Clyde South Lanarkshire Extension
Through our Clyde Wind Farm, we make around £382,000 available from our Clyde South Lanarkshire Extension Fund per year for community and charity projects.
Additional funding is committed to the regional Sustainable Development Fund. This fund opens every two years and supports transformational projects across the South Lanarkshire local authority area.
Project eligibility
The Clyde South Lanarkshire Extension Fund is split into three separate funds which cover:
- Clyde SL Extension – Biggar, Duneaton, Symington, Quothquan and Thankerton
- Clyde SL Extension – Leadhills
- Clyde SL Extension – Crawford and Elvanfoot
Applications are open for the Biggar, Duneaton, Symington, Quothquan and Thankerton fund and the Leadhills fund. Eligibility and other information can be found in the fund guidelines document and application form below.
The community funds can support projects which:
- encourage community activity and promote community spirit
- ensure adequate access to services for all community members
- improve local transport infrastructure
- build the local economy
- build community capacity and cohesion between groups, and/or
- develop or maintain community assets.
You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and not be set up for individual profit. If you are unsure if your group is eligible, please contact us for advice.
Note: The Crawford and Elvanfoot community has a separate fund. We are currently working with the community to open the fund for community groups to apply. In the meantime, groups can apply to our Clyde South Lanarkshire Main Community Fund administered by South Lanarkshire Council.
Fund timetable – 2026
There are four funding rounds per year, although the panel is willing to consider applications under £5,000 and urgent applications outwith these cycles.
Deadlines
| Biggar, Symington, Duneaton, and Quothquan and Thankerton | Leadhills |
| 20 March 2026 | 3 June 2026 |
| 26 June 2026 | 2 September 2026 |
| 18 September 2026 | 2 December 2026 |
| 11 December 2026 | 3 March 2027 |
How to apply
Please read the guidance for the relevant fund and then click the application link to be taken to our online application portal.
Any groups looking for funding of more than £25,000 should contact the Community Investment Manager (details below) before applying.
Apply to the Clyde SL Extension Biggar, Duneaton, Symington, Quothquan and Thankerton Community Fund
Community fund guidance
Biggar, Duneaton, Symington, Quothquan and Thankerton Community Fund guidance (PDF download)Begin a new application
Apply for funding (opens in new tab or window)Continue an existing fund application or grant
Log on to the community investment portal (opens in new tab or window)Apply to the Clyde SL Extension Leadhills Community Fund
Community fund guidance
Leadhills Community Fund guidance (PDF download)Begin a new application
Apply for funding (opens in new tab or window)Continue an existing fund application or grant
Log on to the community investment portal (opens in new tab or window)Clyde South Lanarkshire Extension Micro Grant Fund
Each community council can manage their own Micro Grant fund through our community benefit funds. Please contact your local community council for more details.
Funding case study
Young people throughout the Clyde area benefit from Biggar Youth Project SCIO
£490,000 awarded to BYP SCIO from the Clyde Wind Farm Main & Extension Funds.
The Biggar Youth Project was established in 1996 to provide drop-in activities for young people aged 10-18 in the South Lanarkshire town of Biggar. Since then, the youth work project has grown having taken ownership of the historical Old Auction Rig and now provide a regular structured service to over 120 members. Their services support the mental health and wellbeing of young people. Volunteers and staff provide a safe space during lunchtime, after-school and during the holidays for those in the Biggar High School catchment area. Young people feel included, supported, listened to and respected, which are key cornerstones of the Biggar Youth Project.
Refurbishment of the Old Auction Rig was an important next step for the Biggar Youth Project to improve energy efficiency, lighting, aesthetics, functionality for the young people, financial sustainability, and progress towards net-zero plans. Clyde Wind Farm awarded £490,000 towards the total project cost of £893,000.
Before refurbishment, the building was well used by the young people. However, it was both tired and very energy inefficient having been heated by gas with poor insulation and very little natural light. The renovation work is now complete, and the space has been completely transformed. The project is an extremely good case of energy efficiency whereby it has lowered energy use by over 60% while also lowering carbon emissions by over 70%.
Success at Biggar Youth Project SCIO is down to a strong group of volunteers, staff, and youth workers, who have built a culture of placing young people at the heart of the community. The recently established Youth Forum, a group of 20 young people who meet to discuss the development of services, is testament to this. Their next steps are to expand the existing activities to further help young people in the area.
Contact details
For more information on this fund, please contact:
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Colin McMillanCommunity Investment ManagerTel: 07423314294 Email: colin.mcmillan@sse.com |