The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
| Grant size: Various - see How to Apply below | No fixed amount |
| Area |
North Lanarkshire
West Lothian
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| Key dates | |
| Various: | Each community benefiting from the West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund distributes its share differently. |
About this fund
The West Benhar Community Benefit Fund provides an index linked fund of £150,000 per year for the communities of Greenrigg and Fauldhouse in West Lothian and Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts in North Lanarkshire.
Tailored arrangements are in place with lead organisations in Shotts, Fauldhouse and Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg to support the distribution of the Fund.
Purpose of this fund
The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is a devolved fund with each community managing its funding in line with community priorities and in response to community need.
Who can apply?
Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in each community within the area of benefit can apply to each of the local funds. Some of the funding for Shotts and Fauldhouse directly supports programmes of activity run by the local anchor organisations.
What can’t be funded?
Information on general exclusions is provided here.
How are decisions made?
Decisions are made by designated groups within each community. These include the Board of Getting Better Together, a community centred health initiative serving the Shotts community, the Board of the Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Development Trust, and the Board of the Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg Group. All three are established organisations serving their respective communities through planning, delivering and/or funding a diverse range of community-based activity and projects.
Frequently asked questions
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Why can’t I just apply to Foundation Scotland for a grant from the West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund?
The West Benhar Fund is a devolved fund. This means different arrangements are in place for the different communities that benefit from the fund because that was the preference of the community involved. If you are looking to run an activity or project benefitting the Harthill, Eastfield or Greenrigg community you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland because Foundation Scotland distributes the HEG Community Fund. However if the area of focus is Shotts or Fauldhouse you need to contact those organisations directly. Please see below for how to apply.
How to apply
For enquiries about the West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (HEG), follow this link
For enquiries about the West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Shotts), please contact Getting Better Together, using this link
For enquiries about the West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Fauldhouse & District) please contact the Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Development Trust by following this link
Contact information
Central Systems Support
Contact Foundation Scotland
Useful links
- The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) provides a range of useful resources for setting-up a voluntary organisation or running your organisation. It also helps organisations develop their digital potential.
- Additional information and resources about developing a Safeguarding policy include Foundation Scotland guidance, NSPCC's safeguarding checklist, OSCR's Safeguarding Guidance and SCVO's advice.
- Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire provides support and advice to community groups in North Lanarkshire.
- Voluntary Sector Gatway West Lothian provides support and advice to community groups in West Lothian