Foundation Scotland - Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Details
This charitable fund is provided by Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of Langhope Rig Wind Farm located near Hawick in the Scottish Borders. The Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of: Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk & Midlem and Upper Teviotdale & Borthwick Water.
It provides grants to:
- Encourage community activity and promote community spirit
- Ensure adequate access to services for all community members
- Improve local transport infrastructure
- Build the local economy
- Build community capacity and cohesion between groups
- Develop or maintain community assets
It can cover equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities etc.
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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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Who can apply
Applicants have a constitution and are set up on a not-for-private profit basis. Applicants do not need to be registered charities to apply. It covers the community council areas of Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk & Midlem, Upper Teviotdale, Borthwick Water, Hawick & District and Denholm & District.
When to apply
The panel meets twice each year, in March and August. The next meeting will be in March 2025.
How to apply
Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport General charitable activities Organisational development & capacity building Sport & physical activity Recreation & social activities
Beneficiaries funded: Local communities
Last reviewed about 2 months ago
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Charity registered in Scotland SC022910
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