South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds

South Kyle is an onshore wind farm developed and operated by Vattenfall in East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway. The Dalmellington Parish Development Trust (DPDT)  administers and distributes community benefit funds delivered by the South Kyle Wind Farm.

From 18th September 2023 two Development Officers were appointed to source and manage funding with the aim of regenerating Dalmellington Parish. These positions are funded by SKWF. The Trust aims to work with the community to make Dalmellington Parish a great place to live and visit.

This SKWF Community Development Funding has been released to the communities of Dalmellington, Carsphairn, Patna and New Cumnock to enable these communities to better formulate and progress their community’s goals and aspirations. The majority of the SKWF funding will come in larger portions allocated to major flagship projects that can effect real change; the first of these will be the new inclusive bike track in Dalmellington.  DPDT was also able to secure funding from this fund to purchase Dunaskin Doon Bowling Club in August 2023. Each community has also been allotted a Local Community Fund and a Training & Education Fund. DPDT will administer these funds on behalf of Dalmellington Parish.

DPDT launched the Local Community Fund and Training & Education Fund on 1 November 2023.

Funds Awarded
Community Fund

This is a rolling annual fund of £50,000 that will be administered 4 times per year with £12,500 paid out each quarter.

Eligibility requirements
Funding periods

To request a Community fund application form send an email to generaldpdt@outlook.com. 

On it you will be asked to provide:

  • Information about your Group/Organisation/Business and the Project.
  • Bank details.
  • A recent bank statement or pay-in slip to verify your bank details.

There are important considerations prior to the submission of your application.

Points to consider when applying for funding

Recognition of Grant Support: 

  • Applicants will be required to give appropriate recognition to the fund by press/media/social media releases.
Training & Education Fund

This is a rolling annual fund of £15,000. The purpose of this fund is to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of people living in the fund area.

Eligibility requirements
What can't be funded

 To request a Training & Education fund application form send an email to generaldpdt@outlook.com. 

On it you will be asked to provide::

  • Information about yourself and the course or training.
  • Confirmation of your course enrolment or similar.
  • Bank details.
  • A recent bank statement or pay-in slip to verify your bank details.
For further information or support please email (generaldpdt@outlook.com)