Community
What we do
The EKCF, governed by Trustees, distributes funds, primarily from windfarms, to individuals or organisations within the area of East Kintyre for projects that fall within the purposes of:
the advancement of community development and sustainability (including rural regeneration), education, arts, heritage, culture, science, and environmental protection or improvement,
the provision or organisation of recreational facilities,
the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
The Charity Trustees will not normally support:
projects which do not meet the public benefit test as outlined in OSCR’s guidance document on these matters (download here),
projects that are to be expected to be undertaken by statutory bodies, such as local Council, Social Work, Police, Schools and Health Service,
grants sought retrospectively.
What we will fund
The Charity Trustees usually make grants of between £200 and £50,000. Grants can be up to 100% of the cost of a suitable proposal, but the Trustees will consider funding part of the cost of a such proposal where the total cost is shared with one or more other funders. They might also encourage applicants to seek matched or additional sources of funding for their proposal.
The Trustees manage, as part of the EKCF, the Abbeyfield Fund. Grants from this fund is for projects where the majority of those benefiting are 70 years of age or over. Applications for larger projects, with grants ranging between £250 and £5,000, are made using the normal EKCF form, and the Trustees will decide whether to use the main fund or the Abbeyfield Fund. For smaller projects, with grants less than £250, the EKCF can be contacted at any time through the year, and will likely not require a form to be completed.
Charity Trustees
Alasdair Bennett - Acting Co-Chair & Treasurer
Russ Baum - Acting Co-Chair & Secretary
Ian Brodie
Shelagh Cameron
Audrey Willan
Application Process
Before making an application, please read the criteria guidance, linked below.
To make an application, please complete the Word form, linked below, and send to info.ekcf@gmail.com, attaching all associated documents as files; these can be scanned images.
If you have any queries regarding the application form, or eligibility criteria, please contact the Secretary at info.ekcf@gmail.com.
The next funding application window will be from 26 July to 6 September 2024.