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Local community groups receive boost from funding awards
Three local community groups and organisations have received funding support in the Glenkerie Fund area, which includes both the Scottish Borders and South Lanarkshire Councils.
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Heriot Kids Club receives five-year grant to maintain rural childcare provision
Heriot Country Kids has been awarded funding to continue providing wraparound childcare services to families in the village of Heriot.
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£2 million funding from Essentia Foundation to support young people
Eight organisations across Scotland will each receive a £250,000 funding boost from the Essentia Foundation, in their largest grants programme to date.
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Local camera club captures community spirit through the lens of history
An ambitious photography project in Blackridge, West Lothian, has become a celebration of the area’s resilience, community connection and heritage.
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£69,000 funding boost for community projects in Dumfries and Galloway
Eight community organisations in Dumfries and Galloway have been awarded over £69,000 from the Glenkens & District Community Fund.
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Glenkerie Wind Farm Fund supports village store transformation
The Upper Tweed community has celebrated a major milestone with the official re-opening of the expanded and modernised Broughton Village Store.
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New Stow pump track officially opens
With support from the EDF Renewables Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund, Stow Community Trust has opened its new pump track, marking a significant moment for sport in the area.
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Changes in charity law and 'quiet' philanthropy
Scottish philanthropists may already be aware of the changes to Scottish charity law that come into effect later in the year.
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Supporting employment and skills in Scotland
The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust is committed to helping create brighter futures across Scotland by supporting charities that help people into employment.
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Scotland’s Community Foundation fast tracks funding to help most in need
Independent funder Foundation Scotland has announced a £12 million fast-tracked ‘Response Fund’ to support organisations which serve the hardest hit communities across the country.
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SWEF Fund: grants for young people running new businesses or start-ups
Foundation Scotland is working in partnership with SWEF to award grants of up to £2,000 for young people in Scotland who are launching a new business or running a new business that is within its first two years of trading.
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Consultation on community benefits from net zero energy developments
Foundation Scotland recently responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on updating the good practice principles for community benefits from renewable developments.
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