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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...
Glenkerie
Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living within 15km of the Glenkerie Wind Farm, including those in the Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir Community Council area and parts of Biggar, Symington, Stobo, Skirling, Roberton, Lamington and Wiston.
NnG (East Lammermuir) Community Fund
The Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Community Fund (East Lammermuir) will be proactively distributed by East Lammermuir Community Council on activities to achieve priorities laid out in the area's Local Place Plan (LPP) 2024-2034.
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:Applications from individuals. However, individuals may be able to apply for funding under any micro-grant scheme associated with a fund, or under some education and training fund...
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...
Funding a local community
We think of community funds as money that can be used to build on these opportunities and assets, supporting a range of local priorities. This place-based approach makes a lasting difference to local people’s lives.Every community is different. No matter where the money has come from, we work flexibly alongside communities to ensure funds meet locally determined priorities, determine the most effective ways to dist...
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 managed by Netro Energy, on behalf of Alpha Real Capital, the current owner of Middle Balbeggie Wind Limited which operates the wind farm.
New Development Officer will help transform local communities
Community Development Officers play a central role in improving the social, economic, and environmental well-being of a community, supporting local organisations to grow and thrive.Gail McAra took up the post in May and will work part time over at least 2 and half years to provide support for local groups, developing new and existing projects, and securing funding for community priorities. Strengthening Local Groups, Cha...