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A local bus service in Perthshire which was cancelled after the transport operators retired, has been resurrected by a local community group thanks to funding from, among others, the Binn Wind…

£500,000 from Foundation Scotland has helped develop state of the art Broomhouse Hub, transforming the lives of hundreds living in South West Edinburgh.

In a bold move within their charitable endeavours, the Essentia Foundation has taken a significant stride by providing cost of living uplifts to the organisations that secured awards in the inaugural…

In May 2022, The Essentia Foundation embarked on an important pilot initiative that aimed to provide long term financial assistance to youth organisations across Scotland.

In August 2023, The Scottish Building Society launched a pioneering pilot initiative to provide crucial financial support to community organisations throughout Scotland.

Four projects in Aberdeenshire will receive a boost in funding thanks to the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund, established by wind farm owner Vattenfall and administered by Foundation Scotland…

The Essentia Foundation, in partnership with Foundation Scotland, is embarking on a journey across Scotland to examine the regional issues that young people are facing and how Essentia grants help…

A grant award from the Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot) has enabled the Community Council to improve two local landmarks and create a new seating area to allow residents and visitors to…

Clashindarroch Wind Farm’s community fund is celebrating after confirming that it has now provided more than a million pounds in support to local initiatives.

The Essentia Foundation is examining the regional issues that young people across Scotland are facing and the ways in which Essentia grants are tackling them.

The 2023 application deadline for the Greencoat (Carcant) Moorfoot Community Fund has been extended until Sunday 21st May.  

People in seven communities across Scotland are celebrating after they were awarded grants to support a wide range of social enterprises in their local areas.