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Communities head for climate smart future
Now in its third year of grantmaking, the fund aims to support community projects across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are climate-smart, creative and provide a legacy for their local community. The Unlock Our Future Fund is provided by Vattenfall, the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre owner off the coast of Aberdeen. Vattenfall is investing up to £150,000 in community benefit funds every year until at l...
Celebrations in Aberdeenshire as Vattenfall funding is announced
The recipients of more than £124,000 funding have been announced this week, with a total of 12 community groups across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire celebrating successful applications to the Vattenfall Unlock Our Future Fund. Now in its second year of grant-making, the Fund aims to support community projects across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire which are innovative, environmentally sustainable and provide a legacy for their l...
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...
Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau outreach project
Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) was established in 1979 as a registered charity and company operating in Galashiels. As a member of Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), the CAB benefits from management and fundraising expertise, as well as additional support. The CAB offers free, impartial and confidential advice to citizens of the Scottish Borders on a range of subjects including benefits, consumer issues, immigration...
Education and training support exceeds £1 million
Growing numbers of Scottish communities are setting up dedicated Education and Training grants programmes across Scotland, thanks to community benefit funds provided by the renewable energy sector and onshore wind farms. Foundation Scotland has been able to support the distribution of more than 900 of these grants, worth over £1 million, since the first Education and Training fund was established in 2015. These funds have...
Cambusbarron
The Cambusbarron Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Cambusbarron Community Council area in Stirling local authority.
Local skate park comes to life thanks to Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund
The Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie) supports community projects benefitting those living in the Kinglassie Community Council area. The fund is provided by Westfield Wind Farm Limited (WWFL), which is a subsidiary of Ventient Energy and also provides community funds to the neighbouring communities of Benarty and Cardenden. The fund opened in 2014.Kinglassie Action Group (KAG) is committed to making ...
Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland consultation
The consultation was proposing several reforms to modernise the consenting process for electricity infrastructure in Scotland under the Electricity Act 1989. While we welcome the proposal to introduce a clear set of statutory requirements for applicants of electricity infrastructure projects to consult with communities at the pre-application stage, we stressed the importance of doing this thoughtfully and thoroughly.&nbs...
Parish of Stow in bloom
Local residents and visitors to Stow are met with a colourful new floral display due to a recent award from the EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) Longpark Community Fund. The Stow floral display project was started last year by the Community Council to brighten up the village. Initial feedback has been so positive that the Community Council agreed to expand the project. The recent award of £1,970, will enable the Parish of Stow C...
Building Capacity: Solving the Rural Housing Crisis in Tayvallich
BackgroundTayvallich Community Hall SCIO (TCH), a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, has evolved significantly since its formation as a fully constituted body in November 2020. Serving the community of Tayvallich and its vicinity, TCH is committed to sustainable development, community advancement, and providing facilities for recreational, heritage, and cultural activities to enhance community wellbeing. Taki...