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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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Highland Heroes: Building Momentum for Climate Action in Scotland's North
Highland Heroes: Building Momentum for Climate Action in Scotland's North

Charity Funds

Highland Heroes: Building Momentum for Climate Action in Scotland's North

10/09/24

Through our Funder Commitment to Climate Change, Foundation Scotland has been keen to better understand the work of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.
Barr Education and Training Fund providing flexible support
Barr Education and Training Fund providing flexible support

Community Funds

Barr Education and Training Fund providing flexible support

05/09/24

Sharon Trotter used her bursary from the Barr Education and Training fund to support a whole new career as a yoga teacher.
Community activity is improving men's mental health
Community activity is improving men's mental health

Community Funds

Community activity is improving men's mental health

30/08/24

The Sanquhar & District Men's Shed is tackling loneliness and isolation by allowing men to socialise, apply creative skills and support their physical and mental well-being.
Outfit Moray – Action in the Outdoors
Outfit Moray – Action in the Outdoors

Community Funds

Outfit Moray – Action in the Outdoors

13/08/24

Outfit Moray is a charity whose aim is to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, families and communities through the provision of a wide range of outdoor learning programmes.
Dufftown Community Centre – Fit for the Future
Dufftown Community Centre – Fit for the Future

Community Funds

Dufftown Community Centre – Fit for the Future

13/08/24

Dufftown Community Centre was awarded £29,500 from the Dorenell Wind Farm Fund in May 2023 to upgrade throughout.
From Tools to Triumph: Empowering Young People at Edinburgh Tool Library
From Tools to Triumph: Empowering Young People at Edinburgh Tool Library

Charity Funds

From Tools to Triumph: Empowering Young People at Edinburgh Tool Library

12/08/24

Essentia Foundation trustees visit Edinburgh Tool Library, a project that uses the shared use of tools and knowledge to improve the local community in a variety of ways.
About Borders Pottery
About Borders Pottery

Community Funds

About Borders Pottery

08/08/24

Borders Pottery CIC (BP) was established in November 2022, evolving from its predecessor, Borders Pottery Ltd.
Social Investment: Edinburgh Open Workshop
Social Investment: Edinburgh Open Workshop

Social investment

Social Investment: Edinburgh Open Workshop

30/07/24

Edinburgh Open Workshop is a creative maker space offering affordable, flexible, Pay-As-You-Go membership access to workshop machinery, tools, fabrication space and structured creative learning…
Biggar Little Festival: Celebrating Culture and Music
Biggar Little Festival: Celebrating Culture and Music

Community Funds

Biggar Little Festival: Celebrating Culture and Music

19/07/24

Biggar Little Festival has received three years of funding from the Ventient Energy Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund to create events to encourage and promote the arts in their community.
Tweedsmuir Community Company works to rescue community life and heritage
Tweedsmuir Community Company works to rescue community life and heritage

Community Funds

Tweedsmuir Community Company works to rescue community life and heritage

18/07/24

Tweedsmuir Community Company has received a total of £120,622, from the Ventient Energy Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund over the past decade.
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.