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Meet some of the communities whose stories show the difference that funding has made.
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Glenfarg's journey to sustainable community transport
The RWE Lochelbank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund awarded the Glenfarg Freewheelers £2,599 to purchase a new gravel e-bike to add to their fleet available to the community.
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Creating a holistic community space for those in need
The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland, started in 2021 by three veterans, works to address poverty and assist those in need in the Cowdenbeath area.
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Biggar Rugby Football Club: community engagement in grassroots development
Biggar RFC has supported the local children's play park expansion with funding from the Nadara Glenkerie Community Fund.
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Social Investment support reaches Inverness
New Start Highland has received a social investment award of £102,000 to contribute to a £500,000 project to build the country’s first ‘Training and Reuse Village'.
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Community Connections - the role of Village Halls.
Community benefit funding is keeping people connected through local village halls.
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Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust - supporting cancer patients in rural communities
The Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust (LCCT) is a charity that has been helping cancer patients since 1998.
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Building community connection through nature
With funding from both the Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund and the Scottish Building Society Foundation, Wee Wildings built a beach hut to provide better access to nature and the outdoors.
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Speyside Youth project secures ongoing support
Dufftown-based youth work charity Speyside Youth is an organisation that helps young people to meet each other, learn new skills and reach their full potential.
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Community development support in action
The Dorenell Wind Farm Fund has supported Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust to support the Glenlivet and Inveravon Community Development Officer post.
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Building community capacity in Glenrinnes
Glenrinnes Community Centre (GCC) is the key community hub which brings people together for a range of activities and has ambitious plans for future improvements.
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Transforming Nairn's Links: how strategic funding launched a community vision
Team Hamish received £5,000 from the Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund to help create a vibrant community hub.
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Innovative model improves STEM learning
Funding supported over 700 primary school pupils to develop critical thinking skills, scientific curiosity and confidence through interactive science workshops.
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