The Auchrobert Community Benefit Fund is now open with a closing date of 31 May 2025. Awards will be made in June 2025. The total funding available will be around £10,000. Constituted community groups can apply for between £500 and £5,000. We expect competition for the available funding and applications will be assessed against our funding priorities, with awards more likely for those which are a close fit. An application form and guidance are available by clicking the buttons below. Please read the guidance before making an application.
The application form is in a Word Document format which you can download and edit directly to email back, or print and post to us. There are instructions for both methods in the document.
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:
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.
