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Community projects set to benefit thanks to wind farm
Shields Gazette
|February 04, 2026
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has launched its community grants for 2026.
Members of Bilton Hall Amateur Boxing Club wearing the gloves that were bought using a grant from the Dogger Bank Operator Fund.
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.
This story is from the February 04, 2026 edition of Shields Gazette.
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