Inch Cape Construction Fund

The Inch Cape Construction Fund supports community projects that help tackle the effects of poverty and inequality while improving the environment and supporting sustainability for residents of the Prestonpans or Cockenzie & Port Seton community council areas. Launched in February 2024, the fund is provided by Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a joint venture between Red Rock Power and ESB Energy, which is developing the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. A total of £45,000 will be available for distribution over the first twelve months. The Fund will support charitable activities that contribute to at least one of the following outcomes: improving physical and/or mental health and wellbeing; reducing isolation or loneliness within the community; increasing access to education, learning and employment; improving the local environment; or reducing food or fuel poverty. Grants may support a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects may benefit children, families, adults or older people, whilst activities helping people overcome additional challenges such as disability, discrimination or other complex life circumstances are especially welcome. Applications are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year. The usual timescale for award decisions is 6-8 weeks but groups must apply a minimum of 4 weeks before their proposed project start date.