We pleased to inform you that the new RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm (Peebles & Eddleston) Community Fund is now open to applications. This Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Peebles & Eddleston Community Council areas. It is provided by RWE Renewables UK Operations Limited, the owner of RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm, with £104,000 ringfenced in year 1 (and rising with inflation each subsequent year) to provide a fund for the benefit of residents.

The Fund supports priorities developed in line with themes identified in the 2024-2034 Peebles Town Action Plan. The Fund will support charitable activities that achieve one or more of the following priorities:

• Enhance the quality of life for local residents.
• Contribute to a vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable community.
• Promote community spirit and encourage community activity.
• Tackle climate change at a local level.

Full details of the Fund Criteria including conditions and who can apply will be made public once the Fund is open to applications, but in summary:

• The Fund comprises 2 Rounds of applications in Year 1, with 3 Rounds planned in subsequent years.
• The deadline for the first Round of Applications will be 28 June 2026, with decision outcomes regarding awards planned for August 2026.
• Decisions will be made by a group of local residents that make up the local decision-making Panel.
• Fund Grant sizes range from £1,000-£10,000 (and up to £50,000 in exceptional circumstances).

For further details about the Fund including how to apply, please refer to the Fund Page

Panel members needed

Become a Panel Member - Foundation Scotland is also seeking volunteer Panel members from Eddlestone and Peebles & District Community Council Areas. If you would like to apply for a position or to find out more, then please complete this short form

Panel members wanted

If you have any other queries about the Fund or becoming a Panel member, please contact Johnny McFadzean at Foundation Scotland (more contact details on the Fund Page).