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Winscales Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

The Winscales Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund provides grants for charitable activities benefiting communities located close to the Winscales Moor Wind Farm. Administered by Cumbria Community Foundation with support from donor Gravis Capital Management Ltd, this fund supports volunteer-led community groups and local partnerships in the parishes of Winscales, Great Clifton and Little Clifton. The fund prioritizes environmental, educational, and community-related charitable activities that create lasting benefits for local residents. The fund particularly encourages projects that promote sustainable use of energy and resources, biodiversity and habitat conservation, and increased use of renewable energy. Eligible activities include improvements to community buildings, energy conservation projects, hedge restoration and wildflower planting schemes, and free information events about domestic or solar power. Both capital items with tangible lasting benefits and running costs are supported, though salary funding is limited to a maximum of four hours per week. There are no minimum or maximum award amounts, providing flexibility for projects of various scales. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with specific deadline dates published on the Cumbria Community Foundation website. The fund will not support individuals or activities covered under the foundation's normal exclusions.