteering Matters is now open for 2025. Any group of volunteers in urban areas are able to apply for grants up to £250 to run environmental activities in green spaces in built-up areas and centres of population. More information and details of how to apply on the Volunteering Matters website
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What works in community-led health and wellbeing in underserved communities
Join the Health Creation Alliance as they share insights from a three year research project exploring how community organisations create real health and wellbeing impact. 15 December 2025 2 pm – 3.30 pm Online More information and registration on the eventbrite website.