Bristol company Thrive Renewables  have grants of up to £4,000 available to Community facilities in Orkney.

Community buildings, in eligible postcode areas KW17, including Evie, Swanney and Dounby, can apply for the  grants.

“Grants can cover improvements such as wall and roof insulation, draft-proofing, LED lighting or improved heating controls and are open to buildings close to Thrive Renewables’ single-turbine wind farm, called ‘Sigurd’ in Burgar Hill.

“If you have a community space that could benefit from the grant, visit

www.thriverenewables.co.uk/CBP .”

The deadline for applications is Friday 30 March 2018.