Kinglassie fund celebrates milestone and community connection
The Nadara Westfield Community Fund in Kinglassie has marked a £200,000 funding milestone with an award of £5,000 to support Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).
Funds will be used to help with the renovation of Mina Lodge, a local facility that offers support to children and families facing life-shortening conditions. Renovations will allow patients and families to continue to be accommodated at the facility on a temporary basis, while a larger, longer-term project to upgrade Rachel House in Kinross is completed. The award from the Westfield Kinglassie Fund will contribute directly to the redevelopment of the building, helping to prevent it from falling into decline and ensuring it remains a safe, caring environment for those who need it most.
The Fund has been administered by Foundation Scotland since 2014, and in that time it has supported a diverse range of local projects and community assets, from environmental improvements and recreational facilities to social and wellbeing projects, all with the shared goal that Kinglassie remains a vibrant, connected, and thriving community.
To ensure the Fund continues to keep its momentum, and to support the community in accessing funding, Foundation Scotland, in partnership with Fife Council and Kinglassie Community Council, hosted a Funding Fayre evening at Mitchell Hall on the 3rd March.
The evening provided a welcome opportunity for the local community to come together, discuss their project ideas directly with funders, and explore what support may be available to them. Fife Voluntary Action was also on hand throughout the evening to offer tailored governance support to both new and established community groups, helping to strengthen the organisational foundations that underpin community activity in Kinglassie.
Chris Miezitis, Glenrothes Area Community Team Development Manager at Fife Council said:
“The Funding Fayre at Mitchell Hall was a hugely encouraging evening. Seeing local groups and organisations come together with funders in such an open and supportive environment is exactly the kind of community connections we want to strengthen and encourage. We were pleased to support the event and ensure people had access to clear information about the support available locally. Events like this help build confidence, spark new ideas, and strengthen the relationships we’re developing with the local school, community groups and partners across the area.”
Grants of up to £4,000 are typically available from the Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Fund with higher awards considered in exceptional circumstances where projects can demonstrate significant community impact.
Read more about the Nadara Westfield Community Fund (Kinglassie)