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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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Scotland’s first Church and historic ruin brought back to life thanks to Drone Hill
Scotland’s first Church and historic ruin brought back to life thanks to Drone Hill

Community Funds

Scotland’s first Church and historic ruin brought back to life thanks to Drone Hill

11/06/24

In July 2022, Ayton Heritage was awarded £3,500 from the Greencoat Drone Hill Fund to support with the preservation and restoration of the St Dionysius Church ruin.
Giving children's clothing a new lease of life with Berwickshire Swap
Giving children's clothing a new lease of life with Berwickshire Swap

Community Funds

Giving children's clothing a new lease of life with Berwickshire Swap

11/06/24

Berwickshire Swap in Reston has been awarded £10,367, to support equipment and core running costs.
Bursary helps competitive student get on his bike
Bursary helps competitive student get on his bike

Community Funds

Bursary helps competitive student get on his bike

07/06/24

A student in the Borders has received funding from the Langhope Rig Education and Training Fund to support his dreams of competitive mountain biking.
Glenkerie Community Fund continues support for Biggar Youth Project
Glenkerie Community Fund continues support for Biggar Youth Project

Community Funds

Glenkerie Community Fund continues support for Biggar Youth Project

04/06/24

Biggar Youth Project (BYP) has received 5 grants totalling £24,995 from the Ventient Energy Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund over the past decade.
Selkirk student fulfilling Masters aspirations thanks to education bursary
Selkirk student fulfilling Masters aspirations thanks to education bursary

Community Funds

Selkirk student fulfilling Masters aspirations thanks to education bursary

04/06/24

The Langhope Rig Education and Training Fund has supported another local student to access educational opportunities.
Training Innovation in Ullapool
Training Innovation in Ullapool

Community Funds

Training Innovation in Ullapool

03/06/24

Ullapool Community Trust aims to address a staffing crisis in the local hospitality sector with support from The EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education and Training Fund.
Education and Training grant supports new local business
Education and Training grant supports new local business

Community Funds

Education and Training grant supports new local business

03/06/24

David was awarded a grant from the Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education and Training Fund to gain a qualification to help start a new Scottish Borders business.
Scottish student realises Cambridge dreams
Scottish student realises Cambridge dreams

Community Funds

Scottish student realises Cambridge dreams

03/06/24

In April 2023, Eden received notification that he had been accepted to study Engineering at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
Weighing in on a new community service
Weighing in on a new community service

Community Funds

Weighing in on a new community service

01/06/24

Strathpeffer Community Development Trust sets out to create a community enterprise funded by the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Strathpeffer).
Funding swings Kinglassie Primary School’s new playground into action
Funding swings Kinglassie Primary School’s new playground into action

Community Funds

Funding swings Kinglassie Primary School’s new playground into action

30/04/24

In June 2023, Kinglassie Parent Council was awarded just over £13,000 from Ventient Westfield (Kinglassie) Community Windfarm Fund, to contribute to installing new playground equipment.
The Larder - Serving Up Change
The Larder - Serving Up Change

Social investment

The Larder - Serving Up Change

16/04/24

The Larder is a social enterprise fighting poverty and hunger with dignity.
Local Cycle Zone progress in Contin and Strathpeffer
Local Cycle Zone progress in Contin and Strathpeffer

Community Funds

Local Cycle Zone progress in Contin and Strathpeffer

06/04/24

Highland Trail Riders was supported by the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund to create an exciting new Cycle Zone in the local area.