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Join us on our latest movement building journey: The Life Cycle of Food!

What is movement building? It can mean different things to different people but our Food and Climate Action project team define it as activities that are led by the community to affect decision-making at the policy level – ideally this results in positive change for as many people as possible. We foster Movement Building work through developing resources and organising learning opportunities for groups and individuals leading projects in their communities to connect with and support one another. 

Troughout 2025, our Movement Building work will be focused around three modules relating to the life-cycle of food: Seeding, Growing & Harvesting. Each module will include a variety of hands-on activities that equip you with knowledge and practical skills to become more involved in reshaping Glasgow’s local food system. These events are open to anyone in Glasgow interested in community food, climate, and the relationship between them. Read ahead to learn more about what’s on and how you can get involved!  

Seeding 

Some examples of the topics these activities will cover include: 

  • the importance of saving seeds
  • seed sovereignty and the impacts of privatising and patenting seeds by corporations 
  • seed sowing and; 
  • more abstract concepts such as how to ‘seed’ ideas for a new project or initiative

Dates: February – April 

Growing 

In this section we’ll have activities such as:  

  • how to grow your own food in a variety of settings using nature-friendly techniques
  • seasonality of food growing
  • accessing land to grow food
  • cultural relevance of different food crops
  • plant propagation 
  • methods of food preservation 

Dates: May – July 

Harvesting 

And finally, during ‘Harvesting’ we’ll look at topics such as: 

  •  gaining access to market and other outlets for locally grown food
  • food waste (and how to avoid it)
  • food preservation techniques
  • cultural traditions relating to harvest 

Dates: August – October 

Get Involved 

Sign up for any of our Movement Building activities via our Eventbrite. To receive regular updates about our Movement Building events and activities, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Got an Idea? 

We are offering funding for community groups who have a project idea relating to food and climate. Projects can span across disciplines from kitchen cookery to visual and creative arts. The sky is the limit here – whether you are an artist, creative, farmer, grower, teacher or an eager member of your community, we want to hear from you! 

How much funding is available? 

To allow for a wide range of applicants with project ideas at various stages, scales and resource needs, we are offering funding amounts in five different tiers: 

  • 5 pots of £500
  • 4 pots of £1000
  • 3 pots of £1500
  • 2 pots of £3000 

Who is eligible to apply? 

Projects across disciplines in Glasgow area postcodes from G1-G84 are eligible for funding. Applicants must be part of a constituted group or organisation with the following: 

  • Articles of Association OR Constitution including Companies House OR OSCR registration reference
  • UK Bank account 

What is the timeline for applying? 

  • 10th March by midnight: Applications due 
  • 11th - 20th March: Applications reviewed 
  • 21st March: Successful applicants notified 

How long will I have to use the money? 

Projects can be brand new or ongoing, however all money awarded must be spent by 30th September 2025. 

What criteria will you be considering for successful applicants? 

Successful applicants will have proposed projects that: 

  • Address topics relating to the local food system and how it relates to climate change 
  • Align with one or more of the four Outcomes of the Food & Climate Action Project (listed below) 
  • Be led by and for members of the community 
  • Have measurable outcomes (as an example...'as a result of this project, community members will increase their awareness of local food systems' OR 'the project has resulted in an additional 10 regular users of the community garden'
  • The projects fills a gap or need within the community regarding food & climate work 
  • Provide a detailed budget (particularly for projects applying for £1500 or more) 
  • Be based within the city boundaries of Glasgow, postcodes G1 - G84 
  • While applications will be evaluated on their merit and alignment with the above criteria, we aim to award projects that represent an even geographic spread across the city 

Food & Climate Action Project Outcomes: 

Outcome 1 Understanding: People and organisations in Glasgow, including those currently outside the climate conversation, improve their knowledge of the link between different food systems and climate change and their current role in the food system. 

Outcome 2 Action: People and organisations in Glasgow are able to take positive actions to address climate issues connected to local food systems 

Outcome 3 Growing: People and organisations in Glasgow are more able to take part in growing activities through increased skills and improved accessibility. 

Outcome 4 Connection: There is a movement of communities and organisations in Glasgow that join together to discuss and take climate action.  

Will I have any other responsibilities? 

All funded groups will be required to complete an evaluation survey at the end of their project. The final 10% of funds will be awarded upon completion of the survey 

You will also be asked to generate a small amount of content for social media about your project which will be supported by our Communications Officer. This may be done by an in-person visit, email or video call.  

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