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Charitable funding saves historic dam in West Harris
Charitable funding saves historic dam in West Harris

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Charitable funding saves historic dam in West Harris

Fincastle Dam, which was on the brink of collapse a year ago, is now restored to its former glory thanks to support from The Wild Salmonid Support Fund.
The Essentia Foundation sets sail in Edinburgh
The Essentia Foundation sets sail in Edinburgh

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The Essentia Foundation sets sail in Edinburgh

The Essentia Foundation embark on its maiden voyage on People Know How’s All Aboard boat.
Armadale Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Armadale Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

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Armadale Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland, working on behalf of Brookfield Renewable UK Limited, is developing a community benefit fund strategy for the Armadale Wind Farm. 
Heriot Community Fund secures future of Heriot Country Kids
Heriot Community Fund secures future of Heriot Country Kids

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Heriot Community Fund secures future of Heriot Country Kids

A grant from the Greencoat Carcant Wind Farm (Heriot) Community Fund ensures vital after-school services continue.
Social investment for Grassmarket hub
Social investment for Grassmarket hub

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Social investment for Grassmarket hub

Grassmarket Community Project received £375,000 from Foundation Scotland to extend vital city-centre facilities.
More than just bursaries
More than just bursaries

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More than just bursaries

Now in its sixth year, read how the EDF Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education and Training Fund supports local businesses as well as individuals across Ross-shire.
Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm
Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

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Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland, working on behalf of Highland Wind Limited, carried out consultation on the development of a community benefit fund for the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm in 2022.
Offering a Scottish insight into place-based funding
Offering a Scottish insight into place-based funding

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Offering a Scottish insight into place-based funding

Foundation Scotland has contributed to an international report on place-based funding commissioned by London Funders. Read perspectives from the UK and beyond in this brand new report.
New role boosts community improvements in Limerigg & Slamannan
New role boosts community improvements in Limerigg & Slamannan

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New role boosts community improvements in Limerigg & Slamannan

A newly created Community Development Officer post is set to drive forward community projects in Limerigg & Slamannan, thanks to funding from the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community…
A foundation for efficiency
A foundation for efficiency

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A Foundation for efficiency

Foundation Scotland launches a new digital hub offering real-time access to funding information and impact.
Powering homes, empowering communities
Powering homes, empowering communities

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Powering homes, empowering communities

Rachel Searle, our Head of Communities & Impact, responds to the recent policy statement from the Scottish Government regarding a proposed increase in onshore wind capacity and the related…
Habitat restoration projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers
Habitat restoration projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers

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Habitat restoration projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers

Five major habitat restoration projects are being funded by Scotland’s salmon farmers