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Green light for green transport
A timely grant from EDF Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund has released the brakes on an exciting new eBikes scheme in the Scottish Borders. By enabling local residents to try out electric bikes for several weeks at a time, Stow Community Trust hopes people will feel increasingly confident to swap the car for a bike for everyday journeys. A grant of £4,040 will help cover the costs of robust electric bikes, locks, lights and i...
First anniversary celebration for wind farm fund
People in the communities of Larbert, Stenhousemuir and Torwood are invited to come along and celebrate the first year of the Todhill (Larbert, Stenhousemuir and Torwood) Wind Farm Fund. This anniversary celebration will take place in the Dobbie Hall, Larbert at 7pm on Wednesday 22nd March 2017. The event will to showcase the awards made and highlight the opportunities the Fund will provide in the year ahead. Some of the succ...
Renewable energy powers sustainable communities
EDF Renewables is a joint venture between EDF Energy and EDF Energies Nouvelles. The company is one of the UK's leading renewable energy companies, focused on the development, construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind farms. EDF Renewables approached Foundation Scotland in 2010 for guidance and support with setting up, managing and distributing funds to benefit the local community surrounding their Longpa...
Bringing Equipower to central Scotland
Background Equi-Power Central Scotland RDA was established in 2015 and uses the power of relationships with horses to support the learning, health and wellbeing of children and adults with additional support needs (ASNs) across Central Scotland. They currently operate from a venue outside of Stirling and are open seven days a week. The group delivers regular horse-riding sessions, equestrian vaulting (gymnastics),...
Education and Training funds case study – Kyle Waddell
Foundation Scotland has been able to support the distribution of more than nine hundred of these grants, and earlier this year, the amount of Education and Training funds that we have distributed exceeded an impressive £1 million, since the first fund was established in 2015. These funds have been specifically set up to support individuals with costs that are a barrier to accessing college or university or to cover expenses fo...
Bursary boost – the story of Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund
Training and jobs are rarely far from the headlines. But many people worry that they don’t have enough money to pay for course fees, equipment, travel or childcare to take part in the training. Missing out on training opportunities can make it difficult to get a job, take up more skilled work and aspire to a more positive future. This can undermine people’s confidence and well-being. The Burnhead Moss Education & Tra...
BMET education & training bursaries changing more and more lives
Since launching in 2016, the BMET Fund has awarded 375 grants worth over £400,000 helping 242 individuals access training and education courses, achieve qualifications and move on into jobs, further training and enhanced career prospects. 2022 was BMET’s biggest year on record, increasing from 8 grant awards in 2016 to 50 in 2022; from £5,100 paid out in 2016 to £75,000 in 2022. In short, BMET is having a greater impact...
Lifesaving device installed in Avonbridge
A grant of £1,300 from the EDF Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Fund for Avonbridge & Standburn paid for purchase from St John's Ambulance, and installation by a local electrician. Through St John's Ambulance Scotland's Defibrillator Scheme, the Community Council was able to achieve a discounted price, with the reassurance that maintenance and training in its use would also be provided. With growing numbers of visit...
Under The Trees: Connecting Communities with Nature
Under The Trees has been bringing the benefits of outdoor learning to children, adults, families and communities across Central Scotland since 2011. They identify barriers preventing local communities from accessing the outdoors and create ways to overcome them so that they can enjoy, discover, and explore the natural world. The group specialises in providing activities that connect local communities with natural e...
Supporting Education
EDF Energy Renewables (EDF-ER) provides an annual sum of £26,000 to the EDF Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund. Now in its second year, the Fund is open for applications from local residents for support with education and training courses. The Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund was set up in 2016 by EDF-ER and Foundation Scotland to contribute to improving local people’s skills and prospects by providing...