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Crossdykes Community Benefit Fund can support a wide range of charitable activities providing benefit to the five community council areas of Langholm Ewes & Westerkirk, Lockerbie and District, Middlebie & Waterbeck, Eskdalemuir, and North Milk. In particular, priority will be given to applications that align with the findings of the East Dumfriesshire Community Consultation (2020).

Funded activities must align with the charitable purposes laid down in Crossdykes Community Benefits Limited’s own Articles and Memorandum of Association. These purposes are focused principally on the fund area and include community development, rural regeneration, the prevention and/or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, health, arts, heritage, culture and science, public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, projects which improve the quality of life or wellbeing of residents, environmental projects, specifically those relating to climate change, the relief of those in need due to age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and animal welfare.

Applicants are normally expected to have secured at least 10% match funding from a range of funding methods and CCBL will only fund 90% of project costs in exceptional circumstances. For clarity, match funding may come from reserves or from other sources of funds.

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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

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Who can apply

Constituted groups delivering activities which benefit communities within the five community council areas (Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk, Lockerbie and District, Middlebie & Waterbeck, Eskdalemuir, and North Milk.), and which operate on a not for private profit basis.

When to apply

There are two rounds of grant-making per year planned, spring and autumn. Next deadline is 25 October 2024.

Next deadline: 25 Oct 2024

How to apply

Grant applications of below £25,000: You can apply via Foundation Scotland's website or via the Crossdykes Community Benefit Fund website.

Large grant applications of £25,000 or more: There is a two-stage application process for all grants of £25,000 and over, In the first instance, please submit a short enquiry form. The Board will review this and agree on whether to invite a complete grant application.

Applicants are strongly advised to contact Foundation Scotland before making an application so that they can provide assistance and guidance.

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Animal welfare Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Education and training Employability services Environment Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Respite and holidays Science and technology Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: General public Rural communities Local communities

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