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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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Heritage site comes back to life in the Western Isles
Heritage site comes back to life in the Western Isles

Charity Funds

Heritage site comes back to life in the Western Isles

Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (UOG) received a grant from Crown Estate Scotland’s Community Capacity Fund to support a tourism regeneration project for the historic Butt of Lewis lighthouse complex.
Funding for local service improving mental health for young people
Funding for local service improving mental health for young people

Community Funds

Funding for local service improving mental health for young people

The Benhar Youth and Activities Club is a lifeline for children and young people, providing them with a safe and welcoming environment to learn, grow, and flourish.
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…