WLCAN becomes a charity

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West Lothian Climate Action Network has transitioned its status from limited company to becoming a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO).

As outlined at our annual gathering, this will give us a stronger foundation to support local climate action and unlock greater access to funding opportunities. This will go straight back into helping our communities build a greener, more sustainable West Lothian.

One of WLCAN’s founding Trustees and Treasurer, Donald Stavert, has overseen the transition. He commented: “WLCAN are delighted to be accepted as a Scottish charity by the official register OSCR this week. This will open new funding opportunities for us and gain us a new standing in the West Lothian community that we serve. Our climate change Network is open to all concerned with our future sustainability.”

The whole Board of Trustees and WLCAN’s staff are excited to join other charities in West Lothian and to begin the next phase of our work supporting local community work.

Eco Fund 6 launched

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New funding is available for your climate projects. The application deadline is 5pm on Sunday 16  August, with £15,000 to be issued across eligible projects which must be spent by 31 March 2027. The form includes guidelines for applying. If you haven’t applied before, to help you get started, look at how funding has been distributed previously, and what climate impacts are being targeted. Visit the Eco Development Fund page, from where you can access the application form, which is also available through the link below.

What makes a good bid?

● Demonstrate climate impact and clear benefit to community
● Show match funding effort, and wider support base
● Joint bids with other members or community groups; shared resources
● Projects that can evolve and feed to new work – stretch what’s being funded
● Detailed costings that show commitment to local climate action
● Tips for future bids – attend our Q&A. Read guidance notes on form

Download the application form here. If you are not a member and wish to start an application, please join WLCAN through the button at the top right of this page before applying.

You can also scan the QR codes in the graphic for membership joining form and application form.