EDFE – Boundary Lane Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

CDCF manages wind farm funds across County Durham for renewable energy providers that provide vital financial support to a range of activities and projects. Priority is be generally given to applications from groups and projects that support communities in areas or villages within a 3-mile radius of where a wind farm operates. Consideration can also be given to groups located within a 6 - 10-mile radius of a wind farm site, if proof can be given that the beneficiaries come from within the eligible area.

Types of projects:

• Projects to improve public amenities e.g. community halls, sports facilities • Environmental and wildlife projects including projects to improve open spaces • Activities to engage the local community • Energy efficiency or renewable energy projects

What type of funding can you apply for?

Examples of the types of projects and activities we will support include (but are not restricted to): • capital items and equipment (except vehicles or mini buses) • coaching or training activity • project costs • sessional costs • a contribution to core/running costs where the expenditure of the organisation is typically less than £100,000 per year • capacity building activities • transport costs • repair costs • IT equipment limited to maximum £1,500

For any single items or works between £250 and £1,000 we would accept one quote or estimate of works. For single items or works between £1,001 and £50,000 three quotes should be obtained

Who can apply?

Charities, voluntary, community groups, town and parish councils, schools and educational establishments, social enterprises (including credit unions, co-operatives, social firms, and community owned enterprises, community interest companies and development trusts) provided they operate on a not-for-profit basis.