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A CASE FOR SUPPORT

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Our Case Studies

Read about some of the wonderful projects our generous donors have funded, and stories about the difference their funding has made.

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Co-housing comes to the Scottish Islands
Co-housing comes to the Scottish Islands

Charity Funds

Co-housing comes to the Scottish Islands

Hope Cohousing CIC was awarded a grant of £49,898 by Crown Estate Scotland to go towards the development of a new cohousing initiative in the village.
Coal-Play
Coal-Play

Community Funds

Coal-Play

Coal-Play is a project that benefits all in the community of Coalburn, South Lanarkshire. Their aim is to provide outdoor, sport and recreational activities for children and young people in Coalburn…
Quiet Waters
Quiet Waters

Community Funds

Quiet Waters

Quiet Waters provides counselling and support for people in Central Scotland.
Mull Native Woodlands Group
Mull Native Woodlands Group

Corporate Funds

Mull Native Woodlands Group

The CalMac Community Fund was established to make a difference to the communities in which CalMac operates, by supporting local groups to tackle local needs. The Fund aims to help people connect with…
Harris Voluntary Service
Harris Voluntary Service

Corporate Funds

Harris Voluntary Service

The CalMac Community Fund was established to make a difference to the communities in which CalMac operates, by supporting local groups to tackle local needs. The Fund aims to help people connect with…
Minds Matter Club supporting mental health
Minds Matter Club supporting mental health

Corporate Funds

Minds Matter Club supporting mental health

The CalMac Community Fund was established to make a difference to the communities in which CalMac operates, by supporting local groups to tackle local needs. The Fund aims to help people connect with…
Education and Training funds case study – Kyle Waddell
Education and Training funds case study – Kyle Waddell

Community Funds

Education and Training funds case study – Kyle Waddell

Growing numbers of Scottish communities are setting up dedicated Education and Training grants programmes across Scotland, thanks to community benefit funds provided by the renewable energy sector…
Small grants can make a big difference
Small grants can make a big difference

Community Funds

Small grants can make a big difference

From cookery classes to necessary items, Home-Start Cowdenbeath continues to show small grants can make a big difference.
Carrick Futures Fund - Girvan Wheelers
Carrick Futures Fund - Girvan Wheelers

Community Funds

Carrick Futures Fund - Girvan Wheelers

Girvan Wheelers was started in 2017, with the help of Cycling UK, to organise cycle rides, tours, events and training in Girvan and South Carrick. It aims to increase the health and wellbeing of the…
Positive early steps for young children and families
Positive early steps for young children and families

Charity Funds

Positive early steps for young children and families

During the pandemic, a grant of £10,000 helped Home-start Falkirk respond to increased demand for its support as the pandemic situation placed additional strains on many families with young children…
Meet Mhairi Tordoff and the 2050 Climate Group
Meet Mhairi Tordoff and the 2050 Climate Group

Corporate Funds

Meet Mhairi Tordoff and the 2050 Climate Group

Background 2050 Climate Group is a Scottish youth charity. They believe today’s young people are crucial to building a fairer, more sustainable future.
Cairndow Community Childcare – sustaining a working population
Cairndow Community Childcare – sustaining a working population

Community Funds

Cairndow Community Childcare – sustaining a working population

An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund has supported improvements to a community-owned childcare facility with grants totalling over £16,000 between 2019 and 2022.