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An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund benefits those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of Glenorchy and Innishail (Eredine only), Inveraray, Furnace, and by Dalavich Improvement Group. The fund will provide grants to support charitable activities that:- Enhance the quality of life for local residents- Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful, and sustainable communities- Promote community spirit and encourage community activity.Grant requests to support a wide range of costs and activities will be considered, such as equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities.

The trust supports a wide range of charitable activities in and around the City of Perth which the Trustees feel are beneficial to the City of Perth. Their themes are broad, but generally defined as care, culture and the community: anything that will provide long term improvements in terms of culture, society, and/or health for the people of Perth.Previous grants have been awarded to youth groups, music projects, disability groups, sports projects and more.

The grant will fund activities that enable communities across Dumfries and Galloway to celebrate their culture and diversity, promoting integration. This may include but is not limited to:- Food sharing events such as a community cafe.- Cultural celebrations such as marking a significant date in the calendar.- Skills sharing sessions such as crafting, music, sports or cooking groups.- One off events to bring communities together such as family fun days.- Workshops to share information about rights, responsibilities or accessing support.

Groups seeking to undertake capital projects in respect of land or assets (e.g. village halls, community

heritage of coastal and seagoing communities of place and interest, for example, a coastal or fishing village

Funds are given for a variety of projects which benefit residents within the Stirling Council area and help to develop vibrant, resilient communities. The Community Grant Scheme supports projects which benefit residents within Stirling Council area, whether within a single community or widely across Stirling Council area, or which benefit communities of interest (including hobby/sports groups). Projects must meet Stirling Council priorities, a list of which can be found in the fund guidance notes.The funds must be spent within 12 months of award and will pay for a wide range of projects including:- Start up costs (including first year running costs)- One off capital or equipment costs- Community events, activities or performances- Provision of training courses- Advertising an event or work- Environmental improvements

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is supporting community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot, funded by the Scottish Government and Great British Energy, with funds needing to be spent and claimed by 31 March 2026.Demand is expected to be high for this funding, with many communities already in a position to mobilise projects very quickly. Funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are developing a new project, read the guidance and self-assessment checklist carefully and prioritise seeking a quote if you think you are eligible.To be able to install within the pilot timescale, easier installation projects will be more suited to this funding. Therefore, while it is not a requirement, they suggest that the proposed project:- Is not in a conservation area or within the curtilage of a listed building.- Is under 50kW of solar PV.- Is on an easily accessible roof, which is built after 1930s (as the roof will be more likely to meet structural requirements).- Is not part of a more significant building renovation that would increase the risk of programme delays.