The Auchrobert Community Benefit Fund is now closed but will be reopening in spring 2026 with a closing date in May 2026 and awards being made in June 2026.
Full details including an application form and guidance document will be available here when the fund reopens for applications. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
Please note that you may also find the Foundation Scotland Nadara Auchrobert Fund of interest. The Foundation Scotland Nadara Auchrobert Fund provides grants for a wide range of projects which benefit residents of Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead. Please note that the Foundation Scotland Nadara Auchrobert Fund is not managed by Auchrobert Community Energy Society or Energy4All.
For information, on the Foundation Scotland Nadara Auchrobert Fund and on making an application you should visit the Foundation Scotland website.
History of community funding:
Auchrobert Community Energy Society's Community Fund has helped a number of local organisations since it was set up. Grants awarded included:
St Mary's Parent Council, Larkhall - £2,500 towards an outdoor classroom.
Coalburn Miners' Welfare - £1,000 towards an active travel celebration.
Milton Primary, Lesmahagow - £800 for sports strips.
Coalburn Homing Club - £350 towards pigeon transporter insurance.
Dungavel Residents' Association - £4,650 towards a community gardening project and bus stop refurbishment
Muirkirk Bowling Club - £5,000 for energy efficiency improvements
Muirkirk Creatives - £2,040 for a container to store items of furniture for reuse.
The Rural Development Trust - £5,000 for an active travel project in Carluke, Stonehouse and Larkhall.
Climate Action Strathaven - £10,000 for a home retrofit training suite.
Coalburn Homing Club - £500 towards the cost of transport insurance.
Coalburn Knit and Natter group - £500 for wool to knit blankets for vulnerable people.
Lesmahagow Community Council - £3000 for plants for a sensory garden at McKirdy Park
The Rural Development Trust - £5625 for community events to promote active travel
Climate Action Strathaven - £5000 to help vulnerable householders improve energy efficiency.
Thornton Rd Community Association - £2500 towards the cost of a craft project for older people.
