Watten Wind Farm Trust

The Watten Wind Farm Trust, established through a partnership between Watten Community Council and Foundation Scotland, manages funds from multiple wind farm donors for the benefit of the Watten community in Highland, Scotland. The Trust provides grants to support charitable activities that encourage community activity and promote community spirit, improve the ability of groups to meet local priorities, enhance telecommunications infrastructure, provide access to the local environment, support individual development and life chances, improve sports and recreational facilities, and encourage economic activity within the fund area. In 2025, the Watten Panel made a series of multi-year funding awards to support local community groups, allocating £550,000 over five years to eight groups in recognition of the incredible work happening within Watten. This approach reflects a commitment to open and trusting grantmaking. The fund receives annual indexed-linked contributions from five wind farms including Wathegar, Wathegar 2, Bad a Cheo, Bilbster, and Halsary Wind Farms.