Our Case Studies

A vibrant community mural in Denny demonstrates how public art can boost morale and help create safer and more welcoming spaces.

Village Hall Harthill and District promotes community welfare and provides an accessible venue for residents of all ages.

Welcoming weekly café brings people together, providing a hub for local activities and connections.

Coalburn IOR Pipe Band, thought to be one of the oldest civilian pipe bands in the world, stays on a roll with support for new drums.

Support for ‘The Fountain’ community hub in Lesmahagow demonstrates the impact of investing in community-owned facilities on community life.

Funding from ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund helps children access outdoor learning.

The ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund awarded over £15,770 to support the delivery of the Coalburn Miners Welfare Gala Day, an 87-year-old community tradition.

Strategic funding from the Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot) helped save Carrington Village Hall from the brink of closure.

Funding of £6,646 has been awarded by the ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund towards ISKCONs 'Garden to Gourmet' project.

A playgroup in Stow shows how community benefit funding can support services that strengthen rural communities.

Funding from the Education and Training Fund helps to change career paths and positively impact the enviornment.

Cockburnspath Bowling Club has received funding to address immediate operational needs and long-term sustainability.