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Shell in partnership with Foundation Scotland
As a major employer in Scotland – Shell is keen to make a positive contribution to the communities where it works. 
Through their partnership with Foundation Scotland they have established the Shell UK Community Awards which supports community groups and charities working in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Fife. If your organisation has a focus on education and enterprise you could apply for up to £2000. Find out more at: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/shell-uk/
Funding Scotland’s Online Funding Search Now Even Better!
Funding Scotland is now faster and returns better search results. SCVO have recently upgraded the free funding search website to include a number of improvements and enhancements.
Hillhead of Auquhirie Community Wind Farm Fund – Open Day
Kincardineshire Development Partnership are holding an open day on 2 June at Stonehaven Community Centre from 10 am to 1 pm for any groups/organisations who would like help with:
- Completing their application form.
- Checking completed forms and attachments required.
- More information on the fund itself.
The Hillhead of Auquhirie Wind Farm Community Fund opened for applications on 1 April. Applications to the fund can be made from groups and projects which benefit the communities living in the community council areas of: Arbuthnott; Catterline, Kinneff & Dunnottar; Mearns and Stonehaven & District.
Blue Energy, the energy company who developed the Hillhead of Auquhirie Wind Farm, has established the Community Fund which will see £12,420 per year (index linked) available to support local community projects during the 25 year lifetime of the wind farm. The fund is administered by Kincardineshire Development Partnership (KDP) and managed by a Decision Making Panel made up of members of the local community councils.
The fund is open for applications from 1 April until 30 June. A panel made up of representatives from the community council areas along with a representative from Kincardineshire Development Partnership (KDP) will then meet in August to consider applications.
We actively encourage community groups and projects within the area of benefit noted to apply for this fund.
If you are unable to make this event but would like some help please do not hesitate to contact KDP:
Tel: 01569 763246
Curious about Crowdfunding?
Following the results of a survey to Aberdeenshire communities and businesses, economic development has arranged two free information and awareness raising events on Crowdfunding, which will be delivered by Tim Wright, an internationally recognised expert on the topic.
Tuesday 31st May 2016 – Woodend Barn, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QA
The event will run from 6-9pm
Bookings through Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curious-about-crowdfunding-tickets-25371907057
Tuesday 7th June 2016 – Station Hotel, Station Brae, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9BD
The event will run from 6-9pm
Bookings through Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curious-about-crowdfunding-tickets-25376581037
Community travel grant available
Outdoor activity is recognised as good for our mental and physical wellbeing.
While many can easily get out to enjoy Scotland’s wonderful nature it can be more difficult for those with limited independence; the elderly, those with disabilities and people with a long-term illness, for example.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) wants to help everyone have the chance to enjoy what many people take for granted and is offering 50% travel grants to community and similar groups through the Buchan Countryside Group. Many people simply need some practical help to get their first taster of the outdoors and can use the confidence gained from this first adventure to continue exploring.
The grant is open to groups operating in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Cairngorm National Park. Attractions include nature reserves, wildlife centres, country parks and a network of footpaths that link up our open spaces.
For more information and application details. see the Buchan Countryside Group website.
Scottish Natural Heritage is the government’s adviser on all aspects of nature and landscape across Scotland. For more information on SNH please visit their website.
KINCARDINE AND MEARNS AREA COMMITTEE BUDGET 2016/2017
The Area Committee has a small budget which can be used to ‘top up’ other funding sources in cases where otherwise there would be inadequate funding to allow something to happen.
The use of the budget has to be within guidelines agreed by the Council and in line with themes agreed by the Area Committee. These are listed below.
To apply, please click on the link for an application form; https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/kincardine-and-mearns-area-committee-budget/
and return it to: Area Committee Officer Karen McWilliam – karen.mcwilliam@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Criteria for the Use of the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee Budget 2016/17 onwards, agreed by Area Committee (22.03.16).
- The budget should be used to enable the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee to respond to local needs by adjusting the level of Council Services within its Area and supporting projects which respond to local needs. Projects will be favourably considered if they have clear evidence of community economic development and emerged from, or take cognisance of:
Tesco Bags of Help Greenspace Funding
Do you know a greenspace project in Aberdeenshire Council that would benefit from funding? Local authorities, community groups and organisations can all apply for Tesco Bags of Help funding!
The second round of Tesco Bags of Help is open from 18 April. Bags of Help is available to a wide range of community groups, local authorities and organisations across England, Wales and Scotland and they can apply for grants to improve local green spaces. Successful projects will go forward to a public vote in Tesco stores which will decide whether they receive a grant of £8,000, £10,000 or £12,000. Projects that will get the green light as a result of funding will include new pocket parks, sports facilities, schools, woodland walks and community gardens.
Bags of Help is administered by Groundwork, working in Scotland with greenspace scotland, and funded by Tesco customers from the proceeds of the 5p charge for plastic carrier bags. It will fund projects that benefit communities by physically improving open and greenspaces that do not charge for access. Groundwork anticipate grants being awarded to 144 successful groups across Scotland in November 2016
Full eligibility criteria and detailed application guidance is available online here http://bit.ly/bagsofhelp2.
Good luck and get going as this funding round closes on Fri 3 June 2016.
Cycling Scotland Community Grants now open
Communities can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 via the Cycle Friendly and Sustainable
Community Fund to deliver local cycling projects. The purpose of the Cycle Friendly and Sustainable
Communities Fund (CFSCF) is to support community groups to encourage cycling in their
community and increase the number of locals making journeys by bike.
This Transport Scotland funded grant scheme enables community groups to support and
deliver sustainable projects. Reducing single occupancy car use and increasing active travel
options will also result in reduced local transport related carbon emissions and increased
health and wellbeing of the community. For more information on the fund and to download the
application form and guidance notes, visit:http://tinyurl.com/gs8nw2w
The Volant Charitable Trust
This Trust was set up by the author J K Rowling to support charitable causes.
The Trust has two broad areas of funding:
Charities and projects, whether national or community-based, at home or abroad, that alleviate
social deprivation, with a particular emphasis on women’s and children’s issues.
The next deadline for Volant Grant Application Forms is for the Trustees’ meeting in
September 2016 and is Friday 24th June 2016. For more information, visit:
www.volanttrust.com/how-to-make-application
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund open to organisations working with unpaid carers
Grants are available for up to £80,000 over three years with a maximum of
£35,000 in year one. The emphasis of the Development Grant is to support
the development of a solid foundation for the future. The grant could, for
example, be used to enable an organisation to make a step change such as diversifying its income
streams or setting up a social enterprise to help it become more sustainable in the long term.
Registered charities, not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies that are
working within the UK and have a UK office are eligible to apply. Applications from organisations
working in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales are particularly welcome. Organisations must have a
constitution whose primary purpose is to support unpaid carers.
The deadline for applications is 28th April 2016 (12 noon).
For more information, visit: www.triangletrust.org.uk/apply-funding
Tesco “Bags of Help”
Applications for the Tesco “Bags of Help” fund open on Monday 18th April. “Bags of Help” is funded by Tesco customers from the proceeds of the 5p carrier bag charge and administered by Groundworks and Greenspace Scotland. The scheme is open to community groups to apply for grants of £8,000, £10,000 and £12,000 to improve local greenspaces, e.g. pocket parks, sports facilities, schools, wildlife areas, seafront improvements and community gardens. Tesco customers will be able to cast their vote on which shortlisted local project they would like to see receive the grant from 1 October 2016. For more info and to submit your project visit: http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme
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