Managed by independent funder Foundation Scotland, the offshore wind farm’s grant-making programme supports communities near the project’s onshore substation, which is now under construction at the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station, in East Lothian.

Over the coming 12 months, a total of £45,000 will be available for initiatives that: tackle the effects of poverty and inequality, such as isolation and ill health; improve physical and mental health; support education and learning and help to improve the local environment. 

In its first two years, the Fund has awarded almost £90,000 for 46 different local initiatives, ranging from educational outings for students and Christmas lights to local gala days, community garden improvements, community sport and music groups and employability programmes.

Inch Cape Stakeholder and communications manager, Sue Vincent, said: “The fund has supported a vast range of local groups and initiatives over the past two years, benefitting a wide range of people from all sections of the community.  We look forward to receiving more applications in the year to come and are grateful for the ongoing work of Foundation Scotland in managing the funding process.”

Foundation Scotland community funds adviser, Felicity Wright, added: “We’re delighted to continue working with Inch Cape Offshore Limited as the Construction Fund enters its third year. These grants awarded to date have helped community groups tackle real challenges - from isolation and ill health to education and environmental improvements.

“We look forward to supporting more organisations to realise their ambitions to make positive changes across these communities in 2026.”

Information and the online application forms are available on the Inch Cape Construction Fund page of the Foundation Scotland website.

Details of the groups which received funding during the first two years of the Fund can be found on the construction fund page on the Inch Cape website.

Inch Cape Offshore Wind Limited is a 50/50 equal joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables.