Halkirk District Benefit Fund

Halkirk District Benefit Fund provides community benefit to individuals residing in and to groups operating in the Benefit Fund area. The fund receives an annual payment from the 21 turbine Causeymire Wind Farm, which is owned and managed by Ventient Energy. The area of benefit is Halkirk District Community Council boundary, including Altnabreac, Banniskirk, Calder, Georgemas, Harpsdale, Spittal, Mybster and Westerdale. The Fund Purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development including advancing citizenship or community development, recreational activities and facilities, sustainable development and regeneration, education relating to environment culture heritage or history, improved environmental amenities, and buildings or sites of architectural, historic, or community importance within Halkirk District. Applicants should demonstrate local consultation, partnership working, local procurement, and sustainable development considerations.