Windfarm funding windfall for Arbroath area charities

Arbroath Community Council recently received a funding boost from Seagreen Wind Energy for donation to worthwhile causes in the local area.
Mark Dowie
By Mark Dowie
Published 8th Jan 2022, 07:00 BST
Updated 15th May 2023, 01:32 BST
Community councillors Fiona Hope, Marc Ritchie (holding the Sea Green Sign) with representatives of the recipient charities. (Wallace Ferrier)Community councillors Fiona Hope, Marc Ritchie (holding the Sea Green Sign) with representatives of the recipient charities. (Wallace Ferrier)
Community councillors Fiona Hope, Marc Ritchie (holding the Sea Green Sign) with representatives of the recipient charities. (Wallace Ferrier)

The cash allowed £4000 to be distributed to charities and organisations in and around Arbroath.

The following groups received £500 each: Arbroath Cliff Trail, Arbroath Harp, Arbroath Litter Pickers and Poo Fighters, Arbroath Men’s Shed, Friockheim Park Community Volunteers, Hear Me Angus, Home Start Angus and the Hope Organic Garden.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Seagreen established its community benefit fund to support communities located in parts of Dundee and Angus which have some impact from construction of the offshore windfarm project.

Most Popular

Areas of benefit include the Carnoustie, Tealing, Murroes & Wellbank, Arbroath, Montrose and Ferryden & Craig community council areas. A total of £1.8m will be invested in local projects over the next few years.