Our Case Studies

Nurture the Borders was established in 2015 by a group of local mothers who recognised the challenges many women and families face during the perinatal period.

R-Evolve, a Community Interest Company based in Peebles, received funding from the Langhope Rig Community Fund to deliver its "Live, Learn, Earn" project at Selkirk High School.

Three grants totalling just under £10,000 from the Blackridge Community Fund have helped establish a thriving programme of children’s music classes in Blackridge over the last five years.

Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund awarded £10,000 in funding to the Coldingham Gala Committee, who benefit the local area through their community events and festivals.

The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Sub Fund A) awarded £1,476 to help create sustainable self-employment and turn a biking dream into reality for a keen entrepeneur.

An outreach project in the Borders has been thriving thanks to funding to support rural communities.

Blackridge Community Council has been at the forefront of attempts to increase civic pride and attract and retain residents by beautifying the village.

The Boddam Hub was awarded £9,460 from the Unlock Our Future Fund to insulate the building (walls and roof, and install solar panels with a storage battery and an electric heater.

Beannachar Camphill Community was awarded £14,709 from the Unlock Our Future Fund to repair and refurbish greenhouse and polytunnel space for organic food growing and horticulture training.

Playparks are more than just play spaces. They serve as important community assets in rural areas, offering more than just recreational spaces for children.

The Logie Coldstone Trust committee was awarded £15,000 from the Vattenfall Unlock Our Future Fund to support the installation of solar panels and a battery system.

Cancer Card has been awarded £5,000 of funding from the CDG (Coalburn, Douglas and Glespin) Community Fund to provide Comfort Boxes for cancer patients.