Seventeen community groups in Dumfries and Galloway have been successful in receiving a share of £20,000 from EDF power solutions UK’s Stranoch wind farm sponsorship fund.
EDF power solution UK’s annual fund for the wind farm supports small-scale grants for projects that make a positive difference to local people, particularly those living in and around the communities closest to the Stranoch development, located between New Luce and Barrhill.
Through the latest funding round people of all ages across the area will benefit from a range of events, community meet-ups and programmes of engagement.
Newton Stewart Initiative received £2000 towards the hire of Vibe 75 and food/refreshments for the Newton Stewart Wellbeing Hub and Happy Daze. NSI are grateful for this funding which allows both groups to continue running, providing warm spaces and hot drinks. Both groups help to reduce social isolation, signposting and reminiscing.
For more information on the funds allocated and to find out more about the fund click here