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The fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting Ballantrae, South Ayrshire. Applications must benefit the community, which is geographically defined by the community council boundaries. Priority will be given to applications that fit with the Ballantrae Community Action Plan 2024 - 2029 Priorities: Theme 1, Working and LearningDevelop a local economy, including a visitor economy, underpinned by upskilling the workforce.Theme 2, Good Local InfrastructurePrioritise protecting and enhancing local facilities and spaces.Theme 3, Affordable Housing for All AgesEnsure that there is accessible and affordable housing for people at all stages of their lives. Theme 4, Getting About EasilyTraffic and road safety will be a focus to create a safer place. Invest in walks and cycle paths and better transport to enhance connectivity within the community and across the region.Theme 5, Care and WellbeingWork towards being a place that looks after its own and has good health and care for older people.Theme 6, Things to DoCreate events and leisure activities to make Ballantrae a vibrant place to live.Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities including equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities etc.

Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd operate a 206-turbine wind farm in the Clyde Valley. The Clyde Borders Community 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 Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir. The funding decisions are made by local advisory panel, made up of local residents and representatives from the community councils.The Fund aims to promote community spirit and bring people together; enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; and foster vibrant sustainable communities. It seeks to do this by awarding grants that:- foster social networks & activities that support older people - assist young people to maximise their potential - promote inter-generational relationships - encourage healthy lifestyles and good mental health- support the acquisition, development and use of new community assets, and maintain and enhance existing ones- address the effects of rural isolation, improving access to services and improving transport - support skills development and non-profit making initiatives that will nurture a thriving and diverse local economy- protect the environment and advance the area’s heritage; - strengthen the ability of local people and groups to continue to make a difference within their communities

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.

Every day, charities across the North East help people overcome challenges, build connections and create opportunities.The Lady Helen Wood Fund has been created to support those organisations with flexible funding, a simple application process and a shared belief that communities are strongest when people are given the opportunity to thrive.The priorities are:- **Children and young people under 18**: projects that create opportunities, build confidence, develop skills and support young people to grow - whether through mentoring, leadership programmes, creative activities or community initiatives.- **Adults aged 65 and over**: Supporting projects that reduce isolation, strengthen community connections and help older adults remain active, connected and valued.Funding can support:- Project delivery costs- Equipment- Core costs and organisational overheads (full cost recovery is actively encouraged)- Capital investment

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.

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 Moray Local Action Fund 2026-27 is an opportunity to secure funding for projects benefiting the people of Moray. The fund is intended to enable community led activity focusing on the main aim of supporting a just transition to a wellbeing economy working for people, places and planet.All projects must demonstrate that they advance inclusion,equality and diversity while addressing at least one of these priorities:- A Fair & Just Moray- Moray in Harmony with Nature- A Resilient & Thriving Moray- A Connected & Accessible Moray- An Economy Promoting Wellbeing for People & PlanetThe funder is particularly interested in funding projects that will help to address some of the root causes of poverty and a move to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future, and/or helping to reduce pressures on public services through prevention, community capacity-building, and increased community resilience. They also welcome projects directly addressing all aspects of poverty, and particularly child poverty.Proposals can be submitted through either of two funding streams:- Main Grants Scheme, for projects applying for £5,000 or more from the Moray Local Action Fund – please note that only in exceptional circumstances will applications for more than £25,000 be considered.- Small Grants Scheme, for projects applying for less than £5,000 from the Moray Local Action FundThe Funding available for 2026-27 is both revenue and capital funding.

Each of Glasgow’s 21 Area Partnerships has an annual budget from which it awards grants for a variety of developmental projects. Area Partnerships allocate funding that will assist in the delivery of their agreed Area Budget Investment Priorities. It is designed to provide relatively small, one-off grants throughout the year, ensuring that a wide range of new and existing local organisations can access funding each year to develop their activities. It can fund a wide variety of developmental projects including: projects that promote community activity; short-term/pilot projects (including staff costs); new equipment/materials for local organisations; activity costs at residential centres; environmental improvements; production of educational plays/materials; hire professional instructors; start-up grants or bus hire for day trips.

Community Champions are one of the links between the store and the community it serves. With expert knowledge of programmes such as our Food Collections and Community Grants scheme, Community Champions help people to understand how to benefit from them. They assist with filling in grant application forms, or give contact information about Tesco's charity partners and share other useful tools.Community Champions also manage a small community donation budget that can be used for financial support for community groups or events.They are also the point of contact for charities and community groups wishing to visit the store for awareness days or to fundraise.What do Community Champions do:- Help with applications for one of the Community Programmes (Surplus food donations, Community Food Connection, or Tesco Community Grants)- Offer small donations to their community for events and support (e.g., oranges for a school sports day, a box of chocolates for a raffle prize)- Visit local community groups. They play an active role in getting to know local organisations and schools.- Engage and communicate with customers around what the store can do for the community. They can use a noticeboard, local press, and in-person contact to communicate with as many people as possible.- Offer guidance on in-store bookings for charities and community groups.