This is a charitable fund provided by SSE, the owner of the Clyde Wind Farm to benefit local communities. The Fund will benefit the 12 Community Council areas of Carronbridge, Durisdeer Johnstone, Kirkconnel and Kelloholm, Kirkmichael, Kirkpatrick Juxta, Moffat and District, Closeburn, Royal Burgh of Sanquhar & District, Thornhill, Wamphray and Wanlockhead. It will be in place for the operating life of the wind farm which is expected to be 25 years.
The Fund is managed by Foundation Scotland. Decisions on awards will be made by a local Community Panel made up of representatives from each of the 12 communities.
The fund is approximately £170,000 annually; with each community allocated a 1/12th share. However the amounts available for distribution vary, depending on each area's previous funding commitments. Some areas have already allocated their funds and therefore no longer have funds available for grant-making.
For the current round the 12 communities have the following available.
| Area |
Amount |
Area |
Amount |
| Carronbridge |
£56,069 |
Kirkpartick Juxta (Beattock) |
£32,068 |
| Closeburn |
£8,864 |
Moffat |
£11,321 |
| Durisdeer |
£38,745 |
Royal Burgh of Sanquhar |
£18,472 |
| Johnstone |
£19,314 |
Thornhill |
£27,552 |
| Kirkconnel & Kelloholm |
£15,505 |
Wamphray |
£50,258 |
| Kirkmichael |
£76,530 |
Wanlockhead |
£24,937 |
Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the 12 communities can apply to the Fund. Your group must have a constitution (a governing document or set of rules) and be set up on a not-for-profit basis. It does not need a registered charity to apply.
For more information read the fund factsheet
Read the Fund Case Study
The fund will provide grants to support the costs of relevant projects, services and facilities that meet the following criteria. This can include running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations and feasibility studies, events and festivals, the cost of purchasing equipment, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities etc.
The purpose of the fund is to support activities that will:
• enhance quality of life and promote people's well-being.
• promote community spirit and bring people together.
• foster vibrant, sustainable communities.