Local groups benefit from over £100,000 of awards
Mon 24 Sep 2018
Sixteen projects have shared a funding pot of £107,078 thanks to the Stroupster Community Fund....
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Caledonian Challenge Closes
Mon 24 Sep 2018
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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Clashindarroch Wind Farm Fund distributes over half a million pounds
Wed 22 Aug 2018
Since launching its first award in 2015 the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund established by wind farm owner Vattenfall, has distributed over £550,000 to 51 local groups in the communities of Huntly, Drumblade, Forgue, Largue, Cairnie, Glass, Gartly, Clatt, Kennethmont, Rhynie and the Cabrach....
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Business Mentoring Pilot Project applications now open
Tue 07 Aug 2018
The EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Education and Training Fun has set aside cash to help local businesses who want the support of a mentor.
Awards of up to £4,000 are available under this pilot scheme. This can cover the costs of a mentor’s time and expenses such as travel and accommodation....
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Wind farm fund now provides up to £10,000 for community projects
Mon 02 Jul 2018
Community groups and local charities can now apply for larger grants through Greencoat Drone Hill Community Fund. Applicants are able to request up to a maximum of £10,000 in funding towards their project....
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Rosehall Funding steps up to serve community
Mon 02 Jul 2018
Residents in the Rosehall area will be able to step safely up to their village hall thanks to an award from the latest round of the E.ON Rosehall Community Fund. The Rosehall Village Hall Committee has been awarded £7,011 to replace the stairs leading up to the hall. The work is part of a programme of improvements to this vital community facility. ...
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Free Meeting Space - Central Edinburgh
Fri 29 Jun 2018
Free meeting space on offer in Central Edinburgh...
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Healthy Food on the Menu
Mon 18 Jun 2018
Mid Argyll Youth Forum will be teaching local young people between the ages of 14-25 how to cook healthily on a budget thanks to a grant from the Ventient Energy A’Chruach Community Fund.
Over a 10 week period, young people will have the opportunity to learn about healthy eating and financial planning, whilst helping them build confidence....
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Gala Day Future is Bright!
Mon 11 Jun 2018
Douglas Gala Day Committee has secured funding for the next three years thanks to an award of over £10K from Ventient Energy’s Galawhistle Wind Farm Fund. The group is one of several local organisations benefitting from the latest round of awards from the Fund.
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Sitting Pretty at the Strathpeffer Highland Gathering
Fri 08 Jun 2018
People coming to the Strathpeffer Highland Gathering this summer will enjoy brand new seating, thanks to a grant from the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Strathpeffer Community Fund.
The Highland Gathering is an annual festival of Highland games taking place on the 11th August in the grounds of Castle Leod. Audiences will be treated to hammer throwing and tossing the caber, running, cycling, tug-o-war, Highland dancing and piping. ...
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