Consideration may be given to an application from outside these areas at the discretion of the fund panel but only if it can be shown that such an application provides a demonstrable benefit to those communities within the area of benefit.
To apply for a grant community groups or organisations must be properly constituted. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must be able to demonstrate community benefit. The fund welcomes applications from organisations that make a difference across a range of areas including:
- community buildings - projects which maintain and develop buildings being used and run by the community, especially projects which help ensure their sustainability for the future
- community transport initiatives.
- conservation, wildlife and animal sanctuary projects - in particular those which improve communal land
- education and skills development. The elderly - projects focused on improving access to activities and services.
- energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- health and sport - projects that help provide access to services that aim to improve the health and well-being of the local community.
- heritage - projects that celebrate protect and promote local culture, history and heritage.
- regeneration - community projects that help to reduce crime levels, increase employment, housing or the physical environment.
- self-help groups - community groups that deliver basic services.
- vulnerable people - projects which enable increased access to services and facilities for people with disabilities, the homeless and those disadvantaged.
- young people - projects which focus on improving access to services where young people can play a key role in decision making.
- any other project that benefits the community
- There must be wider benefit to the community with all projects funded from the fund.
- Community fund guidelines
Garreg Llwyd Hill Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Application Pack
Garreg Llwyd Hill Wind Farm Application Form
