Search results for 'energy'
Community space support for Glencairn Memorial Institute
BackgroundThe Glencairn Memorial Institute (GMI) is a vital community space that serves as a Memorial Institute and hosts a variety of community groups and events. However, the ageing heating system had become outdated, and inefficient. As it was unable to adequately heat the building expensive electric panel heaters had to used. Repairs of regular breakdowns were time-consuming and costly.They approached Moniaive Initiative i...
Empowering Local Education through Community Education and Training Funds
The fund provided financial support over 2 annual £500 instalments - so, across two academic years. This is what is known as a multi-year award. In doing so, the fund has demonstrated a commitment to fostering educational advancement within the Kinglassie community.Morgan, the recipient of the award, is a dedicated third-year student from Kinglassie, Fife, who is one of only two residents from their secondary school year...
Auchrobert
The Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefitting those living in Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill and Boghead. The Fund is provided by Nadara, the owners of Auchrobert Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire.
Leitholm, Eccles & Birgham
Leitholm, Eccles & Birgham Community Benefit Fund supports community projects linked to the Local Place Plan of Leitholm, Eccles & Birgham Community Council and will benefit the local community of Leitholm, Eccles & Birgham.
Carrington Village Hall: a five-year journey from rescue to revival
At the time Foundation Scotland began administering the Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot) in 2019, Carrington Village Hall was facing serious challenges, and there was a significant risk that this important community asset would close without financial support. Over the following years, strategic funding from the fund, totalling just over £17,200, transformed the hall from a vulnerable facility on the br...
Mossmorran
The Mossmorran Windfarm Community Fund will support community projects that benefit residents living in the Hill of Beath, Cowdenbeath and Crossgates & Mossgreen Community Council areas.
Blackridge
The Blackridge Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Blackridge community council area.
Response to UK Government proposals for mandating community benefits
Many of the funds that Foundation Scotland administers are related to community benefits from low carbon technologies. Currently community benefits are a voluntary payment made by developers, working to good practice principlesEarlier this year the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ, UK govt) published a working paper on the introduction of legislation for Scotland, England and Wales that would mandate community...
New Community Funds supporting Keith and Strathisla communities
Keith and Strathisla communities have access to a new fund designed to support local projects and strengthen community connections. The funding is provided by Zenobē through its annual community benefit contribution from the Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Keith, Moray. It aims to enhance the quality of life for local residents, promote vibrant and sustainable communities, and encourage communities ...
Grant saves local renewable projects
Formed in 2009, Huntly & District Development Trust (HDDT) seeks to develop the community of Huntly and the surrounding district, by maintaining, improving and regenerating the physical, economic, social and cultural infrastructure of the area and supporting those who are disadvantaged. The area has a population of over 11,000 and is largely agricultural in nature, with Huntly being the main town. The work of the Tr...