Our Case Studies

The Sandra Spence Living Fund was set up in 2023 to honour the special and generous life of Sandra Spence, who passed away in December 2021.

An exemplary model of community-led infrastructure development, the Minto Woodlands project has successfully created 3 km of accessible trails within Scotland's largest council-planted woodland.

The 4th Fife Cardenden Scout Group has rebuilt their 50 year old hall after it was destroyed in a fire.

The transformation of Avonbridge Park over the past five years represents a remarkable example of community-led regeneration.

The Middle Balbeggie Fund's commitment to education has created transformational opportunities for learners across Thornton.

The Community Shop received £20,000 from the Nadara A’Chruach Fund to expand its premises, both as a shop and social hub.

Kraken Theatre Group is bringing Shakespeare to life in the heart of the Hillfoots communities.

The Splash Project received funding from the Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund to create and deliver empowering sessions for women in the local area.

This case study demonstrates how community benefit funding can go hand in hand with the IVAR principles of open and trusting grant-making practices.

Funding from the Nadara Westfield Cardenden Fund has helped Denend Primary School create inclusive, flexible outdoor learning spaces for local pupils.

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

Sistema Scotland has been supported by the Mary Janet King Fund since 2013, initially through small annual donations and then more recently, through annual project grants.