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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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Benarty Decides – participatory grantmaking in action
Benarty Decides – participatory grantmaking in action

Community Funds

Benarty Decides – participatory grantmaking in action

16/07/24

The Ventient Westfield Benarty Community Fund supports projects in the Benarty Community Council area of Fife.
Cooking up a refurbishment for village hall kitchen in North Middleton
Cooking up a refurbishment for village hall kitchen in North Middleton

Community Funds

Cooking up a refurbishment for village hall kitchen in North Middleton

15/07/24

In the village of Middleton, stands a beacon of community spirit, the Middleton Village Hall.
Building Capacity: Solving the Rural Housing Crisis in Tayvallich
Building Capacity: Solving the Rural Housing Crisis in Tayvallich

Charity Funds

Building Capacity: Solving the Rural Housing Crisis in Tayvallich

09/07/24

In 2022, the Tayvallich Initiative embarked on an ambitious project to address housing shortages and support community growth. The results have been transformative for the community.
Home-start Cowdenbeath providing local support
Home-start Cowdenbeath providing local support

Community Funds

Home-start Cowdenbeath providing local support

09/07/24

Home-start Cowdenbeath provides support to young families who are experiencing difficulties living in Ballingry, Crosshill, Lochore, Glencraig, Lochgelly, Lumphinnans, Cowdenbeath, Crossgates and…
Trishaws Transforming Lives: Cycling Without Age Brings Mobility to Falkirk
Trishaws Transforming Lives: Cycling Without Age Brings Mobility to Falkirk

Community Funds

Trishaws Transforming Lives: Cycling Without Age Brings Mobility to Falkirk

03/07/24

Cycling Without Age received a grant from the Falkirk Community Schools Fund to support ‘Trishaws in Iconic Places’.
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.
Striking a Chord: Traditional Music for pupils in Renfrewshire
Striking a Chord: Traditional Music for pupils in Renfrewshire

Charity Funds

Striking a Chord: Traditional Music for pupils in Renfrewshire

26/06/24

The charity Feis Phaislig has been at the forefront of promoting traditional music and Gaelic culture with a mission to integrate Gaelic into the wider community,
Be-spoke funding for bike club to extend support for young people
Be-spoke funding for bike club to extend support for young people

Community Funds

Be-spoke funding for bike club to extend support for young people

24/06/24

Selkirk School Bike club received £6000 funding from the Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to expand their programme for young people.
Thurso High School heads to Berlin
Thurso High School heads to Berlin

Community Funds

Thurso High School heads to Berlin

23/06/24

In February 2024, a group of 33 of Thurso High School’s S6 students embarked on an educational trip to Berlin, Germany along with three teachers.
Upgrade for valued local community hut
Upgrade for valued local community hut

Community Funds

Upgrade for valued local community hut

21/06/24

The Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Community Fund has helped with the overdue upgrade of the 'Pensioners Hut', a valued community venue in Thornton.
Bowhill Rovers mow path to success for club and community
Bowhill Rovers mow path to success for club and community

Community Funds

Bowhill Rovers mow path to success for club and community

13/06/24

Bowhill Rovers is an amateur football club in Cardenden, and provides footballing opportunities for young adults who want to play competitively and stay fit and healthy.
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.