Our Case Studies

In Cardenden, Fife, a simple addition to the school playground has delivered big results, helping pupils to learn, play and connect. Denend Primary School has created inclusive, flexible outdoor…

The Lilliesleaf Growing Group has transformed a once-unused agricultural field into a thriving community garden, promoting local food production, education and social connection.

Contin Community Trust received an award of £5,280 from the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund for an affordable housing feasibility study.

Nurture the Borders was established in 2015 by a group of local mothers who recognised the challenges many women and families face during the perinatal period.

In the last year, a record number of local residents have benefitted from the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Education and Training Fund.

R-Evolve, a Community Interest Company based in Peebles, received funding from the Langhope Rig Community Fund to deliver its "Live, Learn, Earn" project at Selkirk High School.

Three grants totalling just under £10,000 from the Blackridge Community Fund have helped establish a thriving programme of children’s music classes in Blackridge over the last five years.

Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund awarded £10,000 in funding to the Coldingham Gala Committee, who benefit the local area through their community events and festivals.

The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Sub Fund A) awarded £1,476 to help create sustainable self-employment and turn a biking dream into reality for a keen entrepeneur.

An outreach project in the Borders has been thriving thanks to funding to support rural communities.

Blackridge Community Council has been at the forefront of attempts to increase civic pride and attract and retain residents by beautifying the village.

Scatwell Community Association received an award of £1,550 from the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund to purchase indoor bowling equipment.