Banks Group - Community Fund for Wind Farms
Moor House Wind Farm - The geographical boundaries for fund eligibility will normally be restricted to the Darlington Borough Council area with priority given to projects located in and benefiting local people in Sadberge, Bishopton, East and Newbiggin, Little Stainton, Great Stainton, Great Burdon, Barmpton, Brafferton and areas of Whinfield, Harrogate Hill, Beaumont Hill and Coatham Mundeville who are on the north of the A1150 and east of the A167. Projects outside of these areas may be eligible if it can be shown that they benefit local people from the named areas above.
Lambs Hill Wind Farm – The eligible villages are – Stillington and Witton, Bishopton, Foxton, Great Stainton, Little Stainton, Grindon and Bishoptons Crossing projects.
Grants are available up to £7k for Moor House and £3k for Lambs Hill. They are subject to the usual requirements ie they require the following :
- Bank statement in name of group within last 3 months
- Recent set of accounts or predicted budget if new
- List of committee members / trustees
- Governing document / constitution
- Safeguarding policy if working with young people
There are funds available. Please visit County Durham Community Foundation’s website for more information: https://www.cdcf.org.uk/grants-for-groups/banks-renewables-surface-funds/ or alternatively contact Sarah McIntyre at County Durham Community Foundation on (0191) 3783640
