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Unlocking community climate action in the Northeast
From community cinemas, Men’s Sheds and rugby clubs to village halls and community parks, the fund has supported 86 community groups that deliver projects focussed on environmental sustainability, with more than £815,000 having been awarded to date.Continuing this support, the fund is once again open for applications, with a deadline of 12th May. Community groups can apply for up to £20,000 to support practical climate a...
Kinglassie talks
The fund opened in 2014 and has received over £148,000 in donations from the wind farm. The local Community Panel that works with Foundation Scotland wanted a fresh look at how funds can benefit the community and instigated the Community Chat event. Catherine Francis from Foundation Scotland gave participants an update on how the funds have been used by the community and information on how to apply. The meeting then spl...
Unlock Our Future Fund Evaluation: What it looked like
The Unlock our Future Fund (UOFF) delivered its fifth year of grant making in 2023, and this milestone was marked with an external evaluation and fund review to examine the impact of funding over that period, and make recommendations for the fund going forward. At the time, I had just taken on the task of managing the fund, and supported the fifth round of grant making over the summer of that year. Compared to the very lo...
Middle Balbeggie Education & Training
The Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund supports residents living in the Thornton Community Council area who wish to engage in study or training.
Foundation Scotland supports Corra's GIVE400.scot campaign
GIVE400.scot - “If you don’t need it, good deed it” A new Scottish campaign has launched to increase charitable giving this winter and help tackle fuel poverty and the cost of living crisis. Charities and respected research groups like the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are warning of potential destitution for many this winter, with families on low incomes already going cold or hungry this year. Joseph Rowntree Foundation...
Encouraging positive mental health at Denend Primary School
A grant of £1,000 has been awarded to Denend Primary Parent Council in the latest round of awards made by the Ventient Energy Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden). It will be used to purchase a license for the Treehouse online learning platform aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing amongst primary school children. The modules can be accessed from any device at sc...
Five years of grant-giving in Annandale & Nithsdale
The Annandale & Nithsdale Community Benefit Company (ANCBC) CARES Case Study tells the story of the setting up and operation of an innovative community company based in Dumfries & Galloway which is supported by donations from the owner and operator of the Harestanes Wind Farm, ScottishPower Renewables. Over its first five years, ANCBC has funded an average of 28 projects a year directly through open grants and many mo...
New tenants move in
Through consultation with the Closeburn community, NVLT identified several local housing challenges. In particular, a lack of affordable, family-sized, rental properties with secure tenancies; and also, a lack of energy-efficient housing, as many available rental properties are poorly maintained and/or built to outdated standards. NVLT has been working in partnership with several local stakeholders includ...
Glenkens & District Community Fund
The fund support projects located within or directly benefiting the following areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham, Crossmichael & District, Dalry, Dunscore, Glencairn, The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish and Parton.
River Avich Hydro Education & Training Fund
This fund provides bursaries for individuals living in Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich, or Kilmaha who are seeking to improve their employability prospects or develop a new career.