North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund

The North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund supports community activity and development in ten community council areas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The wind farm became operational in 2010 and will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils or similar organisations to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities. The fund supports a broad range of charitable activities of community, not-for-profit groups. Ten community councils are eligible for funding: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy. Groups wishing to apply must contact their local Community Council directly, as each has its own guidance on applications and grant distribution. Most grants paid out are under £500 to support low-cost local community projects, though larger projects may be considered at the discretion of individual Community Councils.