Community Involvement Galloper is an active participant in the local community through involvement with local schools and educational initiatives, via sponsorships, through hosting and attending events and by way of its community benefit funds. Galloper established three community funds for the benefit of local communities in Suffolk and Essex. The Galloper Community Fund administered on behalf of the Galloper project by Essex Community Foundation (ECF) and designed to support communities around the location of the Operations & Maintenance Base in Harwich, Essex. The Galloper Wind Farm Fund which is administered by Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Leiston and Sizewell Community Fund which was administered by EDF and is now closed. The last two funds were designed to benefit the communities closest to the onshore infrastructure of the project in Suffolk. Galloper Community Fund The £50,000 Galloper Community Fund was established in 2018. Applications to the fund are administered on behalf of the Galloper project by the Essex Community Foundation (ECF). Each year, from 2018 until 2022, £10,000 will be awarded to support charitable, educational and environmental activities in the Harwich area. Applications for 2021 grants will open early next year. For more information about the fund or to apply for a grant, visit the ECF website or call the grants team on 01245 356018. Projects funded to date include: Harwich Festival of the Arts Trust: London Bus Theatre Company: Harwich Shanty Festival: Harwich Amateur Boxing Club: We are Music: Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse: The Ark Family Resource Centre: Tendring Community Voluntary Services: 123456 Galloper Wind Farm Fund The Galloper Wind Farm Fund (GWFF) aims to contribute to the appearance, setting, conservation, amenity, accessibility and enjoyment of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB and the area defined as within a 5 kilometre radius of Sizewell (the location of the Galloper substation). A total of £187,000 will be available over 17 years. Started in 2016, it will be paid at £11,000 per annum to Suffolk County Council. Grants of up to 100% can be awarded towards project costs. A panel including representatives from Galloper Wind Farm Ltd, Suffolk County Council, East Suffolk Council and Leiston Town Council will meet once a year to assess projects and award grants. For more information and advice about the GWFF, please email Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB; telephone 01394 445225 or visit the https://www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org/managing/grants/gwff/ page where you can find out more about the criteria and guidance, and download the application form. Examples of projects funded The 2020/21 grant round saw a total of five projects awarded funds of over £10,000. Coastal Art A project by Art Branches CIC to support men’s mental health in Leiston area by provision of supported creative projects allowing for and encouraging expression of self and imagination through a variety of media, such as photography. Heritage Visitor Hut The next stage of an initiative by Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Group who, after construction, landscaping and internal fit out, will us the funding to erect external signage and do some internal fit out before opening the doors to visitors. Ocean Impact Investigators This Suffolk Wildlife Trust project aims to engage children from Leiston Primary School with their coastal environment, specifically in the context of plastic pollution and how their behaviour has an impact on nature. A Wing and a Prayer: A programme of activities with glass artist Arabella Marshall for all people, encouraging a deeper connection with art, the natural environment and local heritage, following the installation of a glass artwork into Minsmere Sluice chapel. Minsmere Access Path: pre-commencement work The Waveney Bird Club will build an access for all path from RSPB’s North Wall to East Hide. The project is managed in phases – this part of the project will support the pre-commencement work of final drawings, H&S design for build, HRA advice, careful clearance in preparation for commencement. The 2019/20 grant round saw a total of seven projects awarded funds totalling £13,220. Suffolk Wildlife Trust - Eel workshops: History of the Garrett Family: Art Branches CIC: Save our Sandlings - Map: Leiston Dementia Project: Arabella Marshall - Glass Artist: Poetry People with Alde Valley Academy: Leiston-Sizewell Town Council: Sudbourne Park Printmakers: Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Pro Corda Trust: Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Group (TAHG): 12345678910 Leiston and Sizewell Community Fund [NOW CLOSED] This fund was worth £87,500 over seven years and was be made available for community projects located in a 10km radius of Sizewell, closing in 2018. The fund was administered on the Galloper project’s behalf by EDF. Initiatives supported to date include: Wardens Trust: Leiston Hub - ActiveLives: Hacheston Villlage Hall: Shining Stars Day Nursery: Wonderful Beast Theatre Company: Leiston Old Folks Outing: St Margarets Church: Aldeburgh Parish Church: Saxmundham Music Festival: Aldeburgh Museum: 1st Leiston Guides: Application_form TOR_Galloper_fund 1234 Education We take pride in our work and sharing our skills and experiences with the next generation of renewables experts. We work closely with local authorities, not for profit organisations, education and industry groups to deliver a tailored programme of education and skills activity along the East coast. Virtual STEM Career presentation In November 2020 we launched our STEM career virtual presentation, delivered by Kieron Drew, our interim Operations & Maintenance Manager. The presentation is suitable for secondary age pupils and aims to give an insight into the renewables industry, offshore wind projects, Galloper wind farm and operations & maintenance facility as well as careers in the sector. Galloper education presentation 2020 Audio only final Here is a snapshot of some of what we have delivered: Enterprise Adviser: Tendring Technical College Galloper’s O&M Manager Sean Chenery has become an Enterprise Adviser with Tendring Technical College, working with the school on a range of activities to help enhance career education for students and increase the awareness of offshore wind and its many career options. Building a relationship with the school over time will give opportunities to advise on strategy and planning, to enhance the curriculum and to further promote STEM for careers. The role is part of the Essex Enterprise Adviser Network delivered by Essex County Council. Mock Interview Day Shadowing Days Icanbea Website STEM day Ormisten Denes Academy East of England Internship Scheme To find out more about our education activity contact us on info@galloperwindfarm.com Student shadowing day 1234 Sponsorships Galloper supports a number of local initiatives through mutually-beneficial sponsorships that help to broaden the profile and awareness of the wind farm while becoming actively engaged with worthwhile community activities. The sponsorships are focussed in and around the Tendring area as it is where our operations & maintenance facility is based, in effect this is our neighbourhood and we aim to be good neighbours. Sponsorships to date include: Harwich Maritime Festival: Blue Ribbon Business Awards: Youth Award for Environment: Essex Wildlife Trust: 1234567 Events Communities are integral to everything we do. From the pre-construction consultation to involvement as the project took shape and now planned open days and visits during operations. As construction progressed we hosted a number of consultation and community events about Galloper Offshore Wind Farm and we intend to continue to participate in and run local events now we are operational. To find out more about our community events contact us on info@galloperwindfarm.com 12345 Latest News Previous 04.10.2021 Galloper team scoop prestigious Energy Awards 2021 accolade RWE’s Galloper team recognized as Lockdown Energy Champions of the Year Competing against ten other nominees at the national Awards... Read more Next Galloper Offshore Wind Farm is owned by a Macquarie led consortium (25%), RWE Renewables (25%), Siemens’ financing arm, Siemens Financial Services (25%), ESB (12.5%) and a fund established by Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Development Bank of Japan (12.5%). RWE Renewables has led the development and construction of Galloper Offshore Wind Farm and its ongoing operation on behalf of the project partners. 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