Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Fund

The Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Fund is funded by SSE community benefit funding from the Hadyard Hill wind farm in South Ayrshire and Nadara from its Assel Valley wind farm also in South Ayrshire. The fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting the community area of Pinwherry and Pinmore. The fund supports 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, and other community benefit projects. Funds are available on a rolling basis throughout the year, with applications accepted at any time. The usual timescale for award decisions is 6-8 weeks, though groups must apply a minimum of 4 weeks before their proposed project start date. The fund offers standard grants between £500 and £10,000, and large grants over £10,000 and up to £25,000, though grants of over £25,000 may be considered. Decisions are made by the Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Fund Advisory Panel, which comprises people who live in the area and includes members appointed by Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council.