Last month, funding worth a total of £24,332.59 was awarded to a range of local groups and projects in the area of benefit of the Meikle Carewe Wind Farm Community Fund.
RES, a leading independent renewable energy developer, established the Meikle Carewe Windfarm Community Benefit Fund to support local groups and projects. Funding is available for the benefit of not-for-profit groups and organisations in the Community Council areas of Crathes, Drumoak & Durris, Newtonhill, Muchalls & Cammachmore, North Kincardine Rural, Portlethen & District and Stonehaven & District. Administered by Kincardineshire Development Partnership (KDP), applications to the fund are assessed by a Decision-Making Panel made up of representatives from all five Community Council areas. The fund is available annually for the lifetime of the wind farm.
Successful applicants this round were:
Crathes Public Hall Trust - £464.51; Skateraw Hall - £2000; Maryculter Driving for the Disabled Group – £1400; Maryculter Woodlands Trust - £1118; Portlethen & District Voluntary Community Ambulance Association - £500; Panthers Basketball Club - £2480; Portlethen Paths Development Group - £2505.98; Rhythm Nation Dance Crews - £2750.47; Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool - £2095.02; Stonehaven Community Radio - £5000; 1297 Stonehaven Squadron Air Cadets - £1595.88; Stonehaven Horizon Group - £1635 and The Bellman - £787.73. Unfortunately, this year there was no Awards Ceremony due to current restrictions.
As a result of Covid, the Meikle Carewe Community Fund did not allocate grants in 2020. Instead, the fund is allocating twice in 2021. It will reopen on 1st July, with a closing date of 30th September, when the second allocation of funding will take place.
For more information please visit, www.kdp.scot or contact the KDP office on 07903 156864 and
Since March 2020 our local communities have been providing vital support for the vulnerable, isolated and those in need. The response has been incredible, from the initial "all hands to the pumps" to the continued and ongoing support that community groups of volunteers have maintained throughout the remainder of 2020.
As 2021 has seen us experiencing tighter restrictions once again we wanted to remind you of the amazing work and support still being provided for your communities.
We have updated the interactive map to ensure easy access to help and support provided in your local area.
You can access the updated Map here
Many of our amazing communities have mobilised support for their local areas. We have collated as much of this information as possible. We have created an interactive map of Kincardine and Mearns. You will find this here
If you click on your area you can access a list of help and support near you. Please note KDP are not able to quality assure the activity offered by the community so please take sensible precautions to protect yourself and vulnerable community members.
Help can also be accessed through the Grampian COVID19 Assistance Hub http://www.gcah.org.uk/ or phone 0808 196 3384
Please follow our Facebook page here to keep up to date with available information and support during this fast moving situation.
KDP is still here to help you any way we are able so please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Please stay safe.
The KDP Team
Grampian Coronavirus (Covid-19) Assistance Hub is a focal point for information and assistance for anyone affected by Coronavirus anywhere in Grampian.
Find the services you need or links to information from across the area.
We would be delighted if you could join us for KDP's Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Thursday 31st October at 7pm at the Jubilee Hall, Cookston Road, Portlethen, AB12 4QE.
The evening will include a short film showcasing the type of work that KDP undertakes within the community.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.
We are still looking for community group representatives to join our Board of Trustees, as well as Community Council representatives for the areas of Gourdon; Portlethen & District; Royal Burgh of Inverbervie and St Cyrus.
Interested parties are free to contact the KDP office for an informal chat, and to fill out the necessary forms, which can be provided as needed.
Nominations close on 25th October 2019.
Your RSVP would be much appreciated for catering purposes.
Mail only - (Office closed for visitors)
Kincardineshire Development Partnership
Sheriff Court Building
Dunnottar Avenue
Stonehaven
AB39 2JD
Online Enquiry Form
Development Officer
Mobile: 07536 389 576
Office/Windfarm Admin
Mobile: 07903 156 864