South Tyneside community projects set to benefit from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has launched its community grants for 2026.
Community projects across South Tyneside are invited to apply for the 2026 round of the Dogger Bank Operator Fund, with £80,000 allocated to support grassroots initiatives.
The fund aims to support projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents near the wind farm’s grid connections, as well as its operations and maintenance base.
Decisions on the funding for made by a panel of the wind farm’s joint venture partners Equinor and SSE Renewables alongside independent representatives from NOF.
Bilton Hall Amateur Boxing Club, on Taunton Ave, in Jarrow, has previously receiving money from the Dogger Bank Operator Fund.
Marty Devlin has shared how the club used the money to boost the experience for its young members.
He said: “We are delighted with the new Ergo boxing gloves that we have purchased with the grant we received from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm Operator Fund.
“The gloves used in Amateur boxing have to be well padded and of very good quality for safety purposes and are expensive.
“A lot of our members find them unaffordable so when we heard about the fund we thought it may be a good idea to apply.
“When we later heard we had been successful in our application we let our young boxers know and it was like an early Christmas present for them, they could not wait to wear them.”
Kay Doragh, Community Investment Manager at Dogger Bank, has expressed her pride in being able to support local communities in the areas where the wind farm operates.
She commented: "We are incredibly proud to continue our support for the local projects that make these regions thrive.
"From helping young people find their first career steps to installing solar lighting for village safety, these grants make a tangible difference.
“We look forward to seeing the innovative projects the 2026 applications will bring to the table."
Community projects and local organisations can apply now for grants of up to £1,000 at: https://doggerbank.com/about/community/.
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