The ScottishPower Foundation, ScottishPower's philanthropic entity and a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group in the UK, has given €1.41 million to 15 charities in support of social and community projects focused on the arts, climate action and digital inclusion.
The money will be distributed among charities and non-profit organisations that promote initiatives with a positive impact on society. The programme while encourage cultural participation, climate action and reducing the digital divide while enabling access to technology and new training and development.
"With support from the ScottishPower Foundation, [our] Rooted in Place will give young people, schools, and local communities the chance to take part in creative, hands-on activities designed to raise environmental awareness,” said Siân Walters, Arts Manager at Arts Connection - Cyswllt Celf.
“People of all ages will be able to connect with nature, learn practical and creative skills and work together to create gardens, artworks, and projects that leave a lasting, positive impact on local green spaces and public art for everyone to enjoy,” she added.
Since 2013 the ScottishPower Foundation has donated over £16 million to charitable initiatives throughout the UK. Commenting on the latest funding Melanie Hill, executive officer and trustee declared, “Right now, the work these charities are doing has never mattered more. We’re proud to stand alongside organisations on the frontline of real change and support them as they get their projects off the ground.”
