Cliviger Parish Council administers the ScottishPower Renewables ‘Coal Clough’ Windfarm Benefit Fund. The fund is open to constituted and non-constituted organisations, voluntary, community, and faith groups that directly benefit Cliviger residents.
There are two grants. A smaller grant of £500 is available year-round – see the form and guidance.
A larger grant up to £10,000 is available annually (usually May/June) – see the form and guidance.
Applications are decided by a panel of residents and independent members. Two parish councillors offer advice but do not vote.
Contact the clerk for more information – details are in the guidance notes.
Community Benefit Report 2025/26
Community Benefit Report 2025
Community Benefit Report 2024
Community Fund Report 2024
SPR Community Benefit Report 2023
Community Fund Report 2023
Community Fund Report 2021
Benefit Fund Programme 2020 Report
Community Fund Report 2019
Community Benefit Report 2025/26
SPR Community Benefit Report 2025
Ruth Semple, ScottishPower Renewables Stakeholder and Community Manager has released the report below:
“In 2025 ScottishPower Renewables’ community benefit contribution in the UK was £7.9 million, bringing the total contribution to date to communities that host our onshore windfarms to over £75 million.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the organisations that administer the funds for their time to help deliver the funds. It is the locally led decision making that helps ensure they deliver both local priorities and positive outcomes for local people.
The report highlights just some of the projects awarded funding during 2025 that have delivered or are delivering within their community. The breadth of projects included reflects the nature of funding awarded across all the funds. We would also like to extend our thanks to the projects that took part in the case studies.”
See How the Money Has Been Spent
Burnley Youth Theatre – Fabric Of Us
The project engaged all of Cliviger St John’s Primary School in a multi-art programme using drama, textiles and music. Over 150 children aged 4–11 took part in weekly sessions with specialist artists.
Music sessions focused on songwriting and instrumental skills linked to local cotton history and Walk Mill. Textile work included creating large artwork using cloth, clay buttons and lino printing. Drama sessions explored the heritage of Walk Mill and Burnley’s cotton mills.
The project concluded with performances and a community showcase. The artwork will remain as a lasting legacy.
Cliviger Village Hall
Funding was used to address a woodworm infestation in the cellar. Repairs included structural timber, flooring, supports and preventative treatment. The work was completed in autumn.
Cliviger Community Outreach Programme Engagement (COPE)
Cliviger Benefit Fund Impact Report 2025/26
Cliviger Toddlers
Funding supported arts and crafts materials for weekly sessions, including seasonal activities. New dressing-up clothes and baby toys were also purchased to improve provision for younger children.
The funding has allowed the group to continue providing a valued service to the community.
Mount Zion Church
The main hall, kitchen and community spaces were redecorated. New carpet tiles were installed in the hall, along with new external guttering.
St John’s Church
New speakers were installed to improve sound quality. Repairs were made to the church wall, and a new handrail was added to improve access to the graveyard.
Burnley Civic Trust
Interpretation signs were installed to help visitors identify moorland birds.
Mereclough Flooding Resilience Fund
Funding improved accessibility at the community library in Overtown.
Smaller Grants
Repairs were carried out to stonework at Limers Gate, an ancient highway historically used for transporting lime from Sheddon Clough.
Batteries were also purchased for the community defibrillator.
