Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

The Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports the communities of Greengairs, Upperton, Longriggend, Caldercruix and Plains in North Lanarkshire. Each community receives an equal share of the annual payment which totals an index-linked annual sum of £180,000. This is a devolved fund with each community distributing funding in line with community priorities and in response to community need. Foundation Scotland distributes the Plains Community Fund directly in partnership with a local Panel, while tailored arrangements are in place with lead organisations in the other three communities – Upperton, Longriggend and Caldercruix – who are each responsible for distribution in their communities. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in each community within the area of benefit can apply to each of the local funds. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community, including the Upperton Residents Committee, the Longriggend Village Council, Caldercruix Community Council and the Plains Panel, which seek to be representative of the community.