Westmill Solar Community Grant Fund 2025 Now Open

Great news for local community groups and organisations: WestmillSolar Co-operative has opened applications for its 2025 Community GrantsScheme, offering valuable funding opportunities for environmental andcommunity-focused projects.

The scheme provides grants ranging from £500 to £5,000 foreligible non-profit community organisations. Since launching in 2020, WestmillSolar has distributed substantial sums annually to support local communities,thanks to the generosity of their members and the strong financial performanceof their solar farm.

Who Can Apply

Eligible organisations include:

• Charities and Community Interest Companies
• Schools, colleges and educational bodies
• Faith organisations
• Village halls, youth clubs and community centres
• Co-operatives and community benefit societies
• Unincorporated clubs and voluntary groups

To qualify, organisations must be based in Oxfordshire orwithin 25 miles of the Westmill Solar site in Watchfield (SN6 8TY). Priority isgiven to local community projects.

The scheme particularly welcomes applications for projectsthat:

• Raise awareness about climate change
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Address fuel poverty and energy equity
• Demonstrate co-operative principles such as community engagement, sustainability, education, and collaboration

Application Deadline: 12 noon on 15th September 2025

Applications must be submitted through the official process,and guidance documents are available on the WestmillEnergy website. For questions about the application process, contact theteam at communityfunding@westmillsolar.coop.

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