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    Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

    Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

    The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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    Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund

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    The Fund is provided by EDF Energy Renewables, the developer of the Longpark wind farm. It benefits the Community Council area of the Parish of Stow in the Scottish Borders. It provides grants to support charitable activities that:

    • Enhance quality of life for local residents
    • Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities
    • Promote community spirit and encourage community activity

    Grants may support a wide range of costs, for example the costs of equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities, and so on.

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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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    Who can apply

    Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the Parish of Stow area can apply. Applications from groups/organisations located out with the Fund area will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate clear benefit for residents within the Fund area.

    Your group does not need to be a registered charity to apply for a grant; however, it group should be a non-profit organisation with charitable aims and objectives.

    When to apply

    Apply at any time. Deadlines for 2025:

    • 23 June
    • 22 September

    Next deadline: 23 Jun 2025

    How to apply

    Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.

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    Exclusions

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    Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Disaster and emergency services Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Heritage and building preservation Recreation and social activities

    Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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