Caledonian Challenge Closes
Thu 24 Aug 2017
Thank you for supporting the Caledonian Challenge making it one of the most successful outdoor endurance events in Scotland. In recent years we have seen a marked decline in participants with decreasing fundraising income. Subsequently, we have taken the difficult decision to close the event. During the last 20 years, over 18,000 challengers have laced up their boots, raising millions of pounds helping the Foundation distribute grants to deserving causes across Scotland....
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Voting open for Spirit of Caithness Awards!
Fri 11 Aug 2017
Voting for the Spirit of Caithness Awards has now opened. This is your opportunity to vote for your favourite project, previously funded by the Spirit of Caithness, which you wish to see developed further....
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New Education and Training Fund for Thornton
Wed 09 Aug 2017
Residents living in Thornton have an exciting opportunity to receive some financial support to help with attending vocational education and training opportunities at local training facilities. A new Education & Training Fund has been developed by Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Ltd and Foundation Scotland....
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Local Residents Wanted!!
Tue 08 Aug 2017
Local residents served by the Community Council areas of Douglas and Coalburn are been recruited to serve on the Infinis Galawhistle Community Fund Panel. This locally appointed panel will makes decisions about awards and investments from the Fund....
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Bradbury Centre to Flourish
Mon 31 Jul 2017
The Bradbury Centre’s plans to extend and improve its premises are now one step closer to reality thanks to the E.ON Rosehall Community Fund....
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New EDF Energy Renewables Fund for Contin Launches
Tue 04 Jul 2017
A new fund for community groups in Contin is being launched. The fund is provided by EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER), and is linked to its Corriemoillie wind farm, was formally opened last week. EDF ER has been assisted in the set-up of the fund by independent grant-making body Foundation Scotland. A panel of seven local people from the Contin area has been recruited and trained, and will decide on which awards are made from the fund.
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Gala Water History and Heritage Association celebrates award
Thu 29 Jun 2017
Gala Water History and Heritage Society is celebrating after receiving an award from the EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) Longpark Community Fund to extend the Community Archivist post for a further year....
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Science Festival comes to Biggar
Wed 28 Jun 2017
An exciting new Science Festival is due to take place in Biggar over two days in September 2017, thanks to support from the Infinis Glenkerie Community Fund....
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Parish of Stow in Bloom
Tue 30 May 2017
Local residents and visitors to Stow will be met with a colourful floral display due to a recent award from the EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) Longpark Community Fund....
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New Education and Training Fund Launches
Fri 19 May 2017
The head-teacher and pupils at Dingwall Academy were on hand this week to hear from the owners of the Corriemoillie wind farm near Garve, about a new fund which will provide financial assistance to those looking to wishing to take up education, training or apprenticeship opportunities, with a particular focus on (but not limited to) the renewables and energy industry....
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