A number of local projects and initiatives on the Western Isles, from school groups to a foodbank and children’s summer club, will benefit from over £12,500 of funding over the coming months thanks to donations from Lewis Wind Power (LWP).
Lewis Wind Power is a partnership between EDF Renewables UK and ESB and is the developer of Stornoway wind farm. LWP opened its 2025 sponsorship fund for applications at the end of last year, with 17 organisations now set to benefit from a share of the funding. This is in addition to confirmation of sponsorship of the Islands Stage at the HebCelt Festival for the tenth year.
This includes part-funding for a number of initiatives, including Eilean Siar Foodbank,
funding tutors for Sharon Macdonald School of Highland Dance, refurbishment of the
West Side War Memorial, and sponsoring Lewis Pipe Band for the 2025 Pipe Band World
Championships.
Lewis Wind Power has supported the local community with this fund for a number of years and has previously supported groups such as Lewis Camanachd and Lochs Show, Hebrides Mountain Rescue and Stornoway Science Fair.
Logan Black, Project Manager for Stornoway wind farm said: “We are thrilled to see so many local organisations and initiatives benefiting from our 2025 sponsorship fund. From providing crucial resources to supporting local cultural and educational projects, we hope this funding will make a meaningful impact across the community. We’re proud to continue our support for different kinds of community groups, ensuring people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests benefit from these donations.”
Stornoway wind farm is a consented 33-turbine wind farm with a capacity of up to
200MW, located to the west of Stornoway. The project would generate enough low carbon
electricity to power approximately 115,000 homes*.
Since 2003, Lewis Wind Power has worked closely with Stornoway Trust and the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on the project.
17 Western Isles projects to benefit from a share of Stornoway wind farm funding pot
6 March 2025
