Doncaster scout group sees the light thanks to four-figure Marr Wind Farm fund grant
Young members of a thriving Doncaster scout group are enjoying a brighter view of their surroundings with the help of a four-figure grant from the…
8MW
generation capacity
£11,900+
annual community benefit fund
5,855
homes provided with renewable electricity each year
£140,000+
community benefits since 2012
£223,000+
community benefits during the entire lifespan
£10 million
total construction value
£100,000
annual business rates paid to Doncaster Council
252,692 MWh
of renewable energy generated since 2012
87,135 homes
powered by renewable energy since 2012 (based on average annual usage)
Marr Wind Farm ownership news
In January 2026 OnPath Energy completed the sale of Marr Wind Farm to the west of Doncaster to ERG , one of Europe’s leading independent renewable energy producers. For details on the deal, you can read our news release here.
What this means for you?
OnPath Energy will continue to manage Marr Wind Farm on behalf of ERG while the £11,900 annual community benefit fund will be maintained under their new ownership over the project’s lifetime.
This means that OnPath Energy will continue to operate Marr Wind Farm in the same way it always has done, community funding will be managed in the same way using our long term partnership with Point North, the application process for community grants remains the same and should you have any questions about the project as always you can contact Tom, your dedicated community manager (details can found below).
Operational since 2012
About Marr Wind Farm
Marr Wind Farm has a generation capacity of 8MW providing enough renewable electricity to meet the average annual demands of almost 5,855 homes each year.
Located just to the west of Doncaster, the wind farm provides more than £11,900 in annual grants for the local communities, which over the lifetime of the project accumulates to £223,000 generated in community funding.
Key Facts
Marr Wind Farm
At OnPath Energy, we’re powering a more sustainable future through renewable energy. Our projects, like Marr Wind Farm, inspire and enable communities, businesses, and landowners to embrace a just transition to net zero.
- Electricity generation capacity: Up to 8MW
- Postcode of nearby property: DN5 7AY
- Number of turbines: 4
- Tip height: 125m
- Local Planning Authority: Doncaster Council
- Lifespan: 40 years in operation plus 2 years for construction and decommissioning
- Operational since: January 2012
- Natural Power Emergency Number: 0345 200 8173
Community benefits
Creating community value
We establish community funds for every OnPath renewables project to ensure that the benefits are channelled back into the local community. The Marr Wind Farm Community Fund currently receives £11,966.10 each year from the wind farm. Grants are awarded to local voluntary organisations, community groups and environmental projects.
To ensure the funding is channelled to causes and activities important to the local communities, the fund is managed by a Community Fund committee made up of members from the local parish councils as well as the district and county councillors. The committee meets regularly so that local residents can raise any issues with the operation and maintenance of the wind farm.
The Committee agrees how and where grants are awarded based on a range of criteria and the information received in the funding application.
Projects from the parishes of parishes of Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Hickleton, High Melton, Marr and Sprotbrough and Cusworth are eligible for funding and we may consider projects from outside of this area if they will benefit people in the local parishes.
Check if you’re in the catchment area!
Enter your postcode below to check if your group is in the catchment area for a grant from our Marr Wind Farm.
Your dedicated point of contact
Introducing your Partnership & Community Manager
Hi, I’m Tom, your dedicated point of contact at OnPath Energy as the Community & Partnerships manager for Marr Wind Farm near Doncaster. It’s my job to keep the community up to date, take feedback and answer any questions you may have about Marr Wind Farm. I’m looking forward to working with you and your community as we continue to see the long term benefits the project brings for local people including the £11,900 annual community benefit fund. You can contact me with any questions that you have about the project directly using the details below.
M: 07386 677 219
T: 0330 335 8010
E: tom.chaplin@onpathenergy.com
Marr Wind Farm News
Sale concludes on seven English onshore wind farms
Acquisitions and divestments are a critical part of our growth strategy, where proceeds from selling mature assets can be used to develop and acquire pipeline with potential for value creation leveraging our team’s deep renewables expertise.” Richard Dunkley, CEO at OnPath Energy.
