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A CASE FOR SUPPORT

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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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Bridging Generations: Borders Youth Theatre Brings History to Life
Bridging Generations: Borders Youth Theatre Brings History to Life

Community Funds

Bridging Generations: Borders Youth Theatre Brings History to Life

28/06/24

Borders Youth Theatre created the opportunity in their community to break down barriers, develop skills, and build confidence through performance.
Scotland’s first Church and historic ruin brought back to life thanks to Drone Hill
Scotland’s first Church and historic ruin brought back to life thanks to Drone Hill

Community Funds

Scotland’s first Church and historic ruin brought back to life thanks to Drone Hill

11/06/24

In July 2022, Ayton Heritage was awarded £3,500 from the Greencoat Drone Hill Fund to support with the preservation and restoration of the St Dionysius Church ruin.
Giving children's clothing a new lease of life with Berwickshire Swap
Giving children's clothing a new lease of life with Berwickshire Swap

Community Funds

Giving children's clothing a new lease of life with Berwickshire Swap

11/06/24

Berwickshire Swap in Reston has been awarded £10,367, to support equipment and core running costs.
Thinking Outside the Box for community health and well-being
Thinking Outside the Box for community health and well-being

Community Funds

Thinking Outside the Box for community health and well-being

Charity organisation Outside the Box has been awarded £6000 to provide a community health and well-being programme in Eyemouth.
Getting along swimmingly....
Getting along swimmingly....

Community Funds

Getting along swimmingly....

Happy Swimmers has been awarded £10,000 from the Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund to provide free swimming lessons for primary children.
Case Study: Borders Pottery
Case Study: Borders Pottery

Community Funds

Case Study: Borders Pottery

In May 2023, Greencoat Drone Hill Fund awarded £7,464.75 to Borders Pottery, a Community Investment Company located within St Abs, Berwickshire.
£20,770 helps tackle ‘holiday hunger’ in Eastern Berwickshire
£20,770 helps tackle ‘holiday hunger’ in Eastern Berwickshire

Community Funds

£20,770 helps tackle ‘holiday hunger’ in Eastern Berwickshire

Two grants totalling £20,770 have helped tackle ‘holiday hunger’ in Eastern Berwickshire over the last two years.
High school horticulture
High school horticulture

Community Funds

High school horticulture

Eyemouth Enhancement Group transformed a children's horticulture facility under threat of closure into an award-winning learning hub thanks to volunteer efforts and a grant from Greencoat Drone Hill…
Museum trip bridges generation gap
Museum trip bridges generation gap

Community Funds

Museum trip bridges generation gap

Drone Hill Community Fund helps to fund trip bringing two different generations together
Borders Youth Theatre: “I Still Mind O’ That”
Borders Youth Theatre: “I Still Mind O’ That”

Community Funds

Borders Youth Theatre: “I Still Mind O’ That”

More drama in the Borders thanks to the support from two local community funds
Borders Tae Kwan Do is fighting fit
Borders Tae Kwan Do is fighting fit

Community Funds

Borders Tae Kwan Do is fighting fit

Community grant supports Tae Kwon Do skills in the borders