Wind Farm: Marr Wind Farm Community Fund

Benefiting South Yorkshire communities of Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Hickleton, High Melton, Marr and Sprotbrough & Cusworth.

Fund description

OnPath Energy funds local community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects that fight poverty and enrich lives within the boundaries of its wind farms.

The Marr Wind Farm is located just west of Doncaster, and this fund is for communities in South Yorkshire, specifically Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Hickleton, High Melton, Marr, and Sprotbrough & Cusworth.

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Everything you need to know before you apply

Location(s): South Yorkshire

Grant size: Up to £3,000

Who can apply?

Please note the geographical boundaries for this fund:

Barnburgh
Brodsworth
Hickleton
High Melton
Marr
Sprotbrough & Cusworth

Projects outside these areas may be considered if you can show they benefit local people from these locations.

You don’t have to be a registered charity to apply, but you must have charitable aims. Examples include:

Community groups
Voluntary organisation
Playgroups
Youth clubs
Church and village halls
Sports clubs and facilities
The Scout and Guide Movement
Environmental projects
Clubs and activities for senior citizens
Schools (for non-statutory projects that the Council does not normally fund)
Education, employment, training and skills development for unemployed people

What does the fund cover?

Here are some examples of the type of funding you can apply for, but this list doesn’t include everything. If you’re unsure whether this fund covers your request, training or purchase, get in touch.

Promotion of energy efficiency
Environmental protection and nature conservation
Supporting the health and wellbeing of local people
Regeneration
Improvements to community facilities
Education and training facilities /equipment
Social welfare, including events, trips and activities such as lunch clubs and food banks

What does the fund not cover?

The advancement of religion or political activities
Activities understood to be the responsibility of statutory authorities
Projects outside the area of benefit
Activities contrary to the interests of the Funder or any associated entities
Activities likely to bring into disrepute the Fund, the Funder or Point North
Retrospective funding i.e. paying for costs incurred before a grant has been formally approved
Projects of no benefit to the communities or locations listed
Salaries

What is the application process?

To apply for a grant, you must use our online application form. Click on the button below to access it.

Before starting your application, make sure you read the guidelines in full.

When you have completed the application in full, we aim to have a decision for you within 12 weeks.

Read the guidelines to make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria before starting your application.

OnPath Energy

OnPath Energy is committed to generating power from renewable technologies such as onshore wind and solar farms. OnPath Energy support local community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects that fight poverty and enrich lives within the boundaries of its wind farms.