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Meet some of the communities whose stories show the difference that funding has made.
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The Time Out Art Class continues to flourish after two decades
The Time Out Art Class has been awarded just over £10,000 over three years, reflecting both its impact and ambition on the local community.
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Carrington Village Hall: a five-year journey from rescue to revival
Strategic funding from the Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot) helped save Carrington Village Hall from the brink of closure.
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Krishna Eco Farm's Garden to Gourmet Project
Support for the ‘Garden to Gourmet’ project demonstrates the value of community benefit funding in developing locally-driven initiatives adressing both food poverty and environmental considerations.
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Very inclusive support for newborns and their families
The Rooney Family Foundation awarded a grant of £3,000 to enable Very Inclusive Play to establish a new baby sensory group to support families with newborns.
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Funding supports SuperTroop volunteers
SuperTroop provides residential holidays for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs aged 8-19 years.
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Nurturing community connections through early years support
A volunteer-led playgroup in Stow has become an important part of community life, showing how modest community benefit funding can support essential services that strengthen rural communities.
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The Maxwell Centre: growing food, growing together
In Dundee’s Hilltown, an old church hall and disused builders yard have been transformed into something extraordinary: a thriving community garden where everyone — from toddlers to retirees — can dig in, learn, and connect.
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Transforming career paths and supporting change
In 2024, Dan received an award of £1,482 from the Nadara Gordonstown, Auchterless and Fisherford Education and Training Fund to pursue a dream career while making a positive impact on the environment.
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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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From corridors to conferences: Scotland’s youth step onto the global stage
United Nations House Scotland receives funding to enable the voices of Scottish youth to be heard from the community level to international diplomacy.
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Showcase the Street: innovation and technology for stroke rehabilitation
Our colleague Jo Finlay visited Showcase the Street in Dundee to see first-hand the innovative work it delivers in partnership with the Dundee Stroke and Exercise Club.
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Sowing seeds of connection in the Scottish Borders
Greener Peebles, a registered charity in the Scottish Borders, fosters community engagement through gardening, food growing, and outdoor activities.
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