The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Funding

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Location

Scotland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund gives £150,000 per year to local communities. The money goes to areas around Greenrigg, Fauldhouse, Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts. This covers parts of West Lothian and North Lanarkshire in Scotland. The fund amount increases with inflation each year. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The fund focuses on energy and charity projects. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting you can apply at any time.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Must be located in Greenrigg, Fauldhouse, Harthill, Eastfield or Shotts areas

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Funder track record
Recent awards data

Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.

Awards published

8,598

Typical award

£1,500

Most awards

£500 to £5,000

Most funded region

Scotland

3,547 awards in 2025, up from 2,326 the year before.

Recent awards include Time To Heal (£5,000, 2025), Glenrothes & District Foodbank Community Project (£4,700, 2025) and Heathhall Community Council (£4,000, 2025).

This funder has made 8,598 awards with a typical award of £1,500. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Foundation Scotland

The West Benhar Community Benefit Fund provides an index linked fund of £150,000 per year for the communities of Greenrigg and Fauldhouse in West Lothian and Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts in North Lanarkshire.

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Last updated: 18 August 2026