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Local Community Projects receive £52,000 funding boost from Glenkerie Fund
The Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. The fund began in 2014 and received annual contributions from Ventient Energy until a merger in 2024, after which annual donations have come from Nadara for distribution to these local communities. The Counter ...
Strengthening Communities Since 2011
The Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust was established in 2011 to promote the development and strengthen the communities of Ardgay & District and Creich Community Council areas. Its key purpose is to work with and support community groups to maximise the facilities and services they can provide for the community as well as seeking inward investment in the area providing economic opportunities. The Trust has been instrum...
Newly created Community Benefit Fund awards over £50,000 to local projects
The fund, which is administered by Foundation Scotland, will provide £100,000 each year to local community groups and activities, for the next decade. The fund is provided by Haventus, the owners of the Ardersier Energy Transition Facility (Ardersier Port). All funding decisions are agreed by a local panel, made up of community members whose local experience and familiarity with the places they live are vital to ensure t...
Eccles, Leitholm & Birgham celebrate first award from new community fund backed by Zenobē
The initiative will bring together volunteers from across the three villages to deliver vibrant floral displays for summer 2026, with funding covering flowers and compost.The Fund is made possible through an annual community benefit contribution from Zenobē, owners of the Eccles Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), currently under construction in the Scottish Borders. Zenobē launched the fund once on-site construction started...
Denny and District Community Fund Facilitates Local Community Action
This brand new post is the result of a joined-up approach kick-started by Foundation Scotland and the Denny and District Community Fund Panel with CVS Falkirk & District. The role has been made possible through community benefit funds from three local wind farms; from Nadara, which owns Earlsburn and Kingsburn Wind Farms and Netro Energy, which owns Falkirk Todhill Wind Farm.The Denny and District Community Fund Panel, mad...
Watten
The Watten Wind Farm Trust, formed in partnership between Watten Community Council and Foundation Scotland, has been set up to allow funds from different donors, pledged for the benefit of the Watten community, to be managed in an efficient and effective way.
Inch Cape Construction Fund
The Inch Cape Construction Fund supports community groups and charities tackling the effects of poverty and inequality or working to improve the local environment in Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton. The fund is provided by Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a joint venture between Red Rock Power and ESB Energy, which is developing the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.
Distributing Differently: Impact on Nadara Westfield communities
Foundation Scotland uses the phrase 'Distributing Differently' to describe how community benefit funding can be provided to groups in additional ways, beyond conventional grant-making. We support community Panels (made up of local residents) to think about the best ways of using community benefit funding (mainly from renewable energy projects like onshore wind farms) to have the biggest impact on community life. S...
Tannach
The Tannach and District Charitable Wind Farm Trust, formed in partnership between Tannach and District Community Council and Foundation Scotland, has been set up to allow funds from different companies or donors, pledged for the benefit of the Tannach and District community, to be managed in an efficient and effective way.
Halkirk District Benefit Fund
This fund provides community benefit to groups operating in the fund area.