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Aberdeen offshore wind farm fund opens for applications
The fund is provided by Vattenfall, which have committed to investing over £150,000 each year to a community benefit scheme for the lifetime of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC). A local panel of community champions has been established to make decisions about the fund, with Foundation Scotland being appointed fund administrator. The Panel Chair, Dr Susan Osbeck, said: “The fund has continued to back some...
Increasing access to sport in Moffat
The Beechgrove Sports Partnership was set up in 2014 by members of the local bowling, football, and tennis clubs coming together to promote the playing of sport in Moffat, with a particular focus on encouraging more young people to engage with sports. To help achieve this aim, it was important to replace the derelict pavilion at Beechgrove Recreation Ground with a new community facility.Sports have been played at the Beechgrov...
Glenkerie Wind Farm Fund supports village store transformation
The transformation was supported by a £50,000 grant from the Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund, which was awarded back in March 2023. The grant proved instrumental in helping to secure the shop's future as a thriving community-owned enterprise, and it officially re-opened at the end of May.The project saw the village shop expand in size to 60 square metres of retail space, creating a brighter, more welcoming envi...
Cost of Living - a crisis or the new normal?
This work was carried out in response to the steep rise in the cost of living since late 2021, with the prices for many essential goods in the UK increasing faster than household incomes, resulting in a fall, in real terms, in incomes. This has had, and continues to have, major impacts on individuals, households, communities, businesses, the public sector, and the third sector throughout Scotland .The results of this study wer...
Plains Community Fund
The Plains Community Fund is funded through the Greengairs East wind farm in North Lanarkshire. The fund supports community projects that improve people’s quality of life in Plains.
Changes in Charity Law and 'quiet' philanthropy
One of those key changes is the new requirement for charity trustee names to be published by OSCR, a move that may challenge those who prefer to give quietly, without public recognition. For many, the motivation to give comes from a desire to make a difference. These individuals prefer their giving to remain private, guided by the knowledge that their support is helping communities thrive.At Foundation Scotland, we have l...
Camster
This fund supports charitable activities or services of benefit to those living in the following Community Council areas in Caithness: Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District. Constituted not-for-profit groups or organisations working to benefit people in these areas may apply.
Climate-smart funding in the north of Scotland
In September 2022, an event was held to celebrate the achievements of the Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund, which supports projects in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire contributing towards a climate-smart future. In 2022, 12 awards were made, totalling £140,375. This means in the first four years of the fund, a total of 52 awards have been made, with £482,972 in funding allocated to projects which are investing in community facilit...
The Essentia Foundation - A Journey to the East: Dundee City, Tayside, Fife
The East of ScotlandNestled along the country's eastern coast, the east of Scotland boasts stunning coastal vistas along the North Sea and picturesque landscapes that include rolling hills, fertile valleys, and charming fishing villages. The region encompasses several local authorities, and for the purpose of this report, we will be looking at Dundee City, Tayside and Fife. Dundee, the largest city, boasts a vibrant cultural s...
Community Transport on the Move
The EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund - Contin is a sub-fund of the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. The fund supports a diverse range of projects with local priorities for the fund, based on community consultation, including heritage, youth activities, play parks for younger kids, community gardens, social events, and activities for families and other residents.Contin ...