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The Tannach and District Charitable Wind Farm Trust manages funds from the Wathegar, Wathegar 2, and Bilbster Wind Farms. The Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Tannach and District area that provide activities or services which promote community spirit and bring people together, enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being and foster a vibrant, sustainable community.

The outcomes for the Tannach & District Wind Farm Charitable Trust Fund are as follows:

1. There are more and better opportunities to take part in sports and recreational pursuits
2. Access to and through settlements is safer
3. People of all ages enjoy more, better and varied activities and services
4. Community life is enhanced and maintained through a wide range of activities, events and improved amenity of settlements
5. Economic activity is encouraged within the Fund area
6. People have more vocational skills and experience
7. The natural and cultural heritage is more valued, experienced and understood by both visitors and residents
8. Energy use in homes and community buildings is more sustainable
9. Tourism opportunities are promoted and created in the Fund area

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Geographical areas funded: Highland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Average:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Groups and organisations working to benefit people in any of the four communities can apply. Your group/organisation must meet their standard eligibility criteria. You do not need to be a registered charity.

Applications from groups/ organisations located outwith the Tannach and District area will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate a clear benefit for residents within the area.

When to apply

Current available deadlines:

• 31 October 2026
• 28 February 2027

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2026

How to apply

Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Education and training Environment General charitable activities Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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