COMMUNITY groups and charities in Cardenden are being encouraged to apply to the Infinis Westfield Cardenden Community Fund before the next deadline of the May 15.

Over the past two years there have been several good causes given backing by the community fund.

The fund, managed by Foundation Scotland, welcomes applications from groups providing activities or services for people in the Cardenden community council area.

The Fund is provided by Infinis the owner of the Westfield Wind Farm.

Westfield Wind Farm Ltd will provide £37,500 per annum for the life of the wind farm which is expected to be up to 25 years, with the monies being split between the communities of Cardenden, Kinglassie and Benarty.

Rachel Searle-Mbullu said: “Since the fund opened in 2015, it has supported a variety of organisations and we hope their success will inspire even more groups to apply in this coming round.

"The fund supports groups looking to improve local services and activities in the Cardenden area. If you are unable to apply to this round for funding, there will be further deadlines in September 2017 and again in January 2018. “

For more information about the Fund and an application form visit www.foundationscotland.org.uk/cardenden

Foundation Scotland distributes funds for over 250 individuals, families, charitable trusts, companies and public bodies. Their in-depth knowledge of the charitable and community sectors ensures that funding has the greatest value.

Foundation Scotland works with communities and developers, administering over £3m in community benefit payments annually mainly linked to commercially owned and operated onshore wind farms. The Foundation works with over 145 communities and a wide range of developers, supporting the set-up and on-going activities of over 50 community funds across Scotland.

The Foundation favours a long term view, promotes and harnesses community strengths and supports decision making processes that are inclusive, accountable and community-led.