Our Case Studies

As the Glenkerie Windfarm Community Benefit Fund marked its tenth anniversary late in 2024, its impact on local village halls showed a clear commitment to rural community development.

The Kinglassie Old Folks Treat was established to address social isolation among the village's elderly population and maintain community connections.

The Heriot Primary School Community Garden Project showcases the value of the IVAR principles in community funding.

The Glenkens and District Community Fund provided £8,176 in funding to support Cairn Chorus to create a community choir.

Founded in October 2019 as a social swimming group, Coldingham Brave Bayers is a registered Community Interest Company serving the Berwickshire coastal region.

Under The Trees, a group connecting communities and nature, received £,5000 from the Todhill Wind Farm Community Fund (Larbert, Stenhousemuir and Torwood) to create workshops for all ages.

Carrick Rugby Football Club, based in the communities of Girvan and Maybole, is a community-driven club dedicated to promoting health, wellbeing, and social inclusion through rugby.

2022 saw the introduction of the Glenkens & District Education and Training Fund which aims to improve access to opportunity and to improve livelihoods.

Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team has been awarded funding to replace one of its ageing emergency response vehicles.

Dancers from the Romi Clarke Dance School got to represent Scotland with support from the Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden).

The Biggar and District Men's Shed (BDMS) has breathed new life into a disused primary school and for men in the community with funding from the Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund.

The Westfield Wind Farm Education and Training Fund in Kinglassie is supporting local resident Kenny to pursue his dream career.