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Community Fund

The Community Fund provides grants between £100 and £2,000 to community, voluntary, or self-help groups to run projects that meet specific criteria. The fund is distributed by The Co-operative and aims to support local community groups, voluntary organizations, self-help groups, community charities, and local branches of national charities in undertaking community-focused projects. Applications are made through an online application form with guidelines provided.

Common Good Fund

The Common Good Fund provides financial support for a wide range of local community activities in specific Scottish Highland communities. The fund is designed to support projects that have a community-wide benefit. Applications are considered on their individual merits. Funds are available in select burghs including Cromarty, Dingwall, Dornoch, Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Grantown, Invergordon, Inverness, Kingussie, Nairn, and Tain, though some locations may be temporarily closed to applications due to insufficient funds.

Community Benefit Funding - Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm

Community benefit funding is available to eligible projects in 10 beneficiary Community Council areas in the vicinity of Beinn Tharsuinn windfarm. The program provides financial support for projects based in or benefiting communities including Kiltearn, Ardross, Alness, Invergordon, Kilmuir and Logie Easter, Tain, Edderton, Ardgay, Creich, and Dornoch. The funding aims to support community-led initiatives that benefit local residents in the areas surrounding the windfarm. Applications are reviewed and decided upon by local Community Councils, which may apply additional criteria to reflect priorities identified by their communities. Funding cannot be used for political, religious, entertainment or hospitality purposes, or for purposes adverse to CRE Energy Ltd's interest in the windfarm.

Caithness & North Sutherland Fund

Caithness & North Sutherland Fund aims to help people of Caithness & North Sutherland by investing money to increase the attractiveness of Caithness & North Sutherland as a place to live, work and invest with particular emphasis on achieving environment, social, culture and infrastructure improvements. The fund provides grants to voluntary and community organizations, school parent councils, community councils, and community development groups. Grant amounts range from £1,000 to £30,000, with requests for higher amounts considered in exceptional circumstances. The fund supports projects that benefit the local community and contribute to environmental, social, cultural, and infrastructure improvements in the Caithness and North Sutherland regions.

Scotmid Member Choice Award

The Scotmid Member Choice Award is a community funding initiative that allows Scotmid co-operative members to support local community projects through votes earned from in-store purchases. The program operates across four regions (West of Scotland, East of Scotland, North Scotland, and Lakes & Dales) with three voting cycles per year. Shortlisted groups compete for funding, with the top-voted group in each region receiving £5,000 and other shortlisted groups receiving £1,000. Winners of the £5,000 award in Scotland have the additional opportunity to pitch at regional AGMs in spring 2026 for a chance to receive an extra £5,000, decided by member vote. The award supports community projects aligned with Scotmid's co-operative values across various priority areas including active lifestyles, arts and culture, children and families, sustainability, health and wellbeing, and equity and inclusion.

Scotmid Community Grant

The Scotmid Community Grant supports local community, self-help or voluntary groups and charities (including local branches of national charities) or individuals acting for the benefit of local communities. The grant provides funding for one-off investments, purchases, or events that address community issues or support local community initiatives. Applications are welcomed across ten priority categories including Active Lifestyles & Healthy Ageing, Arts Culture & Heritage, Charity & Volunteering, Children Youth & Families, Community-Led Innovation, Sustainability & Environment, Social Impact & Ethical Practices, Health Wellbeing & Mental Resilience, Equity & Inclusion, and Tech & Digital Inclusion. Successful grants may come in the form of money or Society vouchers or a combination of the two. Applicants must be Scotmid members and represent a good cause based within the geographic boundaries of one of Scotmid's stores. The program excludes funding for ongoing running costs, travel, accommodation, individual sponsorship, and religious or political activities. Applications must be submitted at least twelve weeks prior to when the grant is required and are reviewed by Regional Committees in the applicant's geographic area.