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Our commitment to climate change
Climate change affects us all. It’s not only an environmental issue; it’s an economic issue, an educational issue, an equality issue, a cultural issue and a scientific issue. We firmly believe it’s also a local community issue. It's within our communities that we'll all experience the impacts of climate change, and where we can all take action to address it. As Scotland’s community foundation, we are committed t...
The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund
The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund is provided by the Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Society for the benefit of the environment and people living in the local area.
Community Benefit Funds
Provided as a voluntary donation by the owner of the nearby renewables project (which may be a wind farm, a hydro or a battery storage project for example), the annual payments depend on the scale of the project but, in stark contrast to conventional funding, are provided for the operating lifetime of the renewables energy project.In this way the renewables sector has been quietly blazing a trail with community benefit funds -...
Old Luce
This charitable fund is provided by Barlockhart Moor Wind Energy Ltd; Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd; Glenchamber Wind Energy Ltd, SSE, 2020 Renewables, Greencoat and ScottishPower Renewables, owners of nearby wind farms, who channel their community benefit funds through this single fund.
Highland Heroes: Building Momentum for Climate Action in Scotland's North
Foundation Scotland has recognised this need through its Funder Commitment to Climate Change and has been keen to better understand the work of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.Through a series of informal exchanges between staff since late 2023, it has become clear that the two organisations are pulling in the same direction to ensure that residents across northern Scotland have access to the necessary resources, support...
ORIT Cumberhead
This Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Community Council areas of Coalburn & Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire.
Glenkerie Community Fund continues support for Biggar Youth Project
BYP is a SCIO which was established in 1996 in Biggar, South Lanarkshire and originally operated from the Old High School Building. BYP is a service that supports the mental health and well-being of the young people of Biggar and Clydesdale, through an updated approach to youth work provision. In 2002 BYP acquired the Old Auction Ring (cattle auction house) building, located in the Biggar conservation area. Since i...
Sailing into a Climate Smart Future
One of the priorities for the Trust is addressing its carbon emissions and achieving net-zero. The Trust has considered which areas of its operations have the most impact and has been tackling each of these in turn. In 2019, the Trust was awarded £15,000 from the Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund to purchase an electric van. This was needed to transport boats and equipment between the sites used by the Trust for sailing. ...
Braemar Guide Sheiling#2
The Braemar Sheiling was a wooden ex-army hut which for 62 years provided basic residential accommodation to Girlguides and youth groups in the Aberdeenshire village of Braemar. The property was demolished as it was no longer fit for purpose and Girlguiding Kincardine and Deeside embarked on plans to construct a new purpose-built facility. An initial design for the Sheiling#2 was developed. However, Girlguiding Kincardine and...
Over £197,000 in Wind Farm Funding Powers Argyll Communities
Both of these funds, provided by renewable energy companies and administered by Foundation Scotland, are empowering projects that enhance community life, improve well-being, and support sustainable development.The A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, which is provided by renewable energy firm Nadara, supports a wide range of inspirational, community-led activity in the Community Council areas of West Loch Fyne, Dunadd a...