About Shetland Community Benefit Fund
Shetland Community Benefit Fund (SCBF) unites and represents communities across the islands to gain from commercial renewable energy projects. SCBF independently manages millions of pounds of community benefit funds to develop innovative projects which create lasting positive impacts all over Shetland.
Our funding schemes
Shetland Community Benefit Fund manages the largest onshore renewable energy fund in the UK – administering £2.215 million annually from SSE Renewables' Viking Energy Wind Farm. SCBF managed £1.6m added to the fund during the wind farm’s construction phase between 2020 and 2024.
Projects we've supported
SCBF is proud to have helped creative initiatives in communities around Shetland, working closely with 18 community councils to identify the most beneficial projects.
- Summer school and equipment purchases
- Purchase picnic tables
- Installing a new Panasonic Air to Air Heating System
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