Gordonbush

Through our Gordonbush wind farm we make around £200,000 per year available for community and charitable projects. Between 2011 and 2036 we expect to invest £5.2 million in local projects. An additional £36,000 per year is also made available to support the Gordonbush Project Apprenticeship Scheme.

Additional funding is committed to the regional Sustainable Development Fund. This fund opens every two years and supports transformational projects across the Highland local authority area.

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY

The community fund offers grants of up to £20,000 to support projects which:

• Support charitable activities that will develop the area's assets (natural, environmental, physical, culture and heritage, economic and social)
• Build the sustainability of the local communities as vibrant places to live, work and visit

Projects in the following community council areas can apply:

• Rogart
• Golspie
• Brora
• Helmsdale

You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and not be set up for individual profit. If you are unsure if your group is eligible, please contact us for advice.

Any group seeking funding of more than £20,000 should contact the Community Investment Manager (details below) before applying.

FUND TIMETABLE

Application Deadlines:

• 31 January
• 31 August

HOW TO APPLY

First, read the Fund guidance, available to download below.

Gordonbush Fund Guidance

GORDONBUSH PROJECT APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

The Gordonbush Community Fund also supports an apprenticeship scheme to help local people develop their skills and secure employment in the area. An apprenticeship grant can help with the costs incurred by a business in supporting an apprentice and the related travel, accommodation, and training costs for the apprentice. The scheme is managed by Voluntary Groups Sutherland. For further information, email: [email protected] 

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information on this fund please contact:

DAVID SHEARER Community Fund Manager Tel: 07823 783 404 Email: [email protected]