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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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Selkirk student fulfilling Masters aspirations thanks to education bursary
Selkirk student fulfilling Masters aspirations thanks to education bursary

Community Funds

Selkirk student fulfilling Masters aspirations thanks to education bursary

04/06/24

The Langhope Rig Education and Training Fund has supported another local student to access educational opportunities.
Training Innovation in Ullapool
Training Innovation in Ullapool

Community Funds

Training Innovation in Ullapool

03/06/24

Ullapool Community Trust aims to address a staffing crisis in the local hospitality sector with support from The EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education and Training Fund.
Education and Training grant supports new local business
Education and Training grant supports new local business

Community Funds

Education and Training grant supports new local business

03/06/24

David was awarded a grant from the Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education and Training Fund to gain a qualification to help start a new Scottish Borders business.
Scottish student realises Cambridge dreams
Scottish student realises Cambridge dreams

Community Funds

Scottish student realises Cambridge dreams

03/06/24

In April 2023, Eden received notification that he had been accepted to study Engineering at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
Weighing in on a new community service
Weighing in on a new community service

Community Funds

Weighing in on a new community service

01/06/24

Strathpeffer Community Development Trust sets out to create a community enterprise funded by the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Strathpeffer).
Funding swings Kinglassie Primary School’s new playground into action
Funding swings Kinglassie Primary School’s new playground into action

Community Funds

Funding swings Kinglassie Primary School’s new playground into action

30/04/24

In June 2023, Kinglassie Parent Council was awarded just over £13,000 from Ventient Westfield (Kinglassie) Community Windfarm Fund, to contribute to installing new playground equipment.
The Larder - Serving Up Change
The Larder - Serving Up Change

Social investment

The Larder - Serving Up Change

16/04/24

The Larder is a social enterprise fighting poverty and hunger with dignity.
Dumfries and Galloway flourishing with wind farm support
Dumfries and Galloway flourishing with wind farm support

Community Funds

Dumfries and Galloway flourishing with wind farm support

13/04/24

The Blackcraig Wind Farm Community Fund provided support for an array of projects in 2023, funding diverse local activities that have strengthened community ties and aspirations.
Lochgair Hall - 'Chewing the cud'
Lochgair Hall - 'Chewing the cud'

Community Funds

Lochgair Hall - 'Chewing the cud'

06/04/24

Funding from Nadara A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund has supported the costs of refurbishing a community hall which has increased social events in the area.
Local Cycle Zone progress in Contin and Strathpeffer
Local Cycle Zone progress in Contin and Strathpeffer

Community Funds

Local Cycle Zone progress in Contin and Strathpeffer

06/04/24

Highland Trail Riders was supported by the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund to create an exciting new Cycle Zone in the local area.
Community Archaeology in Contin
Community Archaeology in Contin

Community Funds

Community Archaeology in Contin

06/04/24

A cultural and educational project led by Contin Community Council aims to explore the early settlement of Contin. It is funded by the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Grassroots support from Glenkens and District Trust
Grassroots support from Glenkens and District Trust

Community Funds

Grassroots support from Glenkens and District Trust

13/03/24

The Glenkens & District Trust make decision on how awards from the Blackcraig wind farm should be used. An array of projects was supported across 2022 and 2023.