Call for Applications: RWE Robin Rigg Community Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 10-Nov-26

The Robin Rigg Community Fund is inviting applications from community groups and organisations in the Solway area for projects that address climate change, promote environmental sustainability, or benefit local communities. Established by the RWE Robin Rigg Offshore Windfarm and administered by the Solway Firth Partnership, the fund supports projects and initiatives that strengthen and enrich communities across designated areas of Dumfries & Galloway and Cumbria. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £15,000. Both capital and revenue projects are eligible, and grants awarded in this funding round must be spent by 31 December 2027.

About the Robin Rigg Community Fund

The Robin Rigg Community Fund supports projects that provide environmental or community benefits within the Solway area. The fund has supported a diverse range of initiatives, including: - Environmental improvements. - Renewable energy projects. - Energy efficiency initiatives. - Mental health and wellbeing programmes. - Educational activities. - Community amenities. - Sustainable development projects. The fund aims to help local communities develop projects that create lasting environmental, social, and community benefits. What Projects Does the Fund Support? Projects must either contribute to reducing the effects of climate change or otherwise provide a benefit to the local community.

Supported areas include:

- Environmental protection. - Renewable energy. - Energy efficiency. - Sustainable development. - Charitable activities. - Educational activities. - General community amenity schemes. Both capital and revenue projects can be considered for funding. How Much Funding Is Available? Eligible organisations can apply for a grant of up to £15,000.

Key funding conditions include:

- Maximum grant: £15,000.

- Only one application per organisation per year. - Grants awarded in this round must be spent by 31 December 2027. - Both capital and revenue projects are eligible. Applicants should ensure that their proposed project can be delivered and the awarded funding spent within the required period. Who Can Apply? The fund is open to a range of voluntary, community, charitable, educational, and not-for-profit organisations operating within the designated Solway areas.

Eligible applicants include:

- Voluntary or community organisations. - Registered charities. - Constituted groups or clubs. - Not-for-profit companies. - Community interest companies. - Social enterprises. - Schools. - Parish or community councils. Applicants must operate within the designated eligible areas of Dumfries & Galloway or Cumbria. Eligible Areas in Dumfries & Galloway The designated areas of Dumfries & Galloway include: - Caerlaverock. - New Abbey. - Kirkbean. - Southerness. - Colvend and Southwick. - Buittle Parish. - Auchencairn. - Dundrennan. - Kirkcudbright. - Borgue. Organisations and projects outside the designated areas are not eligible under the geographical criteria provided by the fund. Eligible Areas in Cumbria

The designated areas of Cumbria include:

- Silloth on Solway. - Holme Low. - Holme St Cuthbert. - Allonby. - Hayton and Mealo. - Oughterside and Allerby. - Crosscanonby. - Maryport. - Seaton. - Workington. - Flimby. - Distington. - Lowca. - Parton. - Whitehaven. - St Bees. Applicants should ensure that their organisation and proposed project are connected to the designated eligible communities. Examples of Supported Projects The fund has a broad scope and can support projects addressing environmental, community, educational, and wellbeing needs. Examples of previously supported or relevant project areas include: - Environmental improvements. - Renewable energy initiatives. - Energy efficiency projects. - Mental health and wellbeing programmes. - Educational activities. - Community facilities and amenities. - Sustainable development initiatives. The proposed activity must contribute to climate change mitigation or provide a clear benefit to the local community. Capital and Revenue Projects Both capital and revenue projects are eligible for support. This allows the fund to support different types of community initiatives, ranging from investment in facilities or equipment to ongoing project activities and services. Applicants should clearly explain how their requested funding will contribute to the objectives of their project. Application Limit Each organisation is permitted to submit only one application per year. Organisations should therefore identify their priority project and ensure that their application clearly demonstrates its environmental or community benefit. Funding Exclusions Certain activities are not eligible for support. The fund does not support projects that: - Directly benefit individuals. - Promote specific political purposes. - Promote specific religious purposes. - Replace public sector funding. - Are fundamentally against energy conservation. - Are fundamentally against energy efficiency. - Are fundamentally against renewable energy. Applicants should ensure that their proposed project does not fall within any of these excluded categories. Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability A key focus of the Robin Rigg Community Fund is supporting projects that help address the effects of climate change and promote environmental sustainability.

Relevant projects may involve:

- Environmental protection. - Renewable energy. - Energy efficiency. - Sustainable development. Projects should demonstrate how their activities contribute to environmental improvement or help reduce the effects of climate change. Community Benefit Projects that do not specifically focus on climate change may also be eligible where they provide a clear benefit to the local community.

Community-focused activities can include:

- Educational programmes. - Mental health and wellbeing initiatives. - Community amenities. - Charitable activities. - Local environmental improvements. The fund therefore provides opportunities for organ