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Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund
Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund supports community projects benefitting those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of: Petty and Ardersier, Cawdor and West Nairnshire, Croy and Culloden Moor and Nairn West and Suburban.
Transforming career paths and supporting change
Dan transitioned from the oil and gas industry in 2022 and, with help from the funding he received, is now an arborist and utilities tree surveyor based in Auchterless. The funding enabled Dan to complete three essential forestry courses, whilst gaining experience with SSE Energy Solutions, managing storm damage to woodland affecting the power network. He now works towards a more environmentally positive future in fo...
Growing climate action in Aberdeenshire
In its seventh year, the fund reached two major milestones: supporting more than 110 projects to date and surpassing £1 million in total funding awarded, with £1,030,257 distributed since 2019.With a specific focus on fund promotion in north-east Aberdeenshire in the past two years, it was particularly positive to see several new groups supported in this area, delivering practical projects of this kind – some modest and some v...
Stroupster Education & Training (Dunnet & Canisbay)
This fund provides bursaries to residents of the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area of Caithness to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy.
Local groups benefit from Carcant Moorfoot Wind Farm Community Fund
The Carcant Moorfoot Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has announced funding awards from the 2025 open grant making round, with two local groups sharing a total of £2,171 in support.Funding decisions are agreed by a local panel, made up of community members whose experience and familiarity with the places they live ensure the fund remains community-focused.The Panel, which meets once a year, awarded grants to the following two ...
River Avich Community Hydro Scheme
Nestled on the western shores of Loch Awe, Argyll, the village of Dalavich has a population of around 70. The nearest main town is Oban, some 30 miles away, and the village is connected thereby single track road to the villages of Taynuilt and Kilcrennan. Poor access to services and out-migration of young people are key challenges facing the community. In response, the Dalavich Improvement Group (DIG) was established in 2002....
Glenkerie Wind Farm supports local Community Hall regeneration
The three-year funding has come at a critical time. When the facility was threatened with closure, the Coulter Community Trust stepped in and secured a lease agreement with the intention to undertake a community asset transfer longer-term. The Trust identified necessary improvements to rejuvenate the hall and expand its services. The Glenkerie Fund awarded £30,000 to support core running costs over three years, ens...
Stroupster
This fund supports a wide range of charitable activity and development that principally benefit the residents of the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area in Caithness. Approximately 20% of the Fund is available for projects or services located outside that area, provided there is also clear and evidenced benefit to residents of Dunnet & Canisbay.
Climate Hubs Power Community Action Across Scotland
When it comes to tackling climate change, some of the most powerful action begins around kitchen tables, in community halls, at local playgrounds or in local parks and green spaces. It begins when local people and grassroots groups recognise a problem and then they come together with passion, dedication and the creativity needed to fix it themselves. Climate Action Hubs exist to harness this energy, supporting and equipping co...
Foundation Scotland marks £200 million distribution milestone
At Foundation Scotland, we work with funders, donors and philanthropists who want to support the building blocks of these communities. We help them to channel their giving in a way that is most meaningful to them, or to support communities that they have a particular connection with. We also work in partnership with donors, combining their resources with our own to pilot new ways of working. At the end of May, we marked ...