Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund in the UK
Deadline: 29-Jul-22
The Two Ridings Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to support projects that improve the local quality of life and community resources for residents who live in the parish council areas of Barmston and Fraisthorpe, Carnaby and part of the area served by Bridlington town council that sits south of the Spa.
The Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is being made available by Octopus Solutions, the developers of the Fraisthorpe wind farm.
Priority will be given to projects that:
Enhance quality of life for local residents
Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities
Promote community spirit and encourage community activity
Larger grants and multi-year requests could include but are not limited to:-
Refurbishment of community buildings or other local assets
Community transport or digital projects for isolated areas
Community leisure facilities
Outreach & support services for people in rural isolation
Funding Information
Grants are available of between £500 and £10,000
Please note there are 2 separate application forms, one for small grants up to £2,000 and one for large grants over £2,001
Eligibility Criteria
Groups must:
Be a voluntary organisation, community group, small charity or other type of not for profit organisation with charitable aims
Have a constitution or governing document
Have been in existence for at least 6 months
Have a bank account in the name of the group
Have at least 3 unrelated people on their management committee (the majority should be unpaid)
For more information, visit https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/fraisthorpe-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/