Fairburn
Through our Fairburn wind farm we make around £110,000 per year available for community and charitable projects. Between 2010 and 2035 we expect to invest £2.7 million in local projects.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
The community fund can support projects which:
- encourage community activity and promoting community spirit
- provide adequate access to services for all community members
- improve the local transport infrastructure
- optimise opportunities to grow the local economy
- build community capacity and cohesion between established community groups
- develop or maintaining community assets
Projects in the following community council areas can apply:
- Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon: grants from £250 - £25,000. Applications for over £25,000 will be considered for strategic projects – please contact the Community investment Manager (details below) if you are considering such an application.
- Contin: grants from £250 - £10,000
- Muir of Ord: grants from £1,000 - £5,000
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.
FUND TIMETABLE
| Deadlines | Panel |
| 28 February 2026 | 20 April 2026 |
| 30 June 2026 | 24 August 2026 |
| 25 October 2026 | 1 December 2026 |
HOW TO APPLY
First, please read the Fund guidance, available to download below and then click the Application link to be taken to our online application portal.
Fairburn Community Fund
Continue an existing Fairburn Fund Application or to view grant award
Click here to log on to the Community Investment PortalMicro Grants - Marybank Scatwell and Strathconon.
Contact the Community Council to apply for Micro GrantsMicro Grants - Contin
Click here for information on how to applyMicro Grants - Muir of Ord
Contact the Community Council to apply for Micro Grants
Funding Case Study
£10,489 awarded to Marybank Primary School Parent Council
Marybank Primary is a small rural school where staff, pupils, and parents are passionate about encouraging sustainable living and outdoor learning. With the support of a £10,489 grant from the Fairburn Community Fund, the school has transformed its outdoor space to help bring these values to life.
The growing project has become a vibrant part of school life, involving pupils from across all year groups in the weekly gardening club, which is run by dedicated volunteers. Through hands-on experience, children are learning where food comes from, how it’s grown, and the value of healthy eating.
The initiative not only supports the curriculum but also strengthens community ties by encouraging children to share produce with their families.
“The children are having an amazing time at the weekly gardening club with the new Polycrub and planters. They have already grown some beautiful flowers and some fruit and veg to eat.”— parent and local resident
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information on this fund please contact:
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Carol MasheterCommunity Investment ManagerEmail: carol.masheter@sse.com Tel: 01738 351576 Mobile: 07721 443044 |