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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...
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 some educ...
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...
Harthill, Eastfield, Greenrigg
The Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Harthill & Eastfield and Greenrigg community council areas.
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...
Community Benefit Funds step up to support CABs
Over recent months Foundation Scotland has been working with communities to ensure wind farm community benefit funding is reaching the most vulnerable during the cost-of-living crisis. Many community organisations providing vital support to those in need are experiencing the double whammy of keeping themselves afloat amidst rising costs while increasing the range and level of support they offer, to an increasing number ...
Putting SDG13 into practice
COP26 will be the largest summit that the UK has ever hosted. Taking place in Glasgow, the event will see 200 countries come together to outline global commitments on climate change. As we look towards this momentous occasion, take a look at how Foundation Scotland is putting climate action into practice. As Scotland’s community foundation, we recognise that climate change is here, and it is happening now. According to ...
Giving children's clothing a new lease of life with Berwickshire Swap
About the FundThe Greencoat UK Energy Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund opened in 2012 and 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 Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of the Drone Hill Wind Farm in East Berwickshire. About Berwickshire Swap Berwickshire Swap was ...