Good Food Nation
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support that is more than toolkits

We are partnering with local authorities and NHS health boards in Scotland to create a more meaningful way to do Good Food Nation Consultation.

We support Good Food Nation planning in Scotland through creative consultation, stakeholder engagement, food partnership development and participatory workshops.

what we can deliver

We design clear, actionable frameworks for organisations to explore, shape, and realise future possibilities.

Building confidence and capacity

Good Food Nation planning is not only about producing a document. It is also about building confidence within organisations to engage people well, use creative methods effectively, and make consultation a meaningful part of how food policy is shaped.

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Flexible frameworks, local relevance

By using workshops, creative methods and facilitated conversation, we help ensure that local knowledge, stakeholder insight and community voice are meaningfully reflected in the final plan.

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Meaningful engagement

We design consultation processes that go beyond standard formats to create more inclusive, participatory and grounded engagement.

Training and Internal Support

We support teams and partners to strengthen their skills, widen participation, and feel more assured in delivering engagement that is thoughtful, inclusive and useful.

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We can support with:

We offer support across the development of Good Food Nation Plans, from early engagement and stakeholder consultation through to facilitation, partnership-building and creative methods for public participation.

Engagement & Consultation

Creative workshops and participatory experiences to capture the voices of residents, businesses, organisations and partner

Beyond Asset Mapping

Stakeholder mapping and engagement planning that really understands and connects with the localfood system

Partnership Working

Partner and cross-sector engagement across the local food system.

Exciting Public Events

Design and facilitation of public events, conversations and workshops

INTERNAL SUPPORT FOR FUTURE WORK

Rural Futures

Training and upskilling for staff to build confidence in using creative, inclusive and participatory engagement methods

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Grounded futures, made tangible.

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We believe food planning should be grounded in place, shaped by participation and connected to lived experience.

Our methods help people engage with food through:

Everyday life and lived experience

Our initiatives align with community realities, ensuring projects reflect their unique stories and challenges.

Local priorities and inequalities

We address local priorities by highlighting community voices and tackling inequalities through inclusive dialogue and innovative solutions.

Sustainability and environmental concerns

We collaborate with local farmers and businesses to implement sustainable practices that reduce waste and conserve resources, fostering a healthier environment.

Local food economies and producers

We support local food producers by fostering direct connections between consumers and farmers, enhancing economic resilience.

Community knowledge and assets

Leveraging local wisdom and resources, we empower communities to transform their insights into practical solutions.

Helping to create tomorrow's vision

A future where urban gardens flourish, providing fresh produce to local communities and reducing food miles.

Place-based methods

Our approach integrates the unique cultural and environmental characteristics of each area, ensuring that solutions are relevant and effective.

Creative facilitation

Through art, design, and storytelling, we transform complex concepts into engaging and practical solutions.