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Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Community Fund
The Middle Balbeggie Windfarm Community Fund supports community projects and activities benefitting those living in the Thornton Community Council area. The fund began in 2017, and is provided by Netro Energy, the current owner of Middle Balbeggie Wind Limited which operates the wind farm.
Thinking Outside the Box for community health and well-being
The Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the areas covered by Reston & Auchencrow, Grantshouse, Coldingham, and Cockburnspath & Cove Community Councils. The fund is provided by Schroders Greencoat, the owners of the Drone Hill Wind Farm in East Berwickshire. The fund opened in 2012.Outside the Box’s vision is a society where communities are welcoming and inclu...
Rosehall
This fund supports a broad range of community activity and development of benefit to those living in the Community Council areas of Ardgay & District; Creich; and Lairg, within the County of Sutherland.
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...
Community activity is improving men's mental health
The Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in areas covered by the community councils of Kirkconnel and Kelloholm and the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and District. This fund is provided by Netro Energy, which manages the Whiteside Hill Wind Farm.The Sanquhar & District Men's Shed has been awarded £13,909 of funding, over 3 years, by the Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fun...
What we can’t fund
Although our funds are diverse, we do have some standard exclusions that apply to all. Please familiarise yourself with these guidelines in addition to any unique exclusions listed on individual fund pages. We cannot fund the following: Non constituted groups. Applications from individuals. However, individuals may be able to apply for funding under any micro-grant scheme associated with a fund, or under s...
The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit is providing assured income to the communities of Dalmellington, Patna and New Cumnock in East Ayrshire and Carsphairn in Dumfries & Galloway.
Bowhill Rovers mow path to success for club and community
They received funding from the Ventient Westfield Community Fund to maintain the pitches for use by the teams and the wider community.About the Fund Ventient Energy Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden) can support community projects benefiting residents of the Cardenden Community Council area. This charitable fund is provided by Westfield Wind Farm Limited (WWFL) the owner and operators of the Westfield wind far...
New audiences for Doric TV
During the 2020 lockdown, Jill began posting videos of her walks along the coast close to her home in Cruden Bay. These gained an international following and inspired Jill to start ‘Doric TV’, hosing videos about the people, history, language and culture of the North East. The NorthConnect Legacy Fund awarded £1,500 to Doric TV in 2020 to buy computer equipment to support the online channel. The Doric TV site has since g...
Gordon Rural Action: The Huntly Advice Hub
The Huntly Advice Hub building on Gordon Street, Huntly, is owned by GRA. It is home to free-of-charge, independent advice services offered by GRA; GRA’s charity shop ‘The Bargain Box’; a school uniform exchange; baby bank (providing baby equipment and essential supplies to families); the Bikery (providing low-cost preowned bikes and repairs/servicing); plus delivery partners including Barnardo’s and most recently Aberdeenshir...