Item 15 - Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 2 November 2022
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Dumbarton Common Good Fund for consideration by Corporate Services Committee on 02 November 2022 (2022/2023 onwards) Organisation Purpose of organisation Purpose of grant Grant Requested and Officer Recommendation Bellsmyre Development Trust SCIO To alleviate poverty in the Bellsmyre Area through the provision of facilities, resources, activities and the generation of opportunities for all local residents To partially fund ongoing costs to allow the facilities and activities already established to continue on an ongoing basis. This is a request to extend existing arrangements for a further 3 years from Feb 23 to Jan 26. The purpose and main aims of Bellsmyre Development Trust are: Create a community organisation capable of developing and representing the community of Bellsmyre. Design and deliver a programme of activities, events and opportunities for local residents, in particular focussing on Children, Families and Senior Citizens Improving the aesthetic and environmental areas of the neighbourhood Relieving Poverty and Introducing services to support families and individuals affected by addictions Designing and building a Community Hub/Centre fit for purpose in the modern times. Project annual cost: £371,800 Project annual income £266,100 including £127,500 self-generated income. Grant request: £36,000 per annum on an ongoing basis with an updated Service Level Agreement developed. Officer Recommendation: Agree £36,000 per annum for further 3 years to January 2026. Number of members How often does it meet Bank Balance and Accounts Balance Appendix 1
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900-1000 registered members, with 30 regular volunteers assisting; including 10 volunteer trustees Board Meetings are bi-monthly and the annual AGM takes place in April each year Accounts balance £62,472 per financial statements at 31st January 2022 (unrestricted). Current Bank Balance as at 14th October 2022 is £70,181