SSE Transmission: Over £2 million to power community projects across the north of Scotland - Perth-based project receives funding

• Second round of SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund awards brings total amount distributed to over £4 million  
• Over £100 million community benefit funding expected for communities across the north of Scotland through new transmission projects

Perth's Rock Trust to receive  £201,217 

Supporting a new youth housing hub in Perth delivering specialist employability, wellbeing and housing support for young people facing homelessness.

Over £100m expected for communities across the north of Scotland

The latest round of awards from the Regional Community Benefit Fund brings the total investment in local initiatives to over £4 million, building on the initial awards made last year. 

These awards are among the first delivered as part of SSEN Transmission’s commitment to provide more than £100 million in community benefit across the north of Scotland, enabled by its investment in new electricity infrastructure that supports the country’s clean power and energy security ambitions. 

Funding will continue to be distributed through a series of regional and local funds linked to existing and proposed projects, ensuring positive impacts and a lasting legacy for local communities.

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