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Martha's Pantry: Tackling food poverty in Limerigg and Slamannan
Martha's Pantry: Tackling food poverty in Limerigg and Slamannan

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Martha's Pantry: Tackling food poverty in Limerigg and Slamannan

In the face of rising living costs, a community-led initiative in Limerigg and Slamannan is making a significant impact on local food poverty.
Glenkerie fund celebrates ten years of local support
Glenkerie fund celebrates ten years of local support

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Glenkerie fund celebrates ten years of local support

The Glenkerie Windfarm Community Fund is celebrating ten years of local support in the Scottish Borders and South Lanarkshire with another major injection of funds into local communities.
Foundation Scotland welcomes new Chair and Trustees
Foundation Scotland welcomes new Chair and Trustees

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Foundation Scotland welcomes new Chair and Trustees

After seven years as a dedicated and forward thinking trustee, and five as Chair of the Foundation Scotland Board, Barry Sillers stepped down at our recent AGM.
Inch Cape Construction Fund announces latest funding awards
Inch Cape Construction Fund announces latest funding awards

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Inch Cape Construction Fund announces latest funding awards

The Inch Cape Construction Fund has awarded seven new grants totalling £10,420 to local community organisations in the Prestonpans or Cockenzie & Port Seton community council areas.
Stow community pumped as new cycling opportunities get underway
Stow community pumped as new cycling opportunities get underway

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Stow community pumped as new cycling opportunities get underway

The community of Stow is celebrating the go-ahead for a new pump track build in Stow Park which will generating a range of social, health, wellbeing and economic benefits.
Denny and District Community Fund Facilitates Local Community Action
Denny and District Community Fund Facilitates Local Community Action

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Denny and District Community Fund Facilitates Local Community Action

The appointment of a new local Community Development Officer dedicated to Denny and District aims to build community capacity and boost community activity.
Wind farm fund powering community action in Highland
Wind farm fund powering community action in Highland

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Wind farm fund powering community action in Highland

Grants of up to £150,000 are now available from the Beinneun Community Benefit Fund to support projects that benefit residents in Fort Augustus, and Glenmoriston and Glengarry.
Mid-Argyll fund continues to pack a punch with record amount awarded to local groups
Mid-Argyll fund continues to pack a punch with record amount awarded to local groups

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Mid-Argyll fund continues to pack a punch with record amount awarded to local groups

2024 has already seen a huge £263,583 awarded in grants to 22 groups and organisations in Mid-Argyll, thanks to the Nadara A’Chruach Community Benefit Fund.
New Community Fund launched for Cockburnspath & Cove
New Community Fund launched for Cockburnspath & Cove

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New Community Fund launched for Cockburnspath & Cove

A new community fund has been launched, providing grants of between £500 and £50,000 to charitable groups and organisations whose work benefits the community of Cockburnspath and Cove.
Microgrants: A Hot Topic of Conversation
Microgrants: A Hot Topic of Conversation

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Microgrants: A Hot Topic of Conversation

The world of microgrants can generate serious conversations around meeting tables, especially when community groups come together to make awards.
Deadline approaching for Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund
Deadline approaching for Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund

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Deadline approaching for Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund

Local students in Fort Augustus, Glenmoriston and Glengarry are being encouraged to apply for the for Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund ahead of the upcoming deadline on 27th September.
ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund - last funding opportunity for 2024
ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund - last funding opportunity for 2024

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ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund - last funding opportunity for 2024

The last application deadline of 2024 is Sunday 8th September for the ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund.