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Enable

Enable is an innovative, joint grants programme with Lloyds Banking Group aimed at boosting community volunteering. Funding is provided to Scottish charities to support projects delivered through volunteers, with Lloyds Banking Group colleagues across Scotland volunteering their time and skills to help deliver the projects and support the charities. The programme provides 3-year grants ranging from £30,000 to £90,000 (£10,000-£30,000 per annum) as restricted funding for volunteering projects, costs, and initiatives. The Foundation recognizes the extreme impact of the cost-of-living crisis and solely focuses on helping charities who support vulnerable groups and people. Eligible volunteering costs include volunteer database costs, transport, manager salaries, training, protective equipment, out-of-pocket expenses, insurance, administration, and recruitment costs. Funding can also be used to purchase materials for activities that volunteers are delivering, such as plants for gardens, equipment for online services, or supplies for volunteer-led activities. This unique programme combines both funding and volunteer support to help charities grow stronger and thrive beyond the lifetime of their grant.

Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable projects benefiting those living in the areas served by the community councils of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth and the area served by Cabrach Community Association. The fund receives an annual donation of £288,000 (2025) from Vattenfall, the wind farm developer, rising in line with the Retail Price Index, for the operating lifetime of the wind farm. The overall purpose is to support positive change by investing in a wide range of community-led activities that are strategic, creative and help create lasting impact. The fund prioritizes projects that improve community services and facilities, increase participation in culture and recreation, preserve the natural environment, promote rural regeneration including sustainable transport and business development, and celebrate the area's cultural and historic heritage. Grants can support equipment, running costs, consultations, staff salaries related to project delivery, and maintenance of community facilities. In addition to the main fund, there are two thematic schemes: Volunteer Development Bursaries offering up to £500 to individuals for volunteer training and skills development, and School Transport Grants totaling £7,000 annually for swimming lessons transport costs.