Item 4 - Grant Applications
West Dunbartonshire Council · 10 June 2026
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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
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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.
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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