Through our Clyde Extension wind farm we make around £300,000 per year available for community and charitable projects. Over its lifetime we expect to invest £7.5million in local projects.

APPLYING TO THE FUND

The Clyde Extension Fund is split three ways. The Main Fund covers the Community Council areas of: Quothquan and Thankerton; Duneaton; Biggar; and Symington.

Applications are open for the Main Fund, which covers the four Community Council areas listed above. Eligibility and other information can be found on the fund guidelines document below.

There are four funding rounds per year, although the panel is willing to consider applications under £5,000 and urgent applications outwith these cycles.

The deadlines for applying to the fund are:

  • 31st December 2022
  • 31st March 2023
  • 30th June 2023
  • 30th September 2023
  • 31st December 2023

Main Fund Guidelines

Main Fund Application Form

Crawford & Elvanfoot, and Leadhills both have separate funds. We are currently developing the Leadhills fund. The Crawford fund closed for applications on 31st December 2021, we will update on the successful applicants once the community panel has made decisions on awards.

Below are some of the recent awards from the Clyde Extension Fund.

OrganisationProjectAward
Symington Tinto AFCClubhouse and Car-park renovations£196,522
Crawfordjohn HallSolar PV and Battery Storage£20,782
Libberton Primary Parent CouncilUpgrade play equipment£34,140
Biggar RFCSolar PV, Battery Storage and improved heating£117,500
The Corn ExchangeRepairs to clock tower and roof£70,000
Tinto Village DayTowards the 2022 gala day£5,000
Biggar Men's ShedTo upgrade windows and doors£28,269
Biggar Primary Parent CouncilCreation of a rooftop cafe£8,467

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information on this fund please contact:

Colin McMillan

Community Investment Manager

Tel: 07423314294

Email: [email protected]