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EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon)

Grants of up to £5,000 for not-for-profit groups running charitable activities that benefit people in the Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon community council area of Ross-shire. Funded by EDF power solutions, owner of the Corriemoillie Wind Farm, and decided by a panel of local residents. Both running costs and equipment can be funded, though the panel prefers awards that create additional activity. Larger grants are considered where exceptional need and impact can be shown.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £5,000
Deadline
73 days left
25 January
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations working to benefit people living in the Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon Community Council area (Highland)
  • Registered charity status is not required
  • Foundation Scotland's standard criteria apply: at least three unrelated people on the committee or board; a governing document setting out charitable purposes with an asset lock (charitable dissolution clause) and limits on benefit to individuals; latest approved accounts (not abbreviated or micro-entity accounts; none needed under 18 months old); the organisation's own bank account with two unrelated signatories or independent checks; ownership or a lease of at least five years for building or land projects; and a safeguarding policy if working with children or adults at risk
  • Groups based outside the area are considered case by case and must show clear benefit to residents

What it funds

Charitable activities in Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon that:

  • Enhance quality of life for local residents
  • Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities
  • Promote community spirit and encourage community activity

Priorities are projects that enhance community facilities and physical assets, address the cost of living crisis, build skills and knowledge, address rural isolation, have widespread local support, take a creative approach, create opportunities for all to get involved, and source goods and services locally. Both revenue items (e.g. running costs) and capital items (e.g. equipment) can be funded; the panel prefers awards that result in additional activity rather than maintaining existing activity.

What it will not fund

  • Individuals
  • Schedule 3 Community Interest Companies
  • General fundraising appeals or activities
  • Trips abroad
  • Costs already incurred or activities taking place before a grant decision
  • 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 that is the exclusive responsibility of statutory authorities
  • Costs directly related to the sale of alcohol, including refurbishing a bar area
  • Organisations or activities with membership restricted to particular groups without a clear and appropriate reason
  • Anti-windfarm or anti-renewables projects or organisations, or campaigning against the donor's interests
  • Projects that do not benefit people living in the fund area

How to apply

  1. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and the fund page
  2. Complete the online application form and submit it with supporting documents by the deadline (next: 25 January 2027)
  3. Foundation Scotland assesses the application and reports to the local panel, which meets about six to seven weeks after each deadline (10 March 2027 for the January round)

Call the Community Funds Adviser before applying for more than £5,000. Urgent applications may be considered by email between rounds with the panel's agreement. Groups may apply more than once a year. Application help: 0131 524 0324.

Have ready

  • Governing document
  • Latest approved accounts (or management accounts if you normally produce micro-entity accounts)
  • Bank account details matching the governing document
  • Safeguarding policy, if working with children or adults at risk
  • Evidence of ownership or a lease of at least five years, for building or land projects

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