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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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Lighting up the Blackford community
Lighting up the Blackford community

Community Funds

Lighting up the Blackford community

28/01/24

Blackford Festive Lights continues to receive funding from the Blackford Community Fund to bring festive cheer to their community each year.
Supporting local children experience the outdoors
Supporting local children experience the outdoors

Community Funds

Supporting local children experience the outdoors

07/01/24

Marybank Primary School Parent Council received funding in 2022 to fund nature and heritage-based outings and outdoor activities for local children to create social opportunities and promote well-…
Confidence through kindness and support
Confidence through kindness and support

Community Funds

Confidence through kindness and support

18/12/23

£5,000 has been awarded to Home-Start Clackmannanshire to provide support and confidence to local families, from the EDF Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm Community Fund.
The Blackford Community Fund
The Blackford Community Fund

Community Funds

The Blackford Community Fund

01/12/23

The Blackford Community Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Blackford Community Council area that are providing activities or services which: promote community spirit and…
Celebrating the beauty of nature and culture through drama
Celebrating the beauty of nature and culture through drama

Community Funds

Celebrating the beauty of nature and culture through drama

30/11/23

A beautiful space celebrating nature and culture has become part of a drama project thanks to an £800 grant from the EDF Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm Community Fund in Clackmannanshire.
Blackford Community vegetable garden continues to grow
Blackford Community vegetable garden continues to grow

Community Funds

Blackford Community vegetable garden continues to grow

18/07/23

Originally established in response to the Covid-19 lockdown, Blackford Community Vegetable Garden allows residents to learn gardening skills while volunteering to grow produce.
CLOCK Street Pastors making a difference
CLOCK Street Pastors making a difference

Community Funds

CLOCK Street Pastors making a difference

09/07/23

Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Kelty (CLOCK) Street Pastors are a local branch of the national Street Pastors network. They offer practical help, a listening ear and a friendly face.
Gala Day made festive by Crossgates Events Committee
Gala Day made festive by Crossgates Events Committee

Community Funds

Gala Day made festive by Crossgates Events Committee

08/05/23

Crossgates Events Committee (CEC), or as it is more commonly known ‘The Gala Day Committee’ was re-established in August 2011 as a result of a desire in the community to re-introduce a Children’s…
Befriending Caithness gets helping hand
Befriending Caithness gets helping hand

Community Funds

Befriending Caithness gets helping hand

28/03/23

The Befriending Caithness programme has been awarded a second multi-year award from the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
New Heritage Attraction for Brough Bay
New Heritage Attraction for Brough Bay

Community Funds

New Heritage Attraction for Brough Bay

28/01/23

In 2021 the Brough Bay Association was awarded £4,112 for the creation of a heritage exhibit which would include the restoration of a display boat; the ‘Seamew.
Empowering P7 Pupils Through Personal Development Activity Week
Empowering P7 Pupils Through Personal Development Activity Week

Community Funds

Empowering P7 Pupils Through Personal Development Activity Week

22/01/23

In October 2022, eight Primary 7 pupils from Keiss Primary School embarked on a transformative 5-day Personal Development Course at Fairburn Residential Outdoor Centre in Muir of Ord.
Blackford Highland Games twinning with Trebsen
Blackford Highland Games twinning with Trebsen

Community Funds

Blackford Highland Games twinning with Trebsen

17/01/23

Blackford Highland Games, founded in 1870, is one of the oldest Highland Games events in Scotland.