SSE – Clyde Borders Community Fund
Summary
Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd operate a 206-turbine wind farm in the Clyde Valley. The Clyde Borders Community Investment Fund has been established as a means of enabling a contribution to the communities located around the wind farm.
The fund supports the community council areas of Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir. The funding decisions are made by local advisory panel, made up of local residents and representatives from the community councils.
The Fund aims to promote community spirit and bring people together; enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; and foster vibrant sustainable communities. It seeks to do this by awarding grants that:
- foster social networks & activities that support older people
- assist young people to maximise their potential
- promote inter-generational relationships
- encourage healthy lifestyles and good mental health
- support the acquisition, development and use of new community assets, and maintain and enhance existing ones
- address the effects of rural isolation, improving access to services and improving transport
- support skills development and non-profit making initiatives that will nurture a thriving and diverse local economy
- protect the environment and advance the area’s heritage;
- strengthen the ability of local people and groups to continue to make a difference within their communities
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Geographical areas funded: Scottish Borders
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
The fund is open to applications from constituted not for profit groups (with governing documents) and legally constituted not for profit community organisations. If you are unsure of your group is eligibility, contact us for advice.
The project seeking funding must be for the benefit of the residents of Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir.
When to apply
Deadlines vary from year to year, but generally are quarterly in February, May, July and October. Upcoming deadlines are:
- 19 April 2024
- 12 July 2024
- 18 October 2024
Applications under £5,000 can be reviewed between the deadlines.
Next deadline: 19 Apr 2024
How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded from the website or requested from SSE.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Housing & shelter Advice & information Animal welfare Arts & culture Befriending & mentoring Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities Community safety Disaster & emergency services Education & training Employability services Environment General charitable activities Health care & wellbeing Health education & promotion Heritage & building preservation Mental health care Organisational development & capacity building Sport & physical activity Recreation & social activities Social care & welfare Energy
Beneficiaries funded: Local communities
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