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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.
Bringing the Citizens Advice Service to the Glenkens
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DGCAS) are delighted to have been awarded funding from the Blackcraig Wind Farm Community Fund administered by Foundation Scotland in partnership with Glenkens & District Trust. This award will enable them to provide a weekly outreach service on general welfare and debt advice in the Glenkens over the next two years. Fol...
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....
How funders can accelerate the journey to a wellbeing economy
In a recent meeting with people from across the third, public and private sectors, we enjoyed creating some headlines for 2040 that reflected Scotland's progress towards a wellbeing economy. It felt as if a repurposed economy, in service of people and planet, was within reach. The discussion hosted by the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) Scotland was a breath of fresh air. And although we know the third sector will do lots ...
Glenkerie Wind Farm supports local Community Hall regeneration in South Lanarkshire and the Borders
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...
Climate Funding Milestone Reflects Growing Environmental Action
This signals the convergence of more communities driving forward more projects in response to local climate and environmental challenges and more donors wanting to support their efforts. More broadly it demonstrates Foundation Scotland’s commitment to contribute to the charitable sector’s burgeoning efforts and investments aimed at tackling climate change through supporting community-led initiatives at different scales.From th...
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 ...
Bad a Cheo Education & Training
The purpose of the RWE Bad á Cheò Education & Training Fund is to improve opportunities and livelihoods of people living in the Halkirk District, Lybster, Latheron and Clyth and Watten Community Councils areas.
Harthill Education & Training
The Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Education & Training Fund benefits those living in Harthill and Eastfield in North Lanarkshire and Greenrigg in West Lothian.
Winter ready Rothienorman
Rothienorman Community Association (RCA) seeks to promote the well-being of residents of Rothienorman in Aberdeenshire, improve the amenity of the area and the surrounding area, and manage and maintain the community playing field, as well as paths and other green spaces within the community, including cutting grass and watering planters. They are an unincorporated voluntary association, with membership open to repres...