Introduction

The Lybster & Tannach Fund is a community benefit fund that supports non‑formal learning opportunities for individuals, groups and organisations living or working within the Lybster and Tannach Community Council areas.

The Fund exists to help people of all ages access learning, skills, creativity and shared experiences that strengthen community life.

What We Support

We fund non‑formal education and learning activities. Non‑formal learning is learning that happens outside of schools, colleges and formal qualifications. It is often community‑based, practical, creative, and led by people’s interests.

Non‑formal education can:

• build confidence and life skills
  support wellbeing and social connection
  encourage creativity and curiosity
  help people learn together in informal settings

What is Non‑Formal Learning?

Non‑formal learning is flexible, inclusive and community‑led learning that takes place outside formal education settings. It can be short‑term or ongoing, structured or informal, and is often delivered by local groups, volunteers or organisations.

Examples include:

• workshops and short courses
• youth clubs and after‑school activities
• creative and cultural projects
• community events with learning elements
• skill‑sharing and mentoring opportunities

Examples of Non‑Formal Learning We Support

Non‑formal learning can include activities such as:

• Community workshops and short courses
• Creative, arts and craft sessions
• Youth clubs and learning groups
• Intergenerational projects
• Parent‑led or volunteer‑led activities
• Skill‑sharing events and local training opportunities

Who is the Fund For

The Fund supports:

• Individuals
• Community groups
• Local organisations

Applicants must live in, or deliver activities within, the Lybster and Tannach Community Council areas.

About the fund

The Lybster & Tannach Fund is a community benefit fund made available through contributions from the Burn of Whilk Wind Farm.

An annual funding allocation is available to support eligible applications that meet the Fund’s aims and benefit the local community.

How to Apply

For information about eligibility, deadlines, and application forms, please click here.
 
If you are unsure whether your idea fits the Fund, you are encouraged to get in touch via the Contact page.

The Burn of Whilk Wind Farm community benefit fund will be used to support non-formal educational bursaries. It will benefit residents (individuals and groups) within the Latheron, Lybster & Clyth Community Council and the Tannach and District Community Council areas.

The fund available annually is £5,000 per MW of installed capacity for the lifetime of the project. The wind farm currently has an effective capacity of 22.5MW so every year up to £112,500 (index linked with inflation) may be made available through L&T.

More information about Burn of Whilk Wind Farm can be found on the project website.