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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![Moorfoot Micro-grants knits community together - or should that be crochet?](/sites/default/files/2023-08/flowers%20real%20and%20handmade.png)
Community Funds
Moorfoot Micro-grants knits community together - or should that be crochet?
Moorfoot Community Council's 'micro-grants' programme shows how small amounts of money can galvanise grassroots community activity which is so vital to community spirit.
![£20,770 helps tackle ‘holiday hunger’ in Eastern Berwickshire](/sites/default/files/2023-08/shutterstock_1307392855-fotor-2023082417131.png)
Community Funds
£20,770 helps tackle ‘holiday hunger’ in Eastern Berwickshire
Two grants totalling £20,770 have helped tackle ‘holiday hunger’ in Eastern Berwickshire over the last two years.
![Scotch Whisky Action Fund case studies](/sites/default/files/2023-08/SWAF-News-%26-Case-Study-1500x675_0.jpg)
Corporate Funds
Scotch Whisky Action Fund case studies
The purpose of the Scotch Whisky Action Fund is to invest in groups and organisations with innovative plans to reduce the impact of alcohol-related harm in Scotland's communities.
![Solway group skating to success](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Pages%20from%20Solway%20Sk8ing%20Club%20CR%20photos.pdf-fotor-20230810163512.png)
Community Funds
Solway group skating to success
Solway Sk8ing Club promotes the development of figure and synchronised ice skating in Dumfries & Galloway. They have three synchronised teams of young people of various ages - Solway Lightning,…
![Coalburn Men at Work](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-29T092103.373.png)
Community Funds
Coalburn Men at Work
A valuable resource is now available in the local Coalburn area as Coalburn Men's Shed opens.
![Street Connect](/sites/default/files/2023-06/windfarm%20web.png)
Community Funds
Street Connect
Funding for this project was provided by Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund, provided by Renantis, the owners of Auchrobert Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire.
![Heritage site comes back to life in the Western Isles](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-26T155915.476.png)
Charity Funds
Heritage site comes back to life in the Western Isles
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (UOG) received a grant from Crown Estate Scotland’s Community Capacity Fund to support a tourism regeneration project for the historic Butt of Lewis lighthouse complex.
![Funding for local service improving mental health for young people](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-21T123847.859.png)
Community Funds
Funding for local service improving mental health for young people
The Benhar Youth and Activities Club is a lifeline for children and young people, providing them with a safe and welcoming environment to learn, grow, and flourish.
![Co-housing comes to the Scottish Islands](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-16T140058.497.png)
Charity Funds
Co-housing comes to the Scottish Islands
Hope Cohousing CIC was awarded a grant of £49,898 by Crown Estate Scotland to go towards the development of a new cohousing initiative in the village.