Launch of new Micro Grant

The purpose of the micro grant is to provide a grant, with a low barrier to access, for residents / small groups, to enable access to community funds for a One-Off project or activity that has a benefit to community life. The Micro Grant is designed to allow a single […]

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Aberarder Local Fund

Please find below information circulated by SSE on the upcoming Aberarder Local Fund consultation. These include session dates, times and locations of drop in sessions and presentations.  The aim of the consultation is to define: The area of benefit – where funding should be available. Fund priorities – the issues […]

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SSE Scholarship Funding 2026

SSE have announced a funding opportunity for young people who will be undertaking STEM-related courses at university or college in the coming year and who live within the community council areas of the Stronelairg and Dunmaglass Scholarship Programme (Strathdearn, Strathnairn, Stratherrick & Foyers, Fort Augustus & Glenmoriston, Laggan, Glengarry, and […]

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Aberarder and Corriegarth Local Fund

In line with the UK Government guidance (published on 10 March 2025), the current total lifetime value of this fund is £1.05 million and is associated with the following project infrastructure: Aberarder Wind Farm Substation – Existing Dunmaglass 132kV Overhead Line Aberarder Wind Farm Substation Corriegarth 2 Wind Farm Substation […]

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Annual General Meeting – 27th January 2026, 7pm

2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE STRATHNAIRN COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND You are invited to the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SCBF Tuesday 27th January at 7 pm at the Farr Community Hall.The main points for the meeting include:        1    A report by the Chair on SCBF activities    2    Q&A session, open discussion, feedback from membersTo allow the AGM to take place we must have at […]

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Annual General Meeting – 9th December 2024, 7pm

2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE STRATHNAIRN COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND You are invited to the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SCBF Monday 9th December at 7 pm at the Farr Community Hall.The main points for the meeting include:        1    A report by the Chair on SCBF activities    2    Q&A session, open discussion, feedback from membersTo allow the AGM to take place we must have at least […]

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Annual General Meeting – 6th November 2023, 7pm

2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE STRATHNAIRN COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND You are invited to the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SCBF Monday 6th November at 7 pm at the Farr Community Hall.The main points for the meeting include:        1    A report by the Chair on SCBF activities    2    Q&A session, open discussion, feedback from membersTo allow the AGM to take place we must have at least […]

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SSE Renewables launches Wind Farm Scholarship Fund

Launch of Stronelairg & Dunmaglass Wind Farms Scholarship Fund —————Press Release————— New Scholarship Fund Opens for Applications Stronelairg & Dunmaglass Wind Farms are pleased to announce the launch of a new Scholarship Fund to support young people studying a STEM course at university. The scholarship fund has been created to […]

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SCBF seeking members feedback on the HUB

With the recent hiring of a dedicated Community Development Officer the SCBF Directors have reviewed the Investment Fund and the potential use of the money in the fund. As a reminder the Investment Fund is currently sitting at 1.1 million pounds, and its purpose is to have money available for […]

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