Four projects receive funding from Co'path & Cove Community Fund

The latest funding round from the Co'path & Cove Community Fund supported two continuation projects, building on pilots previously backed by the Fund.

These include Cockburnspath Village Hall, which was awarded £10,990 to continue employing a part-time chef for the community café, enabling extended opening hours and a consistent, varied food offering that reduces social isolation.

Groundswell Community Project also received funding to continue its services over the next three years, with £22,000 awarded to run a seasonal programme combining surf therapy, nature-based wellbeing, and community environmental action.

Berwickshire Marine Reserve was awarded £17,500 to pilot a Coastal Beach School, developing curriculum-linked resources, training staff, delivering coastal activities, funding transport, and evaluating outcomes to foster environmental stewardship.

Finally, ParentSpace was awarded £1,950 to deliver a six-week parenting support course in Cockburnspath, together with twelve follow-up one-to-one online sessions, helping local parents build confidence, strengthen parenting relationships, and reduce isolation.

The announcement comes as the Co'path & Cove Community Fund also marks the successful conclusion of the pilot phase of its Education & Training Fund. Launched in March 2026, the pilot has awarded £20,700 to nine local residents. Grants have supported driving lessons to help residents access education and employment opportunities, course fees for professional qualifications, including a Certificate in Counselling Skills and a Pool Lifeguarding qualification, and accommodation, living, and travel costs for residents studying at university in subjects including Computer Arts, Law, and Diagnostic Radiography.

Suzie Fletcher, Chair of Cockburnspath & Cove Community Council said: "We're delighted to support such a varied range of projects in this funding round, from our community café to coastal education for primary pupils, mental wellbeing and family support – each one reflecting the priorities that matter most to people in Cockburnspath and Cove. It's also fantastic to see the Education & Training Fund pilot come to such a positive close, having already helped local residents build the skills and confidence they need to move into work or further training."

The Co’path & Cove Community Fund is a vehicle through which six different wind farm funds are routed, and is administer by Foundation Scotland. 

For more information, including application details, please visit the Fund Information Page.