Strathy North

Through our Strathy North wind farm we make around £225,000 per year available for community and charitable projects. Between 2014 and 2039 we expect to invest £4.5million in local projects.

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 £25,000 to support projects which build the sustainability of the local communities as vibrant places to live, work and visit, and support the development of a range of activities and services available to the community such as:

• The running costs of groups
• Employees or essential workers
• Cost consultation and feasibility studies
• Events and festivals
• The cost of purchasing equipment
• Maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities

Projects in the following community council areas can apply:

• Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra
• Melvich
• Strathy and Armadale

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 £25,000 should contact the Community Investment Manager (details below) before applying.

FUND TIMETABLE - 2025

Application deadlines and panel dates:

HOW TO APPLY

First, please read the guidance for the relevant Fund and then click the Application link to be taken to our online application portal.

Any groups looking for funding of more than £25,000 should contact the Community Investment Manager (details below) before applying.

Strathy North Community Fund

Strathy North Micro Grant Fund

FARR NORTH APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

The Strathy North 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 Farr North Community Development Trust. For further information, email: development@farrnorth.org.uk.

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information on this fund please contact:

KIRSTY PARTRIDGE Community Investment Manager Tel: 07493 882554 Email: Kirsty.partridge2@sse.com