Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
| Grant size: Various. Please see How to Apply below. | No fixed amount |
| Area |
Scottish Borders
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| Key dates | |
| Various: | Each community benefiting from the Fund distributes its share differently. |
About this fund
The Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports the seven communities of Hobkirk, Denholm & District, Hawick & District, Newcastleton & District, Southdean, Upper Liddesdale & Hermitage, Upper Teviotdale and Borthwick Water.
Each community receives a share of the annual payment which comprises 64% of the total fund. The remainder supports the Borders Further Education Trust and properties near to the project site with electricity payments. Foundation Scotland is only supporting the element that supports the seven communities.
The seven community councils, acting on behalf of their communities agreed a share-based apportionment of the 64% whereby the host community of Hobkirk would receive two shares and the other seven communities one share.
Tailored arrangements are in place with each of the communities through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between each community council and Foundation Scotland.
Purpose of this fund
The overall purpose of the Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is to contribute to the wellbeing and sustainability of the benefitting communities by supporting charitable activities that make a positive difference to people’s lives and economic, social or environmental sustainability of the local area.
The Fund can also be used to support activity in line with this overall purpose and in keeping with the community’s priorities and needs and which may be described in a Community Action Plan, Local Place Plan or similar document.
Who can apply?
Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in each community within the area of benefit can apply to each of the local funds.
What can’t be funded?
Information on what the fund cannot support is provided here.
Each local administrative organisation may also have their own specific criteria so please check their websites for further information.
How are decisions made?
Decisions are made by designated groups within each community.
Frequently asked questions
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Why can’t I just apply to Foundation Scotland for a grant from the Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund?
Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit fund is a devolved fund. This means different arrangements are in place for the different communities that benefit from the fund because that was the preference of the communities involved. If you are looking to run an activity or project benefitting more than one of the communities you will need to contact each community.
How to apply
For enquiries about the Fund is operating in each community please contact the respective Community Council.
Contact details for each Community Council can be found here.
Contact information
enquiries@foundationscotland.org.uk
Useful links
- The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) provides a range of useful resources for setting-up a voluntary organisation or running your organisation. It also helps organisations develop their digital potential.
- Additional information and resources about developing a Safeguarding policy include Foundation Scotland guidance, NSPCC's safeguarding checklist, OSCR's Safeguarding Guidance and SCVO's advice.
- Borders Community Action provides support and advice to community groups in the Scottish Borders.