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Tannach and District Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

This fund provides bursaries to residents of the Tannach and District Community Councils area in Caithness to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy. The fund is provided from the Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust and aims to improve opportunities and livelihoods of people living in Tannach and District. Awards are made to those seeking to undertake training or education in key sectors including Health and Social Care, Teaching and Education, Food and Drink, Tourism and Customer Services, Culture and Heritage, Communications and IT, Renewables and Energy, STEM, Construction and Trades, and Sea-based industries. Courses leading to formal or recognised qualifications will be favoured, however other courses will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate how the skills and knowledge gained will realistically support them in securing or retaining work. The fund covers various types of courses including Apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, undergraduate degrees, post-graduate qualifications (though not PhDs), and short vocational courses on a full time or part time basis.

Stroupster Wind Farm Education and Training Fund (Dunnet & Canisbay)

This fund provides bursaries to residents of the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area of Caithness to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy. The fund is provided from Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and aims to improve opportunities and livelihoods of people living in Dunnet & Canisbay. Awards are made to those seeking to undertake training or education in key sectors including Health and Social Care, Teaching and Education, Food and Drink, Tourism and Customer Services, Culture, Heritage and the Natural Environment, Communications and Information Technology, Renewables, Energy and Climate Change, Engineering, Science, Maths and Technology, Construction and the Trades, and Sea based industries. Courses leading to formal or recognised qualifications are favoured, however other courses will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate how the skills and knowledge gained will realistically support them in securing or retaining work. Supported courses can include apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, undergraduate degrees, post-graduate qualifications (though not PhDs), short vocational courses, and other courses that meet the fund purpose.

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

This fund provides bursaries to residents of the following Community Council areas in Caithness; Watten, Halkirk District, and Lybster, Latheron and Clyth. It helps them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy. The purpose of the fund is to improve opportunities and livelihoods of people living in these areas. Awards are made to those seeking to undertake training or education in key sectors relevant to the area, including Health and Social Care, Teaching and Education, Food and Drink, Tourism and Customer Services, Culture, Heritage and the Natural Environment, Communications and Information Technology, Renewables, Energy and Climate Change, Engineering, Science, Maths and Technology, Construction and the Trades, and Sea based industries. Courses leading to formal or recognised qualifications will be favoured, however other courses will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate how the skills and knowledge gained will realistically support them in securing or retaining work. Courses supported can be on a full time or part time basis and may include apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships, Foundation Apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, undergraduate degrees, post-graduate qualifications (though not PhDs), short vocational courses, and other courses that meet the Fund purpose. Awards are made for costs that are directly related to attending your course or apprenticeship, including course fees, study aids and equipment, tools for trade, travel and subsistence costs, accommodation costs, childcare costs, and driving lessons.

Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund

The Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living within 15km of the Glenkerie Wind Farm in Scottish Borders and South Lanarkshire. The fund began in 2014 and provides an annual amount of at least £57,200 per year, rising in line with inflation, for the operating life of the wind farm which is expected to be 25 years. The overall aims are to support activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. Grant sizes range from small grants (£250-£2,000), medium grants (£2,001-£10,000), to large grants (over £10,001 to £15,000, with awards over £15,000 only in exceptional circumstances). Priority is given to applications from communities within 10km of the wind farm including Tweedsmuir, Broughton, Drumelzier and Coulter, though other communities within the 15km radius are eligible including Stobo, Biggar, Symington, Roberton, Lamington, Wiston and Skirling.

Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is provided by Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of the Langhope Rig Wind Farm located near Hawick in the Scottish Borders. An annual amount of £80,000, rising in line with inflation, is paid into the fund for the operating life of the wind farm. In 2025, the annual contribution to the fund was just over £118,000. The fund comprises two sub-funds, with Sub-fund A being a single joint fund that supports groups and organisations delivering projects and services across three community council areas. The fund provides grants to support charitable activities that encourage community activity and promote community spirit, ensure adequate access to services for all community members, improve local transport infrastructure, build the local economy, build community capacity and cohesion between groups, and develop or maintain community assets. Grant requests to support a wide range of costs and activities will be considered, including equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities.