During 2024 Volunteer Scotland undertook several research projects about volunteering. Amongst its findings it concludes that volunteering is in crisis, the cost of living crisis is closing doors to volunteer …
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Nourishing the future: making healthy food accessible for every child
This Barnardo’s report draws on insights from children, young people, parents and Barnardo’s practitioners, and experts in child health and nutrition. It focuses on food insecurity and its impact on …
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The Food Conversation
The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission’s Food Conversations project hosted in-depth deliberations with over 75 communities across the UK. They have learned a great deal about what citizens want from …
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Cash first approaches in community food initiatives
Glasgow Community Food Network (GCFN) commissioned @delvecollab to work with a small group of people with experience of community food initiatives in Glasgow. They produced a Zine which highlights the …
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Area of Work: Food poverty and access
New case studies
The community food sector has a long history of helping individuals and families to access affordable, nutritious food. However, many community food initiatives achieve far more than this, using food …
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Review of ready-to-eat food products sold over social media in Scotland
Food Standards Scotland has published this research report revealing insights into the growing trend of food sales on social media platforms. The research, which focused on ready-to-eat food sold over …
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Scottish Health Survey 2023 report
This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2023, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland. Findings from the survey show …
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Some things to read
Pushed to the brink: The link between food insecurity and mental health This briefing from the Food Foundation looks at the relationship between food insecurity and mental health, as individuals with mental …
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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 …
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Plant and share resources
The Soil Association’s Food for Life programme has put together tips and ideas for schools and communities to help inspire the nation to get growing. The resources are available on …