Secretary of State for Scotland Praises 9CC Group's Community Benefit Model
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The 9CC Group
Nine community councils
One powerful vision
Uniting our Communities - Investing in our Future
Who we are
The 9CC Group is made up of nine communities in Cumnock and Doon Valley area.
We are dedicated to making sure YOU can access the multi-million pound community benefit funds generated from local wind farm developments.
Want to secure funding for your community project?
How do we do this?
Every year, we receive community benefit payments from local wind farm developments. Our job is to allocate that money to projects and initiatives that improve your lives and enrich your communities.
We listened to local community groups to find out what’s important to you.
Our communities are proud of our heritage and beautiful countryside environments., with a strong sense of community spirit.
You told us what you need; we listened.
What we’ll achieve
Our goal is to improve the lives of local people in our communities with wind farm community benefits. We’ll invest these funds into projects that are important to you and your communities.
We created our strategic plan in collaboration with our communities. It covers five themes based on local needs that are important to you.
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We’ll create outdoor activity attractions that’ll benefit both locals and visitors from around Scotland.
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We’ll generate jobs, with a focus on green jobs and opportunities for young people, and create centres that celebrate local heritage.
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We’ll improve transport links, as well as phone and internet connectivity, around our communities.
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We’ll embed renewable energy in our homes and our community assets.
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We’ll set up facilities, projects and services for young people that allow them to enjoy recreational activities, develop skills and become entrepreneurs.
Funding success stories
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“It was very straightforward … It’s been pretty seamless”
Michele Woods
Auchinleck Outdoor Bowling Green
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“I think the 9CC Group is a great group to get involved with because it has the community at heart”
Margaret Campbell
Netherthird Community Centre
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“The process was very simple, easily guided”
Margaret Bingham
Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Green
Solar Pannels
“In 10 years, the communities of the 9CC area will be vibrant, connected, resilient and inclusive with a strong wellbeing economy, new wealth being created, and people of all ages and backgrounds involved in making this a better place where people will want to live, work, play and visit.”
Our vision
Which funding is right for your project?
We offer different types of funding depending on the size of your project or organisation.
Small Grants Scheme
Our Small Grants Scheme covers projects that need funds of under £1,000.
Local Community Fund
Apply for our Local Community Fund if your project requires funding of £1,000 or over.
Strategic Area Fund (Currently Closed)
For projects that will have impact across our region and our community council boundaries, we have the Strategic Area Fund.
Got a project we can support?
The 9CC Group was set up to ensure that the community benefit funds generated from our local wind farms make a tangible difference to our local people and places.
We do this by funding important local projects and initiatives that align with our themes and overall goal.
If you have a project that’ll deliver benefits in one of the following areas, we want to hear from you:
Renewable energy
Environmental support, including environmental education for schools
Community-led services
Community and social enterprises
Employability and training programmes
Community sports and leisure activities
Heritage projects
Community-run events
Find out if your project is eligible and download your application form.
