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An introduction to working with refugees and asylum seekers experiencing food insecurity

19 November 2024 11 am – 12 pm Online via Zoom This webinar will include the rights and entitlements for these groups (including people with no recourse to public funds-NRPF); what claiming asylum involves and why people claiming asylum are particularly vulnerable to experiencing food insecurity. More information and registration on the University of Glasgow …

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Funding news

The Robertson Trust has re-opened its Wee Grants and Transport Grants for applications. Find out more on the Robertson Trust website. Asda Foundation is inviting applications for its Empowering Local Communities Grant, which aims to address diverse local challenges, supporting local groups that benefit a variety of ages. Find out more on the Asda Foundation website. The Women’s …

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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 consultation analysis report has now been published. The report presents the findings from the public consultation and explains the methodology that was used to analyse the …

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Physical activity for health: framework

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. It recognises that plans and strategies across transport, education, planning and the environment have as great an impact as do those in health or sport …

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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 improvement works. The grant will fund proposals able to demonstrate a positive impact on the city centre, enhancing its attractiveness and inclusivity. The Improvement Grant …

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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 reports on topics such as healthy weight, climate challenge, food growing, food costs and more. You can view the September e-bulletin here.

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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 Scotland to discuss how to tackle health inequalities and work collaboratively to improve health outcomes. More information and registration on the eventbrite website.  

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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 People. The new course was refreshed and updated in partnership with HIIC tutors and participants from previous courses, who will be sharing their experiences at …

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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 existing research projects that promote the health of individuals through fostering healthy environments and communities, and enabling access to healthy foods. More information on the …

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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 available on the Tree Council website.

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