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West Dunbartonshire Council · 10 June 2026
Back to Alexander Cross Cameron Bequest Committee — 10 June 2026 and its agenda
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Official Agenda Special Meeting of Alexander Cross Cameron Bequest Committee Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Time: 10:00 Venue: Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall Street, Clydebank, G81 1UB Contact: Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer Email: nicola.moorcroft@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member Please attend a special meeting of the Alexander Cross Cameron Bequest Committee as detailed above. The business is shown on the attached agenda. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Page 1
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Official Distribution:- Councillor Kevin Crawford Councillor Diane Docherty Councillor Daniel Lennie Councillor Fiona Hennebry Councillor June McKay Councillor Lawrence O’Neill Councillor Lauren Oxley Councillor William Rooney Councillor Gordon Scanlan Councillor Clare Steel Councillor Sophie Traynor (Chair) All other Councillors for information Date of issue: 3 June 2026 Page 2
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Official ALEXANDER CROSS CAMERON BEQUEST COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026 AGENDA 1 APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are invited to declare if they have an interest in the item of business on this agenda and the reasons for such declarations. 3 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 5 - 6 Submit for approval, as a correct record, the Minutes of Special Meeting of the Alexander Cross Cameron Bequest Committee held on 1 September 2025. 4 GRANT APPLICATIONS 7 - 12 Submit report by the Chief Officer – Resources providing additional information and to make an Officer recommendation for Members consideration, on grant applications by:- (a) Faifley Art Group; and (b) Lomond ADHD Services CIC _______________________________________________________________________ Page 3
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ALEXANDER CROSS CAMERON BEQUEST COMMITTEE At a Special Meeting of the Alexander Cross Cameron Bequest Committee held in the Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall Street, Clydebank on Monday, 1 September 2025 at 2.00 p.m. Present: Councillors Kevin Crawford* Diane Docherty, Fiona Hennebry, Daniel Lennie, June McKay, Lawrence O’Neill, Lauren Oxley, William Rooney, and Sophie Traynor. *Arrived later in the meeting. Attending: Adrian Gray, Business Unit Finance Partner - Corporate Functions; Christopher Anderson, Legal Officer; and Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer. Apologies: Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Councillors Gordon Scanlan and Clare Steel. ELECTION OF CHAIR The Legal officer invited the Committee to consider the election of the Chair of the Alexander Cross Cameron Bequest Committee. Councillor McKay, seconded by Councillor Oxley, moved that Councillor Traynor be elected to the post. Councillor Hennebry, seconded by Councillor Rooney, moved that Councillor O’Neill be elected to the post. On vote being taken, 5 Members voted for the nomination of Councillor Traynor and 3 Members voted for the nomination of Councillor O’Neill. The election of Councillor Traynor, as Chair, was accordingly declared carried. Councillor Sophie Traynor in the Chair DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST It was noted that there were no declarations of interest in any of the items of business on the agenda. ITEM 3 Page 5
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of Special Meeting of the Alexander Cross Cameron Bequest Committee held on 26 June 2024 were submitted and approved as a correct record. GRANT APPLICATION A report was submitted by the Chief Officer - Resources providing information on a Grant Application to the Alexander Cross Cameron Trust Fund and to make an Officer recommendation for Members consideration. After discussion and having heard the Business Partner - Corporate Functions, in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed the Officer recommendation to award £600 requested in the grant application from Clydebank Scouts for the reasons provided within Appendix 1of the report. Note: Councillor Crawford entered the meeting at this point. INVESTMENT OPTIONS FOR ACC TRUST FUND BALANCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer - Resources providing an update on Alexander Cross Cameron Trust Fund investments and recommend an approach for continuing investment. After discussion and having heard the Business Partner - Corporate Functions in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee approved that £0.020m is invested with West Dunbartonshire Council in a variable rate account with the remainder of the Fund balance (currently £0.099m) to be invested with the Council in a 2-year fixed deposit account. The meeting closed at 2.06 p.m. Page 6
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Unmarked WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Resources Alexander Cross Cameron Fund Committee 10 June 2026 _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Grant Applications 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide information on two grant applications to the Alexander Cross Cameron Trust Fund and to make an officer recommendation for Members consideration. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that Committee agrees the officer recommendation to award £300 to Faifley Art Group and £2,500 to Lomond ADHD for the reasons provided within Appendix 1. 3. Background 3.1 The Trust Deed states that the purpose of the Alexander Cross Cameron Fund is for ‘the relief of those residents within Clydebank by considering applications by or on behalf of non-profit making community groups for grant assistance towards the cost of one-off community activities within Clydebank; the objectives of which are in the opinion of the Trustee, to assist and relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. For the avoidance of doubt no grant assistance shall be paid in respect of the normal running costs of the community group itself’. 3.2 Alexander Cross Cameron Fund grants are administered by the West Dunbartonshire Council and are reported to the fund as and when applications are received. 3.3 Per the draft 2025/26 Financial Statements, the value of fund as at 31 March 2026 was £122,621.45. ITEM 4 Page 7
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Unmarked 4. Main Issues Grant Applications 4.1 Two applications for grant funding have been received. Members should note that amounts of £300 and £2,500 are being recommended with full details being provided in the attached Appendix. 4.2 Members will note the reasons provided by officers in relation to the recommendations of award and will need to ensure that when making awards that these are made in line with the aims and purposes of the Trust Fund. 5. Option Appraisal 5.1 No option appraisal consideration was required for this report. 6. People Implications 6.1 There are no people implications. 7. Financial Implications 7.1 It is recommended that a £300 grant is awarded to Faifley Art Group and a £2,500 grant is awarded to Lomond ADHD. 8. Risk Analysis 8.1 The Committee must consider financial and reputational risks when considering grant applications. The financial risk is not only that the Alexander Cross Cameron Fund remains financially viable, but also that the organisations funded by the Fund comply with the Conditions of Grant which cover issues such as discrimination, health and safety, insurance, etc. As stated at 4.2 above, Members must ensure funds awarded are for the purposes of the Trust Fund. 9. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 9.1 No equalities impact assessment was required in relation to this report. 10. Environmental Sustainability 10.1 No environmental sustainability issues require to be raised in connection with this report. Page 8
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Unmarked 11. Consultation 11.1 All organisations are consulted regarding recommendations of grant prior to the report being submitted to committee. _______________ Laurence Slavin Chief Officer, Resources Date: 10 June 2026 Person to Contact: Janine Corr, Business Partner, Corporate Functions E-mail: Janine.corr@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1: Detail of applications for assessment Background Papers: Grant Application Forms. Wards Affected: Wards 4, 5 and 6 Page 9
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Alexander Cross Cameron Fund for consideration (2026/27) Organisation Purpose of organisation Grant requested Purpose of grant Comments Faifley Art Group To provide accessible opportunities for Clydebank residents (mainly over 50’s) to develop skills in and an appreciation of visual arts. £300 To arrange classes for members with professional tutors. Grant will cover the fees for the tutors as well as providing materials for the classes. Members are consulted to choose the type of classes and maximise the benefits. The classes will provide mental stimulation and social opportunities as well as artistic skills. Total cost is £400 Group contribution: £100 Recommendation: £300 The stated purpose of the grant application meets the aims of the Trust Fund to assist those in need by reasons of age & financial hardship Number of members How often does it meet Other grants applied for/ awarded Bank Balance Accounts balance 26 Weekly £1655 awarded: • WDC Social Transport – £200 • Age Scotland - £855 • WDC Wishlist - £600 A further £650 applied for from Age Scotland. All for other projects/purposes. Bank balance at 27/02/2026 = £4,423.50 28/11/2025 = £3983.65 Balances include ringfenced funding from other grant applications. ITEM 4 - APPENDIX 1 Page 11
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Unmarked Organisation Purpose of organisation Grant requested Purpose of grant Comments Lomond ADHD Services C.I.C To provide accessible, community-based support for individuals and families affected by ADHD and neurodivergence. To promote understanding and destigmatization. £2,500 To deliver a Parenting Support Programme for ADHD & Emotional Regulation for families specifically in Clydebank. Funding would cover facilitation, venue hire within the local community, materials and resources, administration, and refreshments. This will initially be a 3-month programme providing 6-week structured courses aimed at supporting families to manage various challenges. Applicant aims for this to be an ongoing and growing programme which will cover other WDC areas in future. Project is being developed in partnership with PALS (Clydebank). Total cost is £4,500 Group contribution: £2,000 Recommendation: £2,500 The stated purpose of the grant application meets the aims of the Trust Fund to assist those in need by reason of disability or disadvantage. Number of members How often does it meet Other grants applied for/ awarded Bank Balance Accounts balance 40-60 Weekly and Monthly depending on programme £15,264 awarded: • National Lottery – £8,142 • Corra Foundation - £3,000 • Dumbarton Common Good - £2,622 • Scotmid Community - £1,500 All for other projects/purposes Bank balance at 37/03/2026 = £489.55 24/04/2026 = £9,028.11 Balance includes ringfenced funding from National Lottery as well as commitment for HMRC bill. Page 12