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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.

Makes loans to employee or community owned social enterprises, including co-operatives, community businesses, development trusts and businesses developed from the charitable and voluntary sector. They welcome applications from new enterprises, workers' co-operatives, employee buyouts, housing and renewable energy co-operatives, community owned shops, pubs and facilities and community shares issues.