Our Case Studies

Knit Wits is a community knitting and craft club with around 50 members, based in Blackridge, West Lothian.

The Contin Community Fund continues to support a diverse range of projects and groups in the village and contributes to projects in neighbouring communities.

A grant of £18,980 from The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust supports young people to develop skills in hospitality.

Sanquhar Enterprise Company (SEC) was awarded £30,594 of funding from the Whiteside Hill Windfarm Community Fund to restore and repurpose neglected buildings in the community.

Barrhill Community Interest Company has supported Barrhill Development Trust’s renovation and reopening of The Crosswater.

Barhill Communtiy Fund has helped fund the annual fish restocking at Black Loch and Loch Nevan.

A grant of £1,656 from Nadara Westfield (Benarty) helped light the way for a thriving community green space,

Aligned with IVAR’s open and trusting principles, the Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund Panel handed decision-making directly to the community.

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation received funding from The Essentia Foundation to enhance football opportunities for young people and adults with additional support needs.

Friends of Seaview maintains the sensory therapeutic garden next to the Seaview Children’s Unit, a respite centre for children with additional complex needs and disabilities.

Newlife provides specialist equipment and support for disabled and terminally ill children and their families across the UK.

Foundation Scotland’s relationship with Irvine Community Sports Club dates back to 2017, with £155,000 of Social Investment support.