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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

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Annually awarded:

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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 SSE for advice.

The project seeking funding must be for the benefit of the residents of Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir.

When to apply

Currently closed. Deadlines vary from year to year, but generally are quarterly in February, May, July and October.

Applications under £5,000 can be reviewed between the deadlines.

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the website or requested from SSE.

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Animal welfare Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Disaster and emergency services Education and training Employability services Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Organisational development and capacity building Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare Energy

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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