South of our area, seen prominently from the Struie Road, are the wind turbines of the Beinn Tharsuinn windfarm .

This windfarm development is run by Scottish Renewables (PDF 1.5MB).

They operate a Community Benefit scheme which makes funds available each year to several local communities.  The Ardgay & District Community Council receives a discreet amount each year and thus welcomes applications from within our community from groups who identify modest gaps in project funding.

Application Form

If your group would like to apply for funding either contact the Highland Council in Golspie directly on 01408 635335 as they administer this fund, asking for a Beinn Tharsuinn application form from Mr Phil Thomalin, or, contact our Chairman or Secretary who will help you, or, download the application form directly as follows :-

Download as a PDF (86kb) which should be printed, and completed, or
Download as a Word document (47kb) which can completed on-screen by typing before printing.

NB!  Always download the latest version of the application form.
Once completed send the form to the Highland Council address given.

Please keep in mind that only groups will be funded;
Retrospective funding will not be given;
We look to see that you are providing a benefit for our community;
You may be asked for further information;
We will ask you for progress with your project and copy invoices/receipts;  and
We may ask you for material for publicity purposes.

Your initial application will be passed by Highland Council to the Ardgay & District Community Council who will normally consider it at the next monthly meeting.

Has your organisation identified a need?
Can the Community Benefit Fund help?

Small grant applications are welcomed.
We will consider funding running costs.

For larger applications; gather your thoughts and describe your project as fully as possible, including all applications to all funders, showing all your normal income / expenses and balances.

Download the application form.  When we receive this from Highland Council we may contact your organisation to discuss your project and your plans.

For as many local organisations as possible we are using the Beinn Tharsuinn Community Benefit funds to help them to grow stronger in difficult times.

Already, the Benefit Fund has helped:
Ardgay Christmas Party
Ardgay Village Hall
Ardgay Scottish Country Dance Class
Ardgay/Bonar Boys Brigade
Bonar Bridge Ardgay Golf Club
Bonar Bridge / Ardgay Football Club
Creich, Croick and Kincardine Day Care Association (Bradbury Centre)
Culrain Hall
Dornoch Academy
Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay
Gledfield Primary School Parent Council
Invercharron Games
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust
Kyle of Sutherland Gala Week
Kyle of Sutherland Heritage Society
Kyle of Sutherland Youth Development  Group
Ladybird Playgroup
Tain Pipe Band

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