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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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Social Investment supporting sports clubs as community hubs
Social Investment supporting sports clubs as community hubs

Social investment

Social Investment supporting sports clubs as community hubs

12/03/26

Dundee East Community Sports Club’s community-driven initiatives have made a significant impact on local sports development and engagement.
Glenkens Education and Training Fund: beyond courses and qualifications
Glenkens Education and Training Fund: beyond courses and qualifications

Community Funds

Glenkens Education and Training Fund: beyond courses and qualifications

12/03/26

The Glenkens and District Education and Training Fund shows what becomes possible when funding is designed around local realities.
Growing climate action in Aberdeenshire
Growing climate action in Aberdeenshire

Community Funds

Growing climate action in Aberdeenshire

06/03/26

Community gardens and food growing projects are supported by the Vattenfall Unlock Our Future Fund.
Making a difference with remarkable retrofits
Making a difference with remarkable retrofits

Community Funds

Making a difference with remarkable retrofits

06/03/26

The Unlock Our Future Fund supported retrofit projects to improve the energy efficiency and lower heat demand in a wide range of community facilities.
Ongoing support helps Thornton ‘Party in the Park’ grow and develop
Ongoing support helps Thornton ‘Party in the Park’ grow and develop

Community Funds

Ongoing support helps Thornton ‘Party in the Park’ grow and develop

05/03/26

Thornton Community Council awarded 3-year grant to keep the party going
World Book Day – and all year round...
World Book Day – and all year round...

Charity Funds

World Book Day – and all year round...

05/03/26

Craigmillar Literacy Trust was established in 1998 to provide literacy support to babies, children, young people, parents, carers, and other adults.
Grassmarket Community Project supports young people to flourish
Grassmarket Community Project supports young people to flourish

Charity Funds

Grassmarket Community Project supports young people to flourish

20/02/26

The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust has supported the Grassmarket Community Project to deliver its Young Members and Employability Programme.
Restoring Local Pride: Denny's Community Mural
Restoring Local Pride: Denny's Community Mural

Community Funds

Restoring Local Pride: Denny's Community Mural

18/02/26

A vibrant community mural in Denny demonstrates how public art can boost morale and help create safer and more welcoming spaces.
Climate Hubs Power Community Action Across Scotland
Climate Hubs Power Community Action Across Scotland

Charity Funds

Climate Hubs Power Community Action Across Scotland

17/02/26

Last year, Foundation Scotland awarded a total of £500,000 to five Community Climate Action Hubs in Scotland’s central belt.
Harthill Village Hall fit for purpose
Harthill Village Hall fit for purpose

Community Funds

Harthill Village Hall fit for purpose

10/02/26

Village Hall Harthill and District promotes community welfare and provides an accessible venue for residents of all ages.
Better Connected Community Café - more than just food
Better Connected Community Café - more than just food

Community Funds

Better Connected Community Café - more than just food

10/02/26

Welcoming weekly café brings people together, providing a hub for local activities and connections.
Coalburn IOR Pipe Band: securing the future through new drums
Coalburn IOR Pipe Band: securing the future through new drums

Community Funds

Coalburn IOR Pipe Band: securing the future through new drums

02/02/26

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.