Delivered by Firstport, the Catalyst Fund offers loans through a flexible, revenue-based repayment model. The fund is open all year round for social enterprises looking for social investment of over …
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How has Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership supported a ‘cash first’ response to food insecurity?
In this blog post, Gordon Thomson, Manager for Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership (LCFHP), tells us how LCFHP got involved in the ‘cash first’ approach in North Lanarkshire several …
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Healthier catering
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has produced a series of short guides providing practical tips and advice on making changes to the food and drinks you buy, prepare, promote and serve …
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Partners in Change
A new fund from the Robertson Trust for organisations working in Scotland with a charitable purpose and an annual income above £2 million. The fund will focus on change and …
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Essentia Foundation
Grants of £500 to £3000 available to charities and community groups working to improve the health and social welfare of, and offer training and employment opportunities to, young people up …
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Global Majority Fund
The Coalition of Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) will be delivering and overseeing funds of £250,000 to BME organisations across Scotland to continue to deliver services to communities that have …
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Health Inequalities and Human Rights Learning Hub
Public Health Scotland has recently launched this online resource for anyone who has an interest in understanding health inequalities in Scotland and the steps you can take to reduce them. …
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Food Standards Scotland five year strategy
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has just published its strategy for the next five years. As well as building on previous work, the strategy incorporates newer challenges, such as those resulting …
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Using ‘cash first’ approaches to address food insecurity
Both before and during the pandemic, agencies and community food initiatives have collaborated to redirect people experiencing food insecurity towards ‘cash first’ options, such as welfare or financial advice. The …
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Henry Duncan Grants
This year’s Henry Duncan Grants from the Corra Foundation will fund community-based support for mental health and wellbeing. More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation …