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Fund News
New community funding launched for the Great Glen
A new community fund has been launched by the Great Glen Energy Co-op to support projects which benefit people living around Loch Ness.
General News
Community Benefit Funds – a review of their design, operation and governance
Over the last 15 years, community benefit funds from onshore wind renewable projects have become a valuable – even critical – source of independent funding into some of Scotland’s communities.
Fund News
Lochelbank Community Fund Panel seeks Glenfarg members
Are you resident in Glenfarg? Would you like to help make sure windfarm monies have a big impact in the community?
Fund News
Glenfarg Community Transport Group keeps motoring on
A local bus service in Perthshire which was cancelled after the transport operators retired, has been resurrected by a local community group thanks to funding from, among others, the Binn Wind…
General News
Social investment builds the foundations for a brighter future
£500,000 from Foundation Scotland has helped develop state of the art Broomhouse Hub, transforming the lives of hundreds living in South West Edinburgh.
Fund News
Essentia Foundation: Empowering Grantees with Crucial Cost of Living Support
In a bold move within their charitable endeavours, the Essentia Foundation has taken a significant stride by providing cost of living uplifts to the organisations that secured awards in the inaugural…
Fund News
Essentia Foundation celebrates second round of multi-year awards
In May 2022, The Essentia Foundation embarked on an important pilot initiative that aimed to provide long term financial assistance to youth organisations across Scotland.
Fund News
Scottish Building Society celebrates first round of grantmaking
In August 2023, The Scottish Building Society launched a pioneering pilot initiative to provide crucial financial support to community organisations throughout Scotland.
Fund News
Projects in Aberdeenshire celebrate valuable funding boost
Four projects in Aberdeenshire will receive a boost in funding thanks to the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund, established by wind farm owner Vattenfall and administered by Foundation Scotland…
Fund News
The Essentia Foundation - A Journey to the South: South of Scotland
The Essentia Foundation, in partnership with Foundation Scotland, is embarking on a journey across Scotland to examine the regional issues that young people are facing and how Essentia grants help…
Fund News
Local landmarks restored in Heriot
A grant award from the Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot) has enabled the Community Council to improve two local landmarks and create a new seating area to allow residents and visitors to…
Fund News
Wind farm funding crosses £1 million mark for local area
Clashindarroch Wind Farm’s community fund is celebrating after confirming that it has now provided more than a million pounds in support to local initiatives.