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Wind farm funding powering local communities in Aberdeenshire
The Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has awarded a total of £89,204 to support community projects across two distinct areas in Aberdeenshire.The Fund, which is provided by renewable energy firm Nadara and administered by Foundation Scotland, has provided significant investment in local facilities, education, and community initiatives.In the Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford area, £71,760 was awarded to suppo...
Scotland’s first Church and historic ruin brought back to life thanks to Drone Hill
About the FundThe Greencoat UK Energy Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund opened in 2012 and supports community projects benefiting those living in the areas covered by Reston & Auchencrow, Grantshouse, Coldingham, and Cockburnspath & Cove Community Councils. The fund is provided by Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of the Drone Hill Wind Farm in East Berwickshire. The Church Ruin On the outskirts of the village...
Benarty wind farm fund marks ten years supporting grass roots projects
Since the Fund opened a decade ago, it has awarded 77 grants to 31 groups and organisations, totalling a whopping £126,101. The Benarty fund is owned by Nadara energy and is administered by Foundation Scotland. It supports community projects benefitting those living in the Benarty Community Council area and has been instrumental in providing opportunities for communities to thrive by supporting local individuals, g...
£18,000 funding award supports vital Glenkens community projects
The Glenkens & District Trust, working in partnership with Foundation Scotland, has announced an £18,000 award to Glenkens Community Arts Trust to continue supporting the Glenkens Community Spaces Network and The Glenkens Hub throughout 2026. This significant investment is made possible through an agreement between Glenkens & District Trust (GDT) and Carsphairn Renewable Energy Fund Limited (CREFL). Since 2023, C...
Capital Coffee: A Life-Changing School Project
It was developed through a co-production approach, with the Todhill Wind Farm Community Fund (Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood) decision making Panel spearheading a proactive use of community benefit funding, working alongside the High School and local third sector groups.The project established a fully functioning social enterprise coffee shop within the school—a dynamic in-school training hub that provided hands-on baris...
Bus service connecting Barr and Girvan thrives with community support
After years of having no bus service at all, the return of the CB8 route in 2018 brought renewed energy and connection to the area, making it easier for people to access essential services, leisure activities, and family visits and is a great example of a community-led transport solution.The service, operated by South Ayrshire Community Transport (SACT), has seen significant growth in recent years. It runs four times a week.In...
Previously funded projects by EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Contin)
Education and training funds have been specifically set up to support individuals of all ages to access college, university or training programmes of all kinds. This funding helps individuals enhance their employment opportunities and there is an ever increasing body of evidence about the difference this funding can make. Below are some recent examples of the courses and qualifications previously supported by this fund. ...
Todhill (Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood - LST)
Todhill Wind Farm Community Fund (Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood) benefits those living in the community council area of Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood within Falkirk local authority.
Skirling Community Council
A group of residents had expressed interest in the community council about making the village a bee-friendly village. The local newsletter sought people’s views and identified that the majority of people were interested in making the village bee-friendly. People also expressed an interest in helping with practical improvements, and some who were keen to help manage and support a community beehive which one resident was willing...
New Education and Training Fund for Denny and District
“When you invest in learning, you don’t just change an individual pathway – you widen what feels possible for an entire community.” The Denny and District Education and Training fund is following in the footsteps of 27 other Education and Training Funds across Scotland. These funds are supported through community benefit arrangements linked to renewable energy projects. Since 2016, over £2.3 million has been awarded acros...