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North Ayrshire Council has a number of Charitable Trusts for particular towns and villages which are intended to provide assistance to those in need. The areas covered by these trusts and the purposes for which funds are held within each trust are determined by the terms of the original bequests made to the Council or its predecessors. Any organisation providing assistance to persons in these areas, or any individual living in these areas, may apply for assistance from the relevant trust. Areas Covered by the Town Charitable Trusts are Beith & Gateside, Dalry, Irvine, Kilbirnie & Glengarnock, Kilwinning and Largs. Priorities vary by each area and full details can be found in the guidance notes on the funder website.

This charitable fund is provided by Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of Langhope Rig Wind Farm located near Hawick in the Scottish Borders. The Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of: Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk & Midlem and Upper Teviotdale & Borthwick Water.It provides grants to: - Encourage community activity and promote community spirit- Ensure adequate access to services for all community members- Improve local transport infrastructure- Build the local economy- Build community capacity and cohesion between groups - Develop or maintain community assetsIt can cover equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities etc.