Our Case Studies

This case study highlights how targeted local funding and accessible financial support can create lasting positive change for young people in rural areas.

Argyll Community Counselling Service has received funding to establish a community-wide mental health service across Mid-Argyll and Kintyre.

Bowhill Miners Boxing and Fitness Club has received funding to continue their significant contribution to youth services in Cardenden.

The Nadara Westfield Community Fund is an example of how decision-making panels are distributing community benefit funding in different ways.

Forman Memorial Hall is delivering a comprehensive restoration project demonstrating how adaptive grant-making can meet evolving community needs.

The Cockburnspath Parent Council has secured funding to broaden the experiences of local pupils through outdoor learning, cultural access and library spaces projects.

Edinburgh Science Foundation has benefitted from funding from two wind farm community benefit funds, through Foundation Scotland’s linked up approach to distribution.

Happy Swimmers delivers essential swimming lessons for children in rural coastal communities with funding from the Co’path and Cove Community Fund.

The Cambusbarron Community Events Group run a year-round events programme to strengthen social bonds and combat isolation Cambusbarron.

The RWE Lochelbank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund awarded the Glenfarg Freewheelers £2,599 to purchase a new gravel e-bike to add to their fleet available to the community.

The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland, started in 2021 by three veterans, works to address poverty and assist those in need in the Cowdenbeath area.

Biggar Rugby Football Club has supported the local children's play park expansion with funding from the Nadara Glenkerie Community Fund.