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Meet some of the communities whose stories show the difference that funding has made.
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Nurture the Borders: Mental Health Project for new parents
Nurture the Borders (NTB) was established by a group of local mothers who recognised the challenges many women and families face during the perinatal period.
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Education and training fund benefits a record number of individuals
In the last year, a record number of local residents have benefitted from the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Education and Training Fund.
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Live, Learn, Earn: Developing skills and building connections
R-Evolve, in the Scottish Borders, received funding from the Langhope Rig Community Fund to deliver its "Live, Learn, Earn" project at Selkirk High School.
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Tutti music – community-based kids classes drum up excitement in Blackridge
Three grants totalling just under £10,000 from the Blackridge Community Fund have helped establish a thriving programme of children’s music classes in Blackridge.
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From empty space to adventure place
In 2024, the Gordon Primary School Parent Teacher Association was awarded £13,624.69 from the Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund.
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Coldingham Gala: building community through music and events
Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund awarded £10,000 in funding to the Coldingham Gala Committee, who benefit the local area through their community events and festivals.
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Education and training fund supports mountain biking entrepreneur
The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education & Training Fund awarded £1,476 to help create sustainable self-employment and turn a biking dream into reality for a keen entrepeneur.
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Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau outreach project
An outreach project in the Borders has been thriving thanks to funding to support rural communities.
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Beautifying Blackridge - celebrating the work of the Community Council
Blackridge Community Council has been at the forefront of increasing civic pride and attract and retain residents by beautifying the village.
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Transforming a fisherman’s shelter into a low carbon hub
The Boddam Hub was awarded £9,460 from the Unlock Our Future Fund to insulate the building and install solar panels with a storage battery and an electric heater.
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Scatwell Community Association bowled over by funding support
Scatwell Community Association received an award of £1,550 to purchase indoor bowling equipment.
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Growing Together: building skills and a low carbon community
Beannachar Camphill Community was awarded £14,709 from the Unlock Our Future Fund to repair and refurbish greenhouse and polytunnel space.
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