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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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River Avich Community Hydro Scheme
River Avich Community Hydro Scheme

Community Funds

River Avich Community Hydro Scheme

A community benefit society sets up a hydro energy scheme on the River Avich thanks to the funding from An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund
Latheronwheel and Latheron Improvement Group works with local community
Latheronwheel and Latheron Improvement Group works with local community

Community Funds

Latheronwheel and Latheron Improvement Group works with local community

Community plays a crucial part in the refurbishment of the playpark in Latheronwheel
Growing local skills to sustain a community woodland
Growing local skills to sustain a community woodland

Community Funds

Growing local skills to sustain a community woodland

A grant of £3,668 from Greencoat Stroupster Community Fund paid for chainsaw training courses for the volunteers.
Supporting local creativity
Supporting local creativity

Community Funds

Supporting local creativity

The Blackford Crafters received a grant from the Blackford Community Fund to help them develop local skills and creativity.
Preserving the local heartbeat
Preserving the local heartbeat

Community Funds

Preserving the local heartbeat

The community receives a new defibrillator thanks to the community benefit fund
Micro grants make a mark in Dalavich
Micro grants make a mark in Dalavich

Community Funds

Micro grants make a mark in Dalavich

Micro-grants from community benefit fund make a huge difference
Supporting Education
Supporting Education

Community Funds

Supporting Education

Community benefit fund supports education and upskilling of local residents
Creating space for friendship and fun for Menstrie’s older residents
Creating space for friendship and fun for Menstrie’s older residents

Community Funds

Creating space for friendship and fun for Menstrie’s older residents

A small grant from the Community Fund helps to bring residents together
Building a communal shed to support social activities
Building a communal shed to support social activities

Community Funds

Building a communal shed to support social activities

A modest grant of £2,000 was used to build a communal shed and support local social activities
Helping primary school pupils
Helping primary school pupils

Community Funds

Helping primary school pupils

A grant from the Blackridge Community Fund helped to improve primary school's grounds
Providing real benefit to families in the Highlands
Providing real benefit to families in the Highlands

Community Funds

Providing real benefit to families in the Highlands

Wind Farm Community Fund helps to address the most crucial issues in the community
Strengthening Communities Since 2011
Strengthening Communities Since 2011

Community Funds

Strengthening Communities Since 2011

Thanks to immediate support from the E.ON Rosehall Community Fund local village was able to recover after the major fire