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Meet some of the communities whose stories show the difference that funding has made.
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A Class Act for the Gordon Schools, Huntly
In March 2025, the Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund awarded £2,600 to Traverse Theatre as part of its Class Act programme.
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A community celebration: The Kinglassie Old Folks Treat
The Kinglassie Old Folks Treat was established to address social isolation among the village's elderly population and maintain community connections.
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A connected community: digital literacy in early learning
The Glenkens and District Trust Fund supported the purchase of equipment to improve digital literacy and access in early learning.
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Active Dollar Muckhart: mapping a path to community wellbeing
Active Dollar Muckhart (ADM) is a Community Sports Hub operating under Dollar Community Development Trust and based in the East Hillfoots of the Ochils.
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A cultural celebration: Galloway SangStreams
The Glenkens and District Community Fund provided £8,176 in funding to support Cairn Chorus to create a community choir.
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A dual investment in community sustainability
Cockburnspath Bowling Club has received funding from the Co'path & Cove Community Fund fto address both immediate operational needs and long-term sustainability.
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Agricultural vehicle operation training and the role of local newsletters
Targeted local funding and accessible financial support is creating lasting positive change for young people in rural areas.
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All in good time: Historic Stow clock gets a facelift
Thanks to a grant of £10,000 from the EDF power solutions Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund, restoration work on St. Mary of Wedale Church in Stow was made possible.
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Argyll Community Shop – A hub of hope and support in Lochgilphead
The Community Shop received £20,000 in funding from the Nadara A’Chruach Wind Farm Fund to expand its premises and continue the positive impact it provides locally.
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A three-year journey with the Langhope Rig E&T Fund
The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education and Training Fund demonstrates the impact of responsive funding by addressing the different needs at different stages of education.
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Avonbridge Park: a five-year community success story
The transformation of Avonbridge Park over the past five years represents a remarkable example of community-led regeneration.
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Back to school in Marybank
Marybank Primary School Parent Council was awarded £6,100 to fund outdoor equipment for the nursery, and library resources for the school.
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