Inch Cape Offshore Wind Limited has announced the continuation of its Construction Fund for a third year, making a total of £45,000 available in 2026 for community groups and charities in Prestonpans, Cockenzie, and Port Seton.

The fund, which is offering individual grants of up to £2,000, is directly linked to the project's onshore substation currently under construction at the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station in East Lothian.

Managed by independent funder Foundation Scotland, the grant-making programme supports initiatives focused on:

• Tackling poverty and inequality (e.g., isolation and ill health).

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• Improving physical and mental health.

• Supporting education and learning.

• Improving the local environment.

In its first two years, the fund has already awarded almost £90,000 to 46 different local initiatives, funding everything from educational outings and Christmas lights to community garden improvements and employability programmes.

Sue Vincent, Inch Cape Stakeholder and Communications Manager, said: "The fund has supported a vast range of local groups and initiatives over the past two years, benefitting a wide range of people from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving more applications in the year to come."

Felicity Wright, Foundation Scotland Community Funds Adviser, highlighted the impact: "These grants awarded to date have helped community groups tackle real challenges – from isolation and ill health to education and environmental improvements."

Inch Cape Offshore Wind Limited is a 50/50 joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables. Information and online application forms are available on the Foundation Scotland website.