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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Updated Grants

SCBF have made some changes to both the Home Heating Grant & the Energy Efficiency Grants. Home Heating Grant The £500 Home Heating Grant has been updated to reflect the changes in Net Household Income, which the Scottish Government has adjusted for 2023. This will increase the eligibility for a […]

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Strategy 2022 and beyond

The SCBF Board of Directors have worked together to develop a Strategy for the SCBF and this can be found here. We will review and update this annually to ensure we incorporate feedback from our members, community groups and Strathnairn residents; to reflect changes in how funds are utilised and […]

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Rescheduled AGM: 7pm, 20 January 2022

The SCBF AGM scheduled for the 13 December 2021 could not take place as insufficient members attended for the meeting to be quorate. The AGM has been rescheduled for Thursday 20 January 2022 at 7.00pm via Zoom. Details of how to join the meeting have been sent by email or […]

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Job Opportunity: Provision of Secretariat Services to SCBF

INTRODUCTIONSCBF is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. It distributes funding for the benefit of the community of Strathnairn derived from four windfarms and a hydroelectric scheme. Total income is expected to be approximately £300,000 in the financial year to August 2022. The grant programme consists of […]

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SCBF AGM: 13th December 2021

Members are invited to attend the SCBF AGM, taking place at 7pm on Monday 13th December 2021 at Farr Community Hall. All members will shortly receive an invitation by post or email. If you would like to attend, but are not currently a member, please complete a membership form (available […]

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Education Grants 2021/2022

Application forms for Education Grants are now available for the academic year starting August 2021. A single grant of £300 per academic year is available to support education costs, not funded by statutory provision, of children and young people aged 21 and under who are permanent residents of the Strathnairn […]

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Director Vacancies

The Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund (SCBF) is looking for engaged community members to growtheir team of Directors. There is one meeting a month on a Thursday, currently online, with the hope to be in person when possible. If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch: cosec@strathnairncbf.com

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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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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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2022 Annual General Meeting

2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE STRATHNAIRN COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND All members are invited to the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SCBF Thursday 27 October at 7 pm at the Farr Community Hall. The main points for the meeting include:    1    Standing down of all Directors, announcing which Members will take up appointments as Directors / re-election            We continue […]

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