Item 5 Appendix 1 - Grant Applications
West Dunbartonshire Council · 23 November 2022
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Appendix 1 Alexander Cross Cameron Fund for consideration November 2022 (2022/23) Organisation Purpose of organisation Grant requested Purpose of grant Comments Fifty Sixty Club To reduce isolation by providing social interaction and to promote healthier lifestyles through walking. £700 To assist with a Christmas meal for members of the club reducing their social isolation particularly as the majority of the club members have little to no family and this can be a lonely time of year for them. The meal will be in Clydebank and travel will be provided. This event will provide senior citizen members with enjoyment and company which they would otherwise not benefit from. Cost of meal plus transport is approx. £32 per person. Total cost is £800 Group contribution: £100 Recommendation: £700 The proposed use of the grant will be of benefit to Clydebank Senior Citizens providing social interaction and mental health benefits Number of members How often does it meet Other grants applied for/ awarded Bank Balance Accounts balance 25 members Weekly Community Matters £3,000 awarded to assist with running costs and clothing for the club. WDC EFQM £1,000 awarded to help with travel costs for weekly walks. Bank balance at 02/09/2022 = £4,068.86 Independently examined Annual accounts @ November 2021 = £2,894.67