Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund
The Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund supports community groups and charities of all types and sizes. It aims to improve the physical, built, or social environment of the local area near the Park Spring wind farm in North East Barnsley.
🏢 About Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund
- Sponsor Organisation: South Yorkshire's Community Foundation
- Location: North East Barnsley, United Kingdom
- Funding Amount: £42,750 per year for the life of the windfarm
Purpose
The fund is designed to support community-led projects that benefit residents living close to the windfarm. It focuses on initiatives that improve the physical, built, or social environment.
Eligible Projects
The fund is keen to support projects involving:
- Capital items with tangible and lasting benefits, such as improvements to community buildings.
- Biodiversity and habitat conservation.
- Energy conservation and increased use of renewables.
- Other community-based and community-led projects addressing local needs and issues.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply?
- Locally led, run, and constituted community or voluntary organisations.
- Locally led and run registered charities.
- Local schools and colleges.
Who Cannot Apply?
- Parish, Town, or Metropolitan Borough councils.
- Profit organisations.
- Registered Community Interest Companies (CICs).
- Individuals.
- Projects promoting religious or political views.
- Projects replacing existing statutory Council provisions.
- Applications presenting health and safety risks or opposing renewable energy/windfarm activities.
- Retrospective funding for activities already paid for or completed.
Priority
Priority will be given to local, grassroots organisations.
🌍 Location Requirements
- Projects must benefit residents within 3km of the windfarm site.
- Priority areas include Great Houghton, Little Houghton, Grimethorpe, Darfield, Billingley, and parts of Cudworth.
- Projects within 5km may also apply if some beneficiaries reside within the 3km area.
💰 Benefits
- Grants typically range from £500 to £10,000.
- Exceptionally, grants of up to £20,000 may be awarded for projects with significant and lasting community benefits.
📅 Application Date and Process
Key Dates
- Date Published: June 21, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
How to Apply
- Apply via the Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund Application Portal.
- For queries, contact:
- Phone: 0114 242 9004
- Email: emallinson@sycf.org.uk
📌 Examples of Funded Projects
- Community Building Improvements: New roofs or re-decoration of village halls.
- Recreational Facility Maintenance: Equipment for cricket clubs or football teams.
Note: All projects must benefit residents living within 3km of the windfarm. Applicants may need to provide evidence of beneficiaries' locations.
🔗 Additional Information
For more details, visit the Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund page.
This opportunity is a fantastic way to support local communities and improve the environment near the Park Spring windfarm. Don't miss the chance to apply!
- Grants will normally be in the region of £500 – £10,000
- Exceptionally, grants of up to £20,000 can be applied for if they have significant and lasting community benefit
