Loscar Wind Farm Community Fund

The Loscar Wind Farm Community Funds make small grants to support environmental sustainability and general community activities. Wind farm operator Renewable Energy Systems (RES) established the funds for communities close to the site of their Loscar wind farm in Harthill, Rotherham. RES operate renewable energy plants throughout the UK, with the Loscar wind project generating clean electricity since 2010. Grants are available for projects and initiatives that educate, promote or implement sustainable use of energy and energy efficiency, sustainable use of other resources, reducing climate change, nature conservation, and charitable environmental projects that address the needs of the local community. This funding is specifically for the benefit of community initiatives within the parishes of Harthill, Woodall, Thorpe Salvin and Wales. Eligible activities include educational projects within local primary and secondary schools, free information events about domestic solar or wind power, projects to improve the energy efficiency of residents on low incomes, free practical workshops about composting methods, hedge restoration and wildflower planting schemes, activities for older people, pre-school groups, homework clubs, and sports groups. Most grants will be for less than £5,000.