Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund
The Goonhilly Wind Farm Community FundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions. supports local causes in the TR12 postcode with a clear sustainability plan.
Wind turbines have been generating renewable electricity at Goonhilly Downs on the Lizard since 1993 and in 2010 the 14 original machines were replaced with 6 modern turbines, more than trebling the clean energy outputAn output is a measurable change. It can relate to the level or quality of a service.. All involved with Goonhilly Wind Farm strongly believe that local communities should benefit from hosting a wind farm and the Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund has been made available to support good causes local to the site, for every year of the wind farm’s working life. Learn more about RES who assetAn item of monetary value that an organisation owns. manage the wind farm.
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Grant requirements
To apply for a grant your organisation must meet the general Eligibility criteria. In addition to this, you must also meet the specific criteria of the grant listed below:
Who can apply:
- Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in the TR12 postcode.
- To be eligible to apply your organisation must be based in and solely for the benefit of people in the TR12 postcode.
What it will support:
- Core costs such as room rental and salaries may be considered if towards a specific project but not for ongoing costs of an organisation.
- The panel would like to see a clear sustainability plan in your application.
We would not normally expect to support projects for more than 2 years.
This fund will not support 100% project costs and would expect to see a contribution made by the group applying.
- Projects or activities outside the TR12 postcode
- Commercial profit making organisations
- Organisations with significant free reserves
- Statutory/public sector organisations such as health authorities, schools, hospitals, parish and town councils
- Contributions to an endowment, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans
- Grant making organisations or bodies who fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations
- Activities or projects which have already happened
- Regional offices of national bodies that do not benefit local people
- Organisations whose beneficiaries are not people
- Organisations or projects intended to influence people’s religious choices or to promote a particular belief system
- The promotion of political causes.
REG Windpower own and manage Goonhilly Wind Farm and contribute to a fund to support good causes local to the site. Since the beginning of 2012, the Goonhilly Community Fund has invested more than £800,000 in projects supporting TR12 communities.
Ready to apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to submit an application, apply at the bottom of this page.
Apply nowNot sure where to start?
If this is your first time applying to us start by reading the Application Process & Guidance. Here you can find useful information and resources to guide you through the application process.
If you’d like to speak to our Outreach Officer you can find contact details at the bottom of this page.
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Grants FAQ
You might have some questions about the application process, check our grants FAQ for answers to common questions.
Projects this grant has already supported:
Grant from Goonhilly Wind Farm funds new accessible facilities at community hall
A grant of £5,000 from the Goonhilly Wind Farm Fund has enabled Village Hall and Walled Garden Charity to install […]
Coverack Gig Club restore their pilot gig The Lark with a grant from The Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund
For the last 25 years Coverack Gig Club has provided affordable, friendly , competitive , inclusive welcoming and sustainable rowing […]
Gweek Seals under-fives playgroup supports vulnerable families with a grant from the Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund
The Gweek Seals Under Fives Playgroup enables families to meet twice a week at a low cost in a warm, […]
Village Hall and Walled Garden Charity Group in Coverack furnish two new community spaces with a grant from The Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund
The Village Hall and Walled Garden Charity Group operate the village hall at the heart of the community. They run […]
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Before starting an application, check your organisation is eligible, and that have your supporting documents ready.
Accessible application submissions
If you have additional needs and would like support completing your application, please contact us on 01566 779333 or email us at grants@cornwallfoundation.com
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Get support applying today
If you aren’t sure if one of our grants is right for you, you can contact our Community Outreach Officer. Shannon can answer your questions and guide you through the process. Book a Grant Support Call, or reach out using the details below.
Shannon Lenton
Outreach Officer
01566 779333
