Poppyland Radio station sponsor RWE have launched the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Community Fund, which is now open for applications.
RWE is pleased to announce that following a competitive tender process Norfolk Community Foundation has been appointed as independent administrator of Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Community Fund. Recruitment is also underway for the fund panel members who will make the decisions for allocation of projects.
Mike Goldwater of Poppyland Radio attended UEA for the launch of the fund, which is now open for the first round of applications. This will be an initial discovery funding round through which the Norfolk Community Foundation and RWE will seek to build an understanding of the specific needs of the communities living nearest to the onshore infrastructure of the wind farm projects.
The Community Fund is being set up as part of RWE’s offshore wind development activities in Norfolk. The three projects, each with a planned capacity of 1.4 gigawatts (GW), will be located 47 to 80km off the coast of Norfolk and onshore construction activities are underway.
The Norfolk Zone Community Fund is designed to empower local communities to grow greener by helping to build sustainable, resilient and ‘Future Bright’ rural communities in Norfolk. The focus of the fund has been shaped by a programme of consultation, surveys and workshops with local communities which stretches over 8 years, throughout development of the offshore wind projects.
We are excited to launch our partnership with Norfolk Community Foundation. It is the start of an opportunity to deliver a flexible fund that can support innovative projects that will not only improve community wellbeing and environmental sustainability but also create lasting legacies that future generations can be proud of. Katy Woodington, RWE Community Investment Manager
At Norfolk Community Foundation, we recognise the passion and commitment of our local communities to create a greener Norfolk. Our communities are poised to make significant environmental strides, given the right funding and support. Partnering with RWE presents us with a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn these ambitions into reality. We can’t wait to get started on this exciting journey together, towards a sustainable future for Norfolk. Claire Cullens, Chief Executive of Norfolk Community Foundation
For additional details on applying for the initial discovery funding round, including eligibility criteria and area boundaries, please visit the Fund webpage. The site also provides information about the decision-making panel, the roles of its members, and how to express interest in participating. https://norfolkwind.me/CommunityFund.
RWE’s community funds across the UK are all about empowering communities to drive their own development initiatives. The funds have supported a wide range of innovative projects, bringing communities together and having a lasting impact on health, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. To learn more about RWE's ‘Future Bright’ community fund programme and the impactful projects supported, visit here.
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