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This fund supports local community projects during the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. The fund welcomes applications from organisations whose focus covers aspects of the following:- a broad span of the community- children and young people – especially projects focused on improving access to activities and services and where young people play a key role in the decision-making- carbon reduction – helping to tackle climate change.- vulnerable people – especially projects involving increased access to services and facilities for people with disabilities, the homeless and the elderly.- community regeneration – projects that improve health and education; reduce crime level, regenerate employment, housing and the physical environment.- self-help groups – community-based groups that deliver basic services.- environmental and wildlife projects – especially those involving improvements to communal land.- education and skills development – group and community-based programs, particularly for those who have had no previous access to training opportunities.- health – projects providing access to services that aim to improve the health and well-being of communities.- heritage – projects that celebrate and protect the local heritage.- sustainability – projects that promote sustainable development.- community buildings – projects that help maintain community owned buildings widely used by the community.The fund is open to applications from projects which benefit residents living in Arbuthnott, Catterline, Kinneff and Dunnottar, Mearns, Stonehaven and District

The Cervus Trust is interested in supporting charitable activities under the following themes:- Food Poverty: projects that are empowering and help people to help themselves e.g. community growing projects rather than foodbanks.- Mental Health: projects targeting those with depression and anxiety, support for those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACES), projects that help to develop emotional resilience; projects supporting carers with their mental health.- The Arts: using arts, including music tuition, as an enabling tool to develop skills, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.- Education: projects which involve outdoor education and play are preferred. School-based initiatives will be a low priority unless they involve non-statutory provision and involve the wider community.- Disadvantaged families and children: support for projects that will help families and children to thrive.

Hoodie Hut are printing hoodies for UK charities. They typically print a batch of 12 hoodies or 20 t-shirts per charity until they reach their threshold of 500.If you’re a UK registered charity, then you’re eligible for selection and they'd love to work with you.

The Beaverbrook Foundation is a grant-making organisation distributing funds to many areas, often focusing on charities and causes that reflect Lord Beaverbrook’s own interests.Donations can be made for capital expenditure, i.e. to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as buildings, fixtures and fittings, machinery, furniture and other equipment; for revenue/running costs; and for special projects.

This funding is for communities in Scotland: people who share an identity, interest or experience, or people living in the same place. They offer funding from £20,001 to £250,000 for up to 5 years.They're looking for projects that will help people connect more with each other, and will support projects that are open, inclusive and led by their community.Your project must achieve at least 2 of these outcomes:- build positive relationships- support people’s health or wellbeing- help people improve their access and connection to nature- make a positive difference to the environment.These are a few examples of projects that achieve their outcomes:- a regular programme of activities that improve the wellbeing of the community. And help people to connect with each other.- community kitchens, larders, pantries and advice or support activities- community gardens or growing projects- environment clear ups, waste reducing activities or mending, repairing and upcycling workshops.

As part of Unity's 40th Birthday pledge to achieve £40,000 in charitable donations, this year £15,000 will be awarded through three £5,000 grants.The funding criteria are very open, so organisations doing all kinds of charitable activities can apply.Applicants should be the direct delivery agent of the social, economic, environmental or community good that the application is for. Successful applications must demonstrate:- Clear definition of beneficiary group / customers- Evidence of impact need- Impact evidence- Sustainable practices

This funding is for organisations in Scotland, that National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) currently funds. They want to support organisations to try out new ideas and ways of working. Or to develop their organisation and improve their current work.To apply for this funding, your organisation must:- currently have funding from TNLCF for one or more projects- work with people affected by poverty, disadvantage or discrimination- involve the people you support in designing how you work.The work that TNLCF funds must meet one of these outcomesOrganisations TNCLF funds are able to:- overcome challenges and plan for the future- try out new ideas and ways of working.You can achieve both outcomes. But you will not improve your chances of getting funding by achieving both outcomes.

The Seed and Development Fund is open to any Fife community group who would like to start up a climate project or build their capacity to deliver climate action locally. Funding can be used by groups to start up a new project, take forward existing plans, or to increase their capacity to take climate action. - Project Start Up: Groups can use the Seed and Development Fund to start up a new climate action project. For example, to set up a community fridge, community garden or a tool library. It can also be used to take forward existing climate action plans. The fund can be used as match funding for climate projects.- Project Development: The Fund can be used to develop climate action plans for your community, for example to carry out feasibility studies or pay consultancy fees.- Building Capacity: The Fund can be used to build your group’s capacity to deliver climate action. This could include training costs that address a learning need; website development; volunteer expenses; utilities or running costs; or a vital piece of equipment. Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) administer this funding as part of the Fife Climate Hub project and in partnership with Climate Action Fife.

The Community Grants programme supports grassroots charities across the UK to deliver vital community services.Applications’ activity could include one of the following: - Projects which support Mental Health - Projects which support Disabilities including Learning Disabilities and Autism - Bereavement support - Projects which are helping with the Cost of Living – cooking workshops, community kitchens, skills or object shares - PSE (Personal Social Education) - Domestic Violence Support (including women’s refuges) - Isolation / Befriending / Listening Services - Projects which support Vulnerable and Elderly - Projects which support Dementia / Quality of Life - Social prescribing – alleviating the pressure from the NHS - Employment – reskilling people, actively preparing people for a new job / new career, interview prep etc - Education projects for any age - Projects which are challenging discrimination / supporting BAME/Gender/LGBTQ groups - Climate Action / Environmental education projects. - Activities to remove carbon from the atmosphere such as tree planting, heathland restoration or supporting algae farms; - Remediating polluted areas via litter picking / clean-ups. - Improvement of public community space to stimulate people getting more frequent access to outside space and wildlife.