Blackhill Community Fund

6-Monthly Progress Report , January 2026Project DetailsProject title: Come Fly With Us at Duns Swimming Club- Introducing a new hourlySwimming Training Programme specifically for Beginners aged 8-12 year olds, plussupporting Coaching Training for local people, particularly young people.Grant reference:BF0300Project start date: June/July 2025Reporting period: 6 month report for a 12 month funded project.Total grant amount: […]

The workshop programme of theatre-based learning and creativity as part of the well-established community festival, DunsPlayFest.

Blackhill Wind Farm Community Fund Interim Grant Report Ref No: BF0295 This interim progress report is submitted in accord with the terms and conditions of grant approval BF0295 to Chirnside Common Good Association 27th March 2025. The project is on track to deliver the outcomes set out in the grant application. Item Quantity Cost/Income Grant

Purchasing 3 ipads, Berol pens and kids easel

In 2025, pupils collaborated to stage a full production of Aladdin Jr., developing acting, singing and performance skills through weekly rehearsals. Working as a team, they built confidence, communication and resilience. The project strengthened creativity and cooperation, culminating in a live performance with full costumes, scenery, props and microphones.

This project aimed to refurbish and repair a number of local amenities in our local area, including two local bus shelters, railings, benches, cutting back shrubbery and renewal of signs.

The project allowed older residents from the Westruther community to share their memories and experiences with Primary 4 to 7 pupils from the primary school.

Since 1990, our befriending projects have supported children (8+), young people, and adults with learning disabilities—reducing isolation, boosting wellbeing, and giving respite to family carers.

Since 2015, this community-led project has transformed Duns with vibrant planting across 23 sustainable beds and countless planters. Their electric watering vehicle, “Billy Bowser,” is essential to the upkeep—and thanks to 100% funding from BWCF, new batteries were installed in 2023 to keep everything growing strong.

Achievements The grant of £2,750 has helped us in the following ways: