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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…

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…

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.

The Essentia Foundation is examining the regional issues that young people across Scotland are facing and the ways in which Essentia grants are tackling them.

The 2023 application deadline for the Greencoat (Carcant) Moorfoot Community Fund has been extended until Sunday 21st May.  

People in seven communities across Scotland are celebrating after they were awarded grants to support a wide range of social enterprises in their local areas.

The Cabrach Trust, based in Moray, will receive a boost in funding thanks to the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund.

Cairnryan's Community Action Plan summary delivered to every household

Celebration as successful first year of project leads to funding extension

Foundation Scotland staff have been working on a new project that will bring us one step closer to decarbonizing our operations.

You may have seen the story on the BBC website recently about ‘Berwickshire Swap,’ a project that helps local families by swapping their children's clothes and toys. 

Foundation Scotland’s release of over £2.3 million from dormant trusts “tip of the iceberg” windfall for communities