RWE Caithness Futures
Caithness Futures Fund
Caithness Futures will launch in 2026 with its first annual donation from RWE’s Camster II Wind Farm of £160,000 which will be index-linked for the Wind Farm lifetime, expected to be 25 years.
In 2027, the fund will likely have received its first annual contribution from RWE’s Golticlay Wind Farm. RWE also operates a number of other funding sources in Caithness, which you can find in the useful links section below, along with a community newsletter which explains why the Caithness Futures fund was set up). Following community consultation, Foundation Scotland is keen to work with other funders to grow this pooled fund with contributions to this Caithness-wide fund from other sources.
Applications
For grants to benefit local community groups under the theme of health and wellbeing apply to the Caithness Futures Fund.
RWE also opens the fund to individuals through the:
Panel Members
A Panel of local volunteers will be established. If you are interested in joining the panel, you can read the Panel Member role description here.
The Panel will also be seeking a Panel Meeting Chair. Read the role description here.
To apply to be a Panel Member or Panel Meeting Chair, please complete this form.
The deadline for joining the Panel is 15th August 2026.