Case Studies

Murieston Community Council

Murieston Community Council applied for CARES funding to support the creation of a Community Action Plan. The area will soon be able to access community benefits from nearby wind farms; a Community Action Plan will outline the community’s vision and provide a strategy on how to achieve it.

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Johnstonebridge Community Council

Johnstonebridge Community Council applied for CARES funding to support the creation of a Community Action Plan. The result is a plan that will guide not only investment but also any decision making that will affect the area in the future.

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Strathpeffer Community Council

The EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Community Fund is a community benefit fund linked to its Corriemoillie Wind farm near Garve in the Highlands. The fund benefits five community councils including Strathpeffer Community Council who applied for CARES funding to support the creation of a Community Action Plan.

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Finderne Development Trust

Finderne Development Trust was set up in 2018 to drive the sustainable rural regeneration of Finderne in Moray, and used CARES funding to hold a community consultation and help create a long-term vision.

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Stroupster Community Fund

Stroupster Community Fund uses money from Greencoat UK Wind to fund projects to benefit the local area of Dunnet & Canisbay, a rural area which faces challenges but also benefits from iconic scenery and tourist links.

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Annandale & Nithsdale Community Benefit Company

Community benefit funding generated by Harestanes Wind Farm is used to benefit communities in Annandale and Nithsdale.

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