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](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Untitled%20design%20%2877%29.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Kirk%20-%20Main%20Window%20After%20Ivy%20%201-fotor-202406111468.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Untitled%20design%20%2871%29.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2024-02/FRUIT%20AND%20VEGGIES.png)
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....](/sites/default/files/2024-02/shutterstock_619691675-fotor-20240205125621.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2024-01/Pottery%20bowls-fotor-20240110111833.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-08/shutterstock_1307392855-fotor-2023082417131.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2022-01/Eyemouth-Enhancement-Case-Study-1500x675.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2021-03/street%20scene%20from%20Beamish%20museum1920x864.jpg)
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”](/sites/default/files/2021-05/BYT-Case-Study-1500x675.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2021-03/two%20tae%20kwon%20do%20fighters%20bowing%20in%20front%20each%20other%201920x864.jpg)
Community Funds
Borders Tae Kwan Do is fighting fit
Community grant supports Tae Kwon Do skills in the borders