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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...
Powering homes, empowering communities
In response to the Scottish Government’s draft Onshore Wind Policy Statement, Foundation Scotland set out how these ambitions can be maximised for communities. We made four key points: Communities need to have a real stake in commercial renewables projects. It’s critical to make it easier for communities to have a real stake in commercial renewables projects. There is a reason that shared ownership levels remain relativel...
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.
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...
Middle Balbeggie Education & Training Fund celebrates most successful year yet
The MBET fund supports residents living in the Thornton Community Council area in Fife who wish to engage in study or training. Thirty individuals have already benefitted from funding this yearThe fund began in 2017, and is provided by Netro Energy, the current owner of Middle Balbeggie Wind Limited which operates the wind farm. The funds are administered by Foundation Scotland.The MBET fund provides grants to help local peopl...
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.
Dorenell Funds Blazing a Trail
A number of practical projects were supported, with key local groups such as Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown in Bloom and Glenrinnes Community Centre all receiving funds for vital equipment – from fencing to planters, curtains, tables and chairs. Glenrinnes Community Centre is also receiving help with core running costs while it is working to improve energy efficiency and deliver more local events and activities. Staff post...