Rusholme Wind Farm Fund

Application to this fund are now on a new Grant Application Portal

This grant scheme provides funding for the parish communities that surround the Rusholme Wind Farm between Selby and Goole.

The Rusholme Wind Farm Fund is designed to help voluntary organisations, community groups and small charities based in and/or serving the communities of the parishes of Newland, Airmyn, Drax and Long Drax (the Area of Benefit).

The 12 turbines have donated £1,000 per mega watt of energy to the community benefit scheme since August 2010. So far, the fund has supported a variety of local community and charitable projects. These include a village play area, updating Airmyn’s Memorial Hall, and supporting local sports organisations.

You can apply for:

  • Addresses needs identified by local people
  • Fulfils needs not already being met
  • Supports community involvement
  • Demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunities through activity
  • Projects where the grant covers a significant proportion of the costs.

We particularly welcome applications which are:

  • Carbon emission reduction work
  • Sustainable energy projects
  • Energy efficient projects
  • General environmental projects.

We particularly welcome applications that encourage emission reductions, energy sustainability, and energy efficiency.

**”How to Apply” Drop-ins**

Because applying for larger grants of this fund is going to be done on our new Grants Application Portal, we are hosting two drop-ins to talk about the new way of applying. They are taking place on Thursday 11th June between 12.30pm and 1.30pm and on Tuesday 16th June between 6pm and 7pm. They are both being hosted as an online Teams meeting and the links are below.

Thursday 11th June 12.30 to 1.30:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/376623877260267?p=34c19qawcEEtOU1mMs

Meeting ID: 376 623 877 260 267

Passcode: Ny2VM6ci

 

Tuesday 16th June 18.00 to 19.00:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/363100904494513?p=JNv9ukTGr8be54YstO

Meeting ID: 363 100 904 494 513

Passcode: Cb2qr9CJ

 

What area does the fund cover?

The fund covers the area highlighted in blue below, including the rural areas between villages and towns.

Area of benefit of Rusholme Wind Farm Fund

Size of grants

Microgrants

Microgrants are currently closed and will be reopen towards the end of the summer.

Grants

You can apply for grants either as 12-month projects, or multi-year requests.

Larger and multi-year requests could include but are not limited to: –

  • Refurbishment of community buildings or other local assets
  • Community transport or digital projects for isolated areas
  • Community leisure facilities
  • Outreach & support services for people in rural isolation

Grants to be spent over 12 months.

You can apply for between £250 and £5000. In exceptional circumstances you can apply for up to £15,000. Larger grants are intended for urgent, unforeseen issues that pose a risk to the safety or continued operation of a group or its community building (e.g. emergency repairs or critical equipment replacements). Please note – priority may be given to applicants who have not received a large grant recently. Requests for large grants on a recurring annual basis are discouraged.

Multi-year funding for £5,000 – £10,000 per year

You can apply for up to three years (i.e. £15,000 – £30,000 total grant). These grants are for organisations and projects that can demonstrate significant community benefit.

Who can apply?

Please read our ‘How to Apply’ page for information on general eligibility.

The fund is available to voluntary and community groups and small charitable organisations based in and/or serving the communities of the parishes of:

  • Newland
  • Drax
  • Long Drax
  • Airmyn

How to apply?

Before applying, please read the Rusholme Guidance Notes 2026 for  this grant scheme carefully.

Then complete the online application on our new portal.

Finally, your application is complete only when we have received all your supporting documentation. You can attach them to the online application. Or, email them to [email protected]

Posting documents

Please note: If you are sending your supporting documents in the post, please can we ask that they are NOT stapled. Thank you so much!

How much should I write?

We expect that you’ll provide information in proportion to how much funding you are requesting. This is because you shouldn’t have to write as much for a £3,000 grant as for a £15,000. So, the word limits on the application form for larger amounts are not an expectation from us for all requests! However, if you are applying for more, we do expect more detail.

Need more support?

Please go here for support with our new portal: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/grants-portal/

After reading the Guidance Notes if you are still unsure, please contact the Grants Team. We are happy to help.

(See above about our “How to Apply” Drop-ins) 

When to apply?

Micro grants

Microgrants are now closed and will be open towards the end of the summer.

Standard and larger grants

We are now open for standard, larger and multi year grants. Then, the deadline is noon on the 3rd August 2026. We will let you know a decision by the 3rd October 2026.

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Recently awarded grants

Successful Rusholme Applicants 2024

Rusholme Grants Awarded  Recently and Before 2024

 

Areas covered