Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)

The Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore) is funded by SSE community benefit funding from the Hadyard Hill wind farm in South Ayrshire. The fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting the community area of Pinwherry and Pinmore. Around £50,000 in total is provided each year, with grants available in two tiers: standard grants from £500 to £10,000, and large grants from over £10,000 to £25,000. The fund supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of Pinwherry and Pinmore. Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities including equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The Hadyard Hill Pinwherry and Pinmore Advisory Panel, made up of community councillors and local volunteer members, decides on grant awards with administration provided by Foundation Scotland. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate: making a difference through building community leadership and enabling communities to take ownership of assets; match funding from other sources; local procurement; care for the environment by minimizing environmental impact; local consultation demonstrating community support; and partnership working with other organizations to add value.