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Crossdykes Community Benefit Fund can support a wide range of charitable activities providing benefit to the five community council areas of Langholm Ewes & Westerkirk, Lockerbie and District, Middlebie & Waterbeck, Eskdalemuir, and North Milk. In particular, priority will be given to applications that align with the findings of the East Dumfriesshire Community Consultation (2020). Funded activities must align with the charitable purposes laid down in Crossdykes Community Benefits Limited’s own Articles and Memorandum of Association. These purposes are focused principally on the fund area and include community development, rural regeneration, the prevention and/or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, health, arts, heritage, culture and science, public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, projects which improve the quality of life or wellbeing of residents, environmental projects, specifically those relating to climate change, the relief of those in need due to age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and animal welfare. Applicants are normally expected to have secured at least 10% match funding from a range of funding methods and CCBL will only fund 90% of project costs in exceptional circumstances. For clarity, match funding may come from reserves or from other sources of funds.

The Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in areas covered by the community councils of Kirkconnel and Kelloholm and the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and District.All applications should show how the event, project, activity, or service contributes to the Upper Nithsdale Community Trust (UNCT) priorities. Within the Upper Nithsdale area, the following have been identified as key priorities:- Services and projects which deliver activities that bring economic benefits to Upper Nithsdale, for example, events, local festivals, arts and galas, employability activities, social enterprises, tourism related projects.- Services and projects which deliver activities that demonstrate community benefits and build community capacity in Upper Nithsdale, for example, community-managed services, community-run facilities, community safety activities, civic pride and environmental projects, and projects that identify community needs.- Services and projects which demonstrate early intervention and address the needs of disadvantaged groups in Upper Nithsdale, for example, young people are more actively involved in decision making, the aging population is active and engaged in influencing services in their own community, and projects that promote fairness and respect across communities. 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 Small Grants Fund supports groups who wish to engage their communities in climate related activities. The fund aims to encourage new climate action and conversation in communities who are less engaged on climate issues. It is a requirement that funded activities are used to get the climate conversation going in your communities.Groups could run activities such as climate-themed film showings, ‘climate conversation’ discussion groups, led walks with a climate-change theme or a climate change litter pick. Groups are encouraged to run activities during Fife Climate Festival.Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) administers this funding as part of the Fife Climate Hub project and in partnership with Climate Action Fife.

This funding is for projects that support children, young people and families; or that help people to be healthier and have better access to support.Projects should support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination.Your project should be designed with the people you support. You should:- involve them in how it’s developed, delivered and led- make use of their existing skills and interests- complement and make connections with other services that support them.Projects must meet one of these outcomes:- Children, young people and families thrive.- People have better relationships, connections, and physical or mental health.

Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd operate a 206-turbine wind farm in the Clyde Valley. The Clyde (Extension) Community Investment Fund has been established as a means of enabling a contribution to the communities located around the wind farm. The fund supports the community council areas of Duneaton, Biggar, Symington and Quothquan & Thankerton. The funding decisions are made by local advisory panel, made up of local residents and representatives from the community councils.They encourage applications which are community-focussed or charitable activities that:- 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; and/or- Develop or maintain community assets.For revenue projects, it is important to bear in mind that there is no guarantee of ongoing support. A key focus of the fund is sustainability and as such they would encourage groups to be working towards being self-sustaining where possible.In addition, in order to ensure that the Fund achieves maximum benefits for the local communities, priority for grants will be given to projects that can demonstrate they also meet the following criteria: - 1. That other possible sources of funding for the project have been explored. - 2. For local community groups applying to the Fund that reasonable efforts have been made to raise money through their own local fundraising activity. - 3. That local suppliers will be used for the provision of goods and services, where appropriate. - 4. That consideration has been given to minimising the environmental impact of projects and reducing your organisation’s ‘carbon footprint’.

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.

Social & Community Capital is a charity funded by Royal Bank of Scotland to help social enterprises, charities and community businesses. They provide funding and support for organisations based in the key focus areas of Midlands, North West of England and Scotland who don't qualify for mainstream finance.There are four loans to meet different needs:- Property Purchase Loan: Funding to renovate or purchase a property. Apply for £30k to £500k.- Flexible Growth Funding: Looking to grow and increase your impact. Apply for £30k to £350k.- Working Capital LoanFlexible finance to cover overheads and smooth out cashflow. Apply for £30k to £250k.- Bridging Loan: Pay VAT or cover overheads before grant funding arrives. Apply for £30k to £250k.