Impact reports and videos
We are committed to sharing the learning from the community projects that our funding supports.
The reports and videos below showcase studies of successful community initiatives.
1. Celebrating 10 years of the Sustainable Development Fund
The Sustainable Development Fund supports socio-economic impact in the regions SSE Renewables operates.
This video showcases impactful projects supported during the first 10 years of the fund.
The Sustainable Development Fund is supported by the Clyde, Dunmaglass and Stronelairg Wind Farm joint venture partners SSE Renewables, Greencoat UK Wind PLC and GLIL Corporate Holdings Ltd.
2. Building community capacity in Angus
The Seagreen Community Fund is supporting costal communities in Angus - this video highlights the impact of the Tealing Development Trust.
The Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm is a joint venture between TotalEnergies and SSE Renewables.
10 years of SDF
This report, published in November 2023, shows the impact of the £13.4 million invested by the Sustainable Development Fund during the first 10 years of delivery. The report includes the Social Return on Investment and results of recipient research. The Sustainable Development Fund is supported by the Clyde, Dunmaglass and Stronelairg Wind Farm joint venture partners SSE Renewables and Greencoat UK Wind PLC and GLIL Corporate Holdings
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Dogger Bank Community Fund Evaluation
The independent evaluation, published in March 2024, by Ekosgen shows the impact of the £1 million invested by Dogger Bank in STEM attainment. Dogger Bank Wind Farm is a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables, Equinor and Vårgrønn.
Beatrice Impact Report
This report, published March 2023, shows that the Beatrice Community Fund invested £6 million in the local communities during the construction and operation of the offshore wind farm. The report highlights the impact of the wind farm on local jobs, skills creation and enhancing community assets. The report also highlights the impact of the investments against the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd, is a partnership between SSE Renewables, SDIC, Red Rock Power Ltd, TRIG, Equitix.
Sutherland Report
This report, published April 2021, shows that our Strathy North, Achany, Gordonbush and Gordonbush Extension wind farms in Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland will contribute over £23.1 million to local communities.
Achany & Rosehall Funds Impact Report
This report, published in February 2025, shows how the community benefit funds linked to SSE Renewables Achany and RWE Rosehall wind farms have delivered significant value across the three Sutherland communities they serve. The two funds are administered using a multi-community and multi-developer collaborative model which has played a vital role in enabling positive impact. The study also marks the first time that the impact of community benefit funds has been assessed using Wellbeing Adjusted Life Years (WELLBYs), a system used to measure improvements in life satisfaction. It was commissioned by SSE Renewables, Foundation Scotland and RWE.
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You can also read some case studies showcasing the positive social and economic difference the funding has made for local groups.