The Blackridge Community Fund is a charitable fund to benefit those living in the Blackridge community council area.The fund is supported by annual payments from three different wind farms - the Torrance Wind Farm, owned by FS Wind Ltd, Torrance Extension Wind Farm, owned by Harthill Wind Ltd and Burnhead Moss Wind Farm that is owned by EDF Renewables
Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area can apply to the Foundation for grants from the Fund. Foundation Scotland receives and processes grant applications but recommendations are made by a Community Panel made up of local residents from Blackridge.
The Fund will also will support local people with vocational education and training opportunities using local training facilities and contribute to creating job opportunities in the local area.
As is consistent across all our work on community benefit funds, Foundation Scotland had no role in the planning and building of any wind farms and nor does Foundation Scotland have any responsilbity in its day to day operations.
The Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Blackridge area that provide activities or services which promote community spirit and bring people together, enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being and foster a vibrant, sustainable community.
It will also support local people with vocational education and training opportunities using local training facilities and contribute to creating job opportunities in the local area.
Grants to groups are usually between £500 - £4,000. If your project is less than £500 you could apply for a Micro Grant (See below).
The fund will also consider projects for more than £4,000 but please contact Foundation Scotland for a discussion first before applying.
Micro Grants
Constituted groups including the Community Council can apply at any time to Foundation Scotland for a grant of up to £500.
The Fund also recognises that some community activity is organised by groups that are more informal without formal governance arrangements in place therefore non-Constituted groups and individuals can also apply for a Micro grant. You must however discuss your project idea with the Community Council who will apply to the Blackridge Community Fund on your behalf. Alternatively, they may direct you to a more suitable local organisation who could apply for the micro grant on your behalf.
Foundation Scotland will endeavour to consider applications and provide a decision on Micro Grant applications within 21 days. Payment timescales will be dependent on return of the Grant Acceptance form, from the nominated Constituted group.
You can apply for a Micro Grant here.
The next deadline for the Blackridge Community Fund 2020:
Thursday 10th September, Decisions Late November
Thursday 10th December, Decisions Late February