Caithness Community Fund
Funded By Scottish Power Renewables through Halsary Windfarm, Spittal
What is the fund and who is it for?
Caithness Community Fund is funded by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) community benefit funds, from its Halsary Windfarm. The fund supports projects located within Caithness, incorporating the community council areas of Berriedale & Dunbeath, Bower, Caithness West, Castletown, Dunnet & Canisbay, Halkirk District, Latheron Lybster & Clyth, Royal Burgh of Wick, Sinclair Bay, Tannach & District, Thurso, Watten, and any other surrounding area the Funding Panel deems to be of significance. Projects must benefit one or more of the communities, which are geographically defined by community council boundaries. |
How is it managed, who decides and who can apply?
Caithness Community Benefit Fund is managed by a panel of 12 local representatives one from each community council area in Caithness who make the decisions on grant awards from the fund. Administration is provided by Caithness Voluntary Group, a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Applicants must normally fulfil the following conditions to apply to the fund. - The proposal is for projects or activities consistent with the overall priorities and criteria of Caithness Community Fund. - Applicants have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and are set up on a not-for-private-profit basis. However, groups do not need to be registered charities to apply. - Applicants must provide their latest set of accounts, signed by an independent third party. |
What will the fund support?
Caithness Community Fund will support community-led activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities in Caithness. These activities would typically relate to community facilities, skills and employment, community or local events, sport and recreation, environmental improvements, youth and education, heritage and/or net zero/emissions reduction initiatives. Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities including running costs. Groups seeking to undertake capital projects in respect of land or assets (e.g. village halls, community spaces) must either own the property, or have a minimum twenty-five-year lease.
Caithness Community Fund will support community-led activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities in Caithness. These activities would typically relate to community facilities, skills and employment, community or local events, sport and recreation, environmental improvements, youth and education, heritage and/or net zero/emissions reduction initiatives. Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities including running costs. Groups seeking to undertake capital projects in respect of land or assets (e.g. village halls, community spaces) must either own the property, or have a minimum twenty-five-year lease.
What grants are available?
- Micro grants up to £50
- Main grants from £501-£7,500
Grant holders must be able to spend their grant within 12 months of an award.
- Micro grants up to £50
- Main grants from £501-£7,500
Grant holders must be able to spend their grant within 12 months of an award.
How much money is available?
Approximately £55,000 is available each year.
Approximately £55,000 is available each year.
How to apply?
Depending on what size of grant you would like to apply for, download one of the applicable forms below.
Please be aware that there are a number of categories on what you cannot apply for funding for. Please visit the CVG website to explore these categories, click here.
Please be aware that there are a number of categories on what you cannot apply for funding for. Please visit the CVG website to explore these categories, click here.
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