Our Case Studies
Read about some of the wonderful projects our generous donors have funded, and stories about the difference their funding has made.
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![Funding to help maintain Upper Donside Bowling Club](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Untitled%20design%20%2810%29.png)
Community Funds
Funding to help maintain Upper Donside Bowling Club
Upper Donside Bowling Club was awarded £8,000.00 towards the purchase of a multi-tined fine turf aerating machine to improve the health of the bowling green and ensure the sustainability of the…
![Supporting rural life in Scotland](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Untitled%20design%20%288%29.png)
Community Funds
Supporting rural life in Scotland
Lumsden Community Association was awarded £5000 towards the costs of refurbishing and bringing public toilets back into use in Lumsden Village.
![The Fed Up Cafe](/sites/default/files/2022-09/Fed-Up-Cafe-Case-Study-1500x675.png)
Community Funds
The Fed Up Cafe
The Fed Up Cafe in Stranraer offers a free hot food service to help tackle food poverty, social isolation and improve mental health.
![Zero Carbon Daviot](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ZCD%20-%201500x675.png)
Community Funds
Zero Carbon Daviot
The Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund supported a feasibility study into retrofitting three ‘archetype’ domestic houses in the village of Daviot, Aberdeenshire, as a precursor to the development of a…
![Braemar Guide Sheiling#2](/sites/default/files/2022-08/Braemar%20Sheiling%20-%201500x675.png)
Community Funds
Braemar Guide Sheiling#2
The Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund supported a design review of a proposed new Girlguiding centre, which showed an amended design could produce 95% energy savings at no additional capital cost.
![Supporting young people into employment and training](/sites/default/files/2022-04/Barnados%201500%20x%20675.jpg)
Community Funds
Supporting young people into employment and training
Clashindarroch Fund supports Barnado's to offer long-term support to young people, with a focus on targeted employability and skills training.
![Sustaining an anchor sports club during the coronavirus pandemic](/sites/default/files/2022-04/HFC%201500%20x%20675.jpg)
Community Funds
Sustaining an anchor sports club during the coronavirus pandemic
Read about sustaining an anchor sports club during the coronavirus pandemic
![New premises increases footfall for Orb’s Bookshop](/sites/default/files/2022-04/Orb%27s%20Bookshop%201500%20x%20675.jpg)
Community Funds
New premises increases footfall for Orb’s Bookshop
Clashindarroch Fund helped a community bookshop set up in new, improved and expanded premises.
![Garden Shelter for Elderly Residents in Dufftown](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Dorenell%2C%20case%20study%20Aigan%20Court%20%281920%20X%20864%29%20.jpg)
Community Funds
Garden Shelter for Elderly Residents in Dufftown
Find out how the EDF Renewables Dorenell Wind Farm Fund is enabling elderly residents in Dufftown to enjoy their time outdoors come rain or shine.
![Improving access and the environment in the Cabrach](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Dorenell%20case%20study%2C%20the%20Cabrach%20%281920%20X%20864%29.jpg)
Community Funds
Improving access and the environment in the Cabrach
Funding from the EDF Renewables Dorenell Wind Farm Fund is supporting a project to regenerate and develop the Cabrach.
![Making Dufftown Community Centre Fit for the 21st Century](/sites/default/files/2022-03/Dorenell%20case%20study%20Dufftown%20community%20hall%20%281920%20X%20864%29%20.jpg)
Community Funds
Making Dufftown Community Centre Fit for the 21st Century
An award from the EDF Renewables Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund enables Dufftown Community Centre to improve its energy efficiency and reduce costs.
![Supporting affordable housing](/sites/default/files/2023-07/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-07-04T152111.807_0.png)
Community Funds
Supporting affordable housing
EDF Renewables Dorenell Wind Farm Community Fund provides a repayable grant to enable twelve affordable and energy-efficient homes to be built in the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.