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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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Small grants can make a big difference
Small grants can make a big difference

Community Funds

Small grants can make a big difference

From cookery classes to necessary items, Home-Start Cowdenbeath continues to show small grants can make a big difference.
Carrick Futures Fund - Girvan Wheelers
Carrick Futures Fund - Girvan Wheelers

Community Funds

Carrick Futures Fund - Girvan Wheelers

Girvan Wheelers was started in 2017, with the help of Cycling UK, to organise cycle rides, tours, events and training in Girvan and South Carrick. It aims to increase the health and wellbeing of the…
Positive early steps for young children and families
Positive early steps for young children and families

Charity Funds

Positive early steps for young children and families

During the pandemic, a grant of £10,000 helped Home-start Falkirk respond to increased demand for its support as the pandemic situation placed additional strains on many families with young children…
Meet Mhairi Tordoff and the 2050 Climate Group
Meet Mhairi Tordoff and the 2050 Climate Group

Corporate Funds

Meet Mhairi Tordoff and the 2050 Climate Group

Background 2050 Climate Group is a Scottish youth charity. They believe today’s young people are crucial to building a fairer, more sustainable future.
Cairndow Community Childcare – sustaining a working population
Cairndow Community Childcare – sustaining a working population

Community Funds

Cairndow Community Childcare – sustaining a working population

An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund has supported community-owned childcare facility with over £16,000.
Coastal Rowing Surges Forward
Coastal Rowing Surges Forward

Community Funds

Coastal Rowing Surges Forward

An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund has supported the development of two clubs introducing local people to coastal rowing, at Loch Awe and at Loch Fyne.
Furnace Village Store Offers More
Furnace Village Store Offers More

Community Funds

Furnace Village Store Offers More

In 2019, An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund helped Furnace Community SCIO safeguard the future of the village shop and Post Office by bringing it into community ownership.
Gordon Rural Action: The Huntly Advice Hub
Gordon Rural Action: The Huntly Advice Hub

Community Funds

Gordon Rural Action: The Huntly Advice Hub

In October 2021, a grant of £18,750 was awarded to Gordon Rural Action (GRA) to fund urgent roof repairs and survey work which were needed to safeguard its building, which houses joined-up services…
Huntly Sports Trust’s 3G Pitch: A sports facility for the whole community
Huntly Sports Trust’s 3G Pitch: A sports facility for the whole community

Community Funds

Huntly Sports Trust’s 3G Pitch: A sports facility for the whole community

In June 2021, Huntly Sports Trust was awarded £100,000 to allow the Trust to refurbish and improve the synthetic pitch at the Meadows sports fields, Huntly, a key sporting facility in the area served…
The Cabrach Trust: Discovering Inverharroch’s wildlife
The Cabrach Trust: Discovering Inverharroch’s wildlife

Community Funds

The Cabrach Trust: Discovering Inverharroch’s wildlife

In October 2021, Vattenfall’s Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund awarded £34,151 to The Cabrach Trust to build a publicly accessible hide on a newly established all-ability nature trail at…
Funding to help maintain Upper Donside Bowling Club
Funding to help maintain Upper Donside Bowling Club

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
Supporting rural life in Scotland

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.