Case studies
Drumderg: Kirkmichael House
Our first application to the fund was for money to replace our faulty computers in our Open Learning Centre. We also received funding for a projector and screen, which are now used for talks given at our centre, and for use in the community generally....
Drumderg: stART festival
We secured a grant of £5,000 from the Drumderg Fund to run a series of community arts workshops for all members of the community. The activities range from pottery, to willow weaving, and ukulele playing. The ukulele workshops were so...
Drumderg: Strathardle CIC
We received £35,000 from the Drumderg Fund in June 2009 to take over the village shop, café and petrol outlet in the village of Kirkmichael. To be a community interest company, or CIC as it’s more commonly known, the...
Sanday Community Association
The association received funding from the Spurness Fund to run summer playschemes in 2008 and 2009. Each year 20-25 children aged 5–16 attended over the 25 days they operate, taking part in a range of activities, including pool, table...
Sanday Community School
The Community School is sometimes described as the hub of island life. As well as promoting the learning and achievement to the 80 children and young people in Sanday, it is also a community centre with excellent facilities. Including, a meeting room,...
Sanday Development Trust
The Sanday Development Trust has received a series of annual grants (£16,400 to date) to support its ongoing work, including the post of the Sanday Ranger. The Sanday Ranger develops appreciation, knowledge and engagement with the local...
SSE: Drumderg Wind Farm Fund
The renewables industry in Scotland is growing rapidly, and each development usually has a benefit fund for the local area. However, as energy companies focus on developing power generation they value our professional input in establishing community...