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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![Mull Native Woodlands Group](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-02T121554.903.png)
Corporate Funds
Mull Native Woodlands Group
The CalMac Community Fund was established to make a difference to the communities in which CalMac operates, by supporting local groups to tackle local needs. The Fund aims to help people connect with…
![Harris Voluntary Service](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-02T115405.396.png)
Corporate Funds
Harris Voluntary Service
The CalMac Community Fund was established to make a difference to the communities in which CalMac operates, by supporting local groups to tackle local needs. The Fund aims to help people connect with…
![Minds Matter Club supporting mental health](/sites/default/files/2023-05/hooves.png)
Corporate Funds
Minds Matter Club supporting mental health
The CalMac Community Fund was established to make a difference to the communities in which CalMac operates, by supporting local groups to tackle local needs. The Fund aims to help people connect with…
![Education and Training funds case study – Kyle Waddell](/sites/default/files/2023-04/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-04-21T154622.443.png)
Community Funds
Education and Training funds case study – Kyle Waddell
Growing numbers of Scottish communities are setting up dedicated Education and Training grants programmes across Scotland, thanks to community benefit funds provided by the renewable energy sector…
![Small grants can make a big difference](/sites/default/files/2023-02/pasta%20for%20web.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-01/bikes%20one%20cropped.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-01/Untitled%20design%20%2844%29.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-01/Climate%20cropped.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-01/Untitled%20design%20%2837%29.png)
Community Funds
Cairndow Community Childcare – sustaining a working population
An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund has supported improvements to a community-owned childcare facility with grants totalling over £16,000 between 2019 and 2022.
![Coastal Rowing Surges Forward](/sites/default/files/2023-01/Untitled%20design%20%2836%29.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-01/Untitled%20design%20%2835%29.png)
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](/sites/default/files/2023-01/Untitled%20design%20%2834%29.png)
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…