The SOLWEC Board allocate a proportion of profits every year towards a Community Fund. The SOLWEC Community Fund aims to support communities in the vicinity of West Browncastle and Nutberry wind farms to pursue projects which reduce greenhouse gas emissions or improve the environment and benefit the people who live in the immediate vicinity of the windfarms.
The SOLWEC Community Benefit Fund is open until midnight on February 28th 2026. Late applications cannot be considered. Projects will be considered by the SOLWEC Board and assessed against the aims of the Fund at their March Board 2026 meeting.
Before applying, please read the Guidance Note fully by clicking the button below. When you are ready, click the Application Form button.
Recent funding awards:
The following grants were awarded in March 2025:
- Climate Action Strathaven - £5,000 for bike repair workshops.
- Newmilns Regeneration Association - £3,413 towards a community gardening project,
- Dungavel Residents' Association - £3,053 toward a community gardening project.
- East Kilbride Citizen's Advice - £2,875 for energy efficient appliances for low income households.
- Blackwood Estate Community Association - £1,250 for wildlife activities in community woodland.
