Details

The Fund is provided by Barrhill Community Interest Company using funds from the Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company and ScottishPower Renewables Mark Hill wind farm. The fund will support positive change by investing in a wide range of inspirational, community-led activity that is strategic, positive and creative and helps create a legacy of lasting impact. The fund will do this by making grants to support the costs of relevant projects, services and facilities.

The Fund also makes bursaries to individuals for education and training.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: South Ayrshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

Premium information

Notes on award amounts:

Premium information

Who can apply

Groups and organisations working to benefit people in any of the three communities (Kilgallioch, Mark Hill, Barrhill) can apply. Applications from groups/organisations located outwith the fund area must demonstrate a clear benefit for residents within the fund area. You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your group/organisation must meet the Foundation Scotland standard eligibility criteria.

When to apply

This is a rolling programme and you can apply at any time. Please ensure you apply at least 4 weeks before the next Board meeting to be considered at that meeting: The Board currently meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month.

How to apply

Application and guidance on the Foundation Scotland website.

Smaller grants up to £500 are available under microgrant schemes operated by the Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Coordination Group. Applications are by a simple application form and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Please contact the Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Coordination group directly for further details

Contact information

Exclusions

Premium information

Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education and training General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

Report inaccuracy

Last reviewed 2 months ago