Bringing positive benefits and a long-lasting legacy
Find out more about the communities who have benefitted from our funding below.
Stories from local community funding recipients
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Drumoak Durris Warm Space
East Coast Local Community Benefit Fund
The Drumoak Durris Warm Space has become a cornerstone of community support during the harsh winter months by offering a free, heated venue where residents can gather, socialise, and enjoy refreshments and entertainment. -
Peterhead Sea Cadets Unit
Eastern Green Link 2 Peterhead Local Fund
The Peterhead Sea Cadets Unit has replaced its 25-year-old rigid inflatable safety boat (RIB) with a new Humber Destroyer 5.8M RIB. The essential upgrade maintains safety standards and ensures the continued delivery of high-quality waterborne training for young people.
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The Siblings Project - Perth Autism Support
East coast local community benefit fund
The Siblings Project, delivered by Perth Autism Support (PAS), received £4,091 from SSEN Transmission’s East Coast Local Community Benefit Fund to help children and young people with an autistic sibling. The project offers a safe space where siblings can share experiences, build friendships, and learn more about autism. -
The Growspace Network
East Coast Local Community Benefit Fund
Located on Moncreiffe Hill, near Bridge of Earn in Scotland, The Growspace Network have created a community growing space, aimed at supporting the community to connect with nature and learn new skills relating to growing their own food and flowers.
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Forget-Me-Not Club, Dementia Support
East Coast Local Community Benefit Fund
Forget-Me-Not Club provide dementia support for both those living with a dementia diagnosis and their carers. To benefit both the physical and mental wellbeing of those that they support, the organisation were looking to expand their group activity offering by introducing chair yoga.
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The Haven
East Coast Local Community Benefit Fund
The Haven in Stonehaven delivered 32 weeks of in-person postnatal support. Sessions combined gentle yoga, baby massage, mindfulness circles, journalling, breastfeeding support and creative seasonal activities, all designed to nurture wellbeing and connection in a relaxed, welcoming space.