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![Powering homes, empowering communities](/sites/default/files/2022-05/RS-Blog-News-%26-Case-Study-1500x675.png)
Blog
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](/sites/default/files/2022-06/Salmon%20Scotland%20%281500%20%C3%97%20675px%29.png)
Fund News
Habitat restoration projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers
Five major habitat restoration projects are being funded by Scotland’s salmon farmers
![Community spirit for Colmonell residents](/sites/default/files/2022-06/Xmas%20lights%20%281500%20%C3%97%20675px%29.png)
Fund News
Community spirit for Colmonell residents
Funding from Carrick Futures to organise community events throughout the year.
![Why do running costs matter?](/sites/default/files/2022-06/calculator%20155%20x%20675.png)
Events News
Event: Why do running costs matter?
In the second of our Hot Topics for Decision Makers series, we turn to the sometimes thorny issue of running costs.
![A new mantra for strategic intervention](/sites/default/files/2022-06/Countryside%20155%20x%20675.png)
Blog
A new mantra for strategic intervention
Chris Lee, one of our Community Fund Advisers in the north of Scotland, addresses the issue of underspending.
![In search of the lost trusts](/sites/default/files/2022-05/lost-trusts-News-%26-Case-Study-1500x675.jpg)
General News
In search of the lost trusts...
One year on from the launch of the Revitalising Trusts Project in partnership with OSCR and we've identified more than 200 charitable trusts across Scotland that need support with their giving.
![More opportunities for social investment](/sites/default/files/2022-05/IIE-Stirling-News-%26-Case-Study-1500x675.png)
Fund News
Five new regions eligible for social investment
One year on from the launch of our Investing in Enterprise Fund, we're delighted to announce an extension to eligible regions across Scotland.
![Lochelbank Covid Recovery Fund](/sites/default/files/2022-08/recovery%20web.png)
Fund News
Lochelbank Covid Recovery Fund enables local groups to return to pre-pandemic activities
Sixteen local groups receive lifeline funding to support post-Covid recovery in Earn and Glenfarg communities
![How funders can accelerate the journey to a wellbeing economy](/sites/default/files/2022-05/Giles-1-News-%26-Case-Study-1500x675.png)
Blog
How funders can accelerate the journey to a wellbeing economy
Our Chief Executive Giles Ruck explores how funders and third sector organisations can better support a Wellbeing Economy.
![Contribute to creating open and honest funding](/sites/default/files/2022-05/IVAR-news-1500x675.jpg)
General News
Contribute to creating open and honest funding
IVAR would like your views on how they can improve your funding experience.
![Funding the Future Webinar](/sites/default/files/2022-05/Essentia%20Logo%201500%20x%20675.png)
Fund News
Funding the Future Webinar
A new multi-year fund is becoming available thanks to The Essentia Foundation