Renewable energy and land or property development firms often make charitable investments in the communities where they work through Community Benefit Funds.
In this case residents of North Devon were consulted for their views on how the money from their local wind farm would be best spent in their area, and the Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund was established.
The fund is managed by Devon Community Foundation, and funding decisions are recommended by a Community Panel made up of representatives of the 10 parishes covered by the fund.
Small grants of up to £5,000 are available throughout the year.
Large grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 are available on a quarterly basis. The next deadlines for applications to be considered at these quarterly panels are noon on:
We have a separate form for organisations applying for funding for a capital project. A capital project is a long-term project to build, maintain or improve a capital asset such as a building. This could include replacing a roof, installing a heat pump, or creating a new play area. We have created this form to enable applicants to explain their capital projects in depth. You will need to download the form and send your completed application to us by email to grants@devoncf.com. We will continue to review this process so please get in touch with any feedback.
Download the application form for a capital project.
Grants of over £30,000 are available on occasion. Please email grants@devoncf.com if you would like to discuss such a project.
Further information about the grants available, application process and timelines is available in the guidance notes below.
We are offering 1:1 surgeries to any organisation wishing to discuss applying for a Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund small grant.
Please email us with any questions or to book an appointment – grants@devoncf.com
Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund covers the 10 parishes of:
Applications from the three parishes closest to the Wind Farm (Knowstone, Rackenford & Creacombe and Rose Ash) will be prioritised in the assessment process if the fund becomes over-subscribed.
Grants from this fund are available to community organisations who work within one or more of the funding themes below.
All projects that receive funding will support people in the community. Examples of projects that may be funded include:
Please note that local churches are eligible to apply but the Batsworthy funds cannot be used for any activity promoting religious beliefs. The community panel will prioritise applications relating to the upkeep/improvement of church buildings that can include strong evidence of demand from and benefit to the community beyond the churchgoing congregation.
Our volunteer panel helps to ensure that the aims of the grant programme are delivered, by considering eligible applications and prioritising which to fund. The panel is made up of members of the Batsworthy community.
Below is a list of our existing panel members and their home parishes. Some parishes are currently unrepresented. If you live or work in any of these vacant parishes and would be interested in joining the panel please get in touch via grants@devoncf.com.
Andrew Tyson | West Anstey |
Debbie McGregor | Knowstone |
Jill Larcombe | East Anstey and Oakford (in capacity as clerk to both parish councils) |
Jenny Nash | Rackenford |
Zara Montague-Leon | Meshaw |
John Verry | Rose Ash |
Steve Saxby | Molland |
Ian Cowling | Bishops Nympton |
Please contact us if you’re interested in filling this vacancy | East Worlington |
