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Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund

A community benefit fund paid for by Nadara's Glenkerie Wind Farm and run by Foundation Scotland, for projects benefiting communities within 15km of the wind farm in the Upper Tweed area, with priority for those within 10km (Tweedsmuir, Broughton, Drumelzier and Coulter). Small grants are £250 to £2,000 and medium grants £2,001 to £10,000, and can run over up to three years. The next deadline is 8 January 2027.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
£250 – £10,000
Deadline
57 days left
8 January
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Groups and organisations working to benefit people living within 15km of Glenkerie Wind Farm: the Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir Community Council area (Scottish Borders) and parts of Biggar, Symington, Stobo, Skirling, Roberton, Lamington and Wiston; communities within 10km (Tweedsmuir, Broughton, Drumelzier and Coulter) have priority
  • A map of the fund area is on the page
  • Applicants must meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria: a governing document setting out charitable purposes, with a charitable asset lock and restrictions on benefit to individuals; at least three unrelated people on the management committee or board (a majority unrelated, and only a minority paid); the latest approved accounts (not abbreviated or micro-entity accounts) unless the organisation is under 18 months old; a bank account in the organisation's name with two unrelated signatories; ownership or a lease of at least five years for any building or land project, and independent advice for renewable or energy-efficiency installations; and a safeguarding policy if working with children or adults at risk
  • You don't need to be a registered charity
  • Groups outside the area are considered case by case if they show clear benefit to residents
  • Groups can make more than one application per round and hold more than one award

What it funds

Activity that will sustain and develop the life of the community and lead to these outcomes:

  • Adequate access to services for community members
  • Supporting sustainable communities
  • Opportunities to grow the local economy
  • Developed or maintained community assets
  • Promote community spirit and encourage community activity

Applications that do not clearly meet an outcome are still welcome; the outcomes guide prioritisation. Costs considered include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Priority can go to depth of benefit, proportionate reach, match funding (100% funding only in exceptional circumstances), local procurement, sustainable development, local consultation and partnership working.

What it will not fund

  • Applications from individuals to funds designed for groups
  • Schedule 3 Community Interest Companies
  • General fundraising appeals or activities
  • Trips abroad, unless the fund page says otherwise
  • Costs already incurred, or activities taking place before a grant decision (retrospective funding)
  • Repayment of loans or payment of debts
  • The advancement of religion or politics, including the core activities of religious or political groups (religious groups can apply for non-religious activity open to the wider community)
  • Work understood to be the exclusive responsibility of statutory authorities
  • Costs directly related to the sale of alcohol, including refurbishing a bar area
  • Organisations or activities where membership is restricted to particular groups, unless there is a clear and appropriate reason in line with the Equality Act 2010
  • Activities likely to bring the fund, Foundation Scotland or the fund donor into disrepute
  • Activities that conflict with the interests of the donor, such as anti-windfarm or anti-renewables projects where a renewable energy company provides the funding
  • Projects that don't benefit people living in the fund area (applicant organisations can be based outside it)

How to apply

  1. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and preview the application questions
  2. Complete the online application form (£250 to £10,000) and upload your supporting documents by 8 January 2027
  3. A Community Panel of up to 11 local people recommends awards

Applicants are encouraged to refer to the local Community Action Plan and to liaise with the Community Council. Individuals or groups needing up to £500 can ask their community council about micro-grants.

Have ready

  • Constitution or other governing document
  • Latest set of approved accounts (unless your organisation is less than 18 months old)
  • A recent bank statement showing account name, number and sort code
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures, if your core work or the project involves children or vulnerable adults
  • At least one quote for each item costing £300 to £3,000, and at least three quotes for each item costing more than £3,000

supporting documents must be received with the application by the deadline.

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