The Thornholme Field Wind Farm has the potential to bring numerous benefits to the local community including:

• Creation of a Community Trust Fund to support community activities and developments in the nearby area (see below) 
• The Trust Fund for Thornholme Field wind farm would be £2500 per MW installed per year. So for the current proposal for 18MW, this would amount to £45,000 per year for the life of the wind farm 
• Increased demand for local goods and services during the feasibility and construction phases of development
• Favourable reputation as a leader in the fight against climate change
• Educational benefits for local schools and interest groups

Trust funds controlled by local people

The majority of our wind farms in the UK have a trust fund put in place before the wind farm begins producing electricity. 

Funds are created to provide an opportunity to support local projects identified by local people.  Each trust fund receives an annual income over the lifespan of the wind farm with decisions on spending made by the local community. 

The funds that Wind Prospect has previously set up are being administered by various local organisations such as:

• community councils
• local charities
• community groups 

Please download the below brochure for examples of how Trust Fund monies have been spent.

Trust funds have been used to create nature gardens