Helensburgh Outdoor Museum - Arts Strategy Fund Application
Argyll and Bute Council · 11 March 2025
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 11 MARCH 2025 HELENSBURGH OUTDOOR MUSEUM - ARTS STRATEGY FUND APPLICATION 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval from Members for the application to the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Arts Strategy Fund from the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust. 1.2 At its meeting on 13 December 2016, Area Committee agreed to allocate £55,000 from CHORD surplus funds for the continuation of the Outdoor Museum. A Design Panel has been established with the role of assessing applications and making recommendations to Area Committee for approval. 1.3 The application was assessed by the Design Panel on 20 January 2025. This report provides the recommendation from the Design Panel for Area Committee decision. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that Members approve the application from the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust for £1,000.
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 11 MARCH 2025 HELENSBURGH OUTDOOR MUSEUM – ARTS STRATEGY FUND APPLICATION 3.0 INTRODUCTION 3.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval from Members for the application to the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Arts Strategy Fund from the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust. 3.2 At its meeting on 13 December 2016, Area Committee agreed to allocate £55,000 from CHORD surplus funds for the continuation of the Outdoor Museum. A Design Panel has been established with the role of assessing applications and making recommendations to Area Committee for approval. 3.3 In December 2024, the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust applied for costs towards the manufacturing, installation and engraving of artwork to commemorate the centenary of the erection of the Scout and Guide Halls in Helensburgh. 3.4 The application was considered by the Design Panel on 20 January 2025. This report provides the recommendation from the Design Panel for Area Committee decision. 4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 It is recommended that Members approve the application from the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust for £1,000. 5.0 DETAIL 5.1 At its meeting on 13 December 2016, Area Committee agreed to allocate £55,000 from CHORD surplus funds for the continuation of the Outdoor
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Museum. A Design Panel has been established with the role of assessing applications and making recommendations to Area Committee for approval. 5.2 The Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel was re-established in October 2024 after not having met since February 2022. The Panel is made up of the Chair and Vice Chair of Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee as well as representatives from local organisations and the community with experience in the arts, culture and heritage disciplines. 5.3 There is currently £49,625 available for allocation from the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum budget. 5.4 Applications have been received and considered by the Panel on a rolling basis, in line with the Outdoor Museum Arts Strategy Guidance. 5.5 Following a successful application for initial design costs of £375, approved under delegated authority by the Design Panel on 22 October 2024, the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust submitted a further application in December 2024 for £1,000 towards the manufacturing, engraving and installation of the artwork. 5.6 The proposal from the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust is for the installation of a 3D relief plaque 500 x 400mm celebrating the centenary in 2025 of the erection of the original Scout and Guide Halls in John Street, Helensburgh. The plaque will be made of bronze alloy, gun metal, composed of copper 85%, tin 5%, lead 5%, zinc 5%. It is proposed that the artwork will be installed on plinth N.C.49 as highlighted in Appendix 3. This is plinth style E1 as shown in Appendix 4. 5.7 Full details of the proposed artwork and an image of the proposed design are provided in Appendix 1. 5.8 The Design Panel considered the application at the meeting held on 20 January 2025 and agreed to allocate the scores noted in Appendix 2. The Panel agreed to recommend approval of the application. 6.0 CONCLUSION 6.1 The Outdoor Museum has been well received both locally and nationally as is evidenced by the numerous award nominations. Approval of the recommended application would allow for the continuation of this cultural asset. 7.0 IMPLICATIONS 7.1 Policy - The delivery of this project fits with the Council’s Corporate Plan, Argyll and Bute Outcomes Improvement Plan and the approved Local Development Plan. It further aligns with policy for safeguarding our built heritage and town centre regeneration.
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7.2 Financial – The Area Committee allocated £55,000 from the CHORD Surplus Funds for the Outdoor Museum. 7.3 Legal – An Offer of Grant will be issued once a decision is made detailing the legal conditions of the award. Funds will be paid subject to submission of the required documentation at the time of claim. 7.4 HR – The Fund will be managed by the Economic Regeneration Officer, who will provide support to the Design Panel and updates to the Area Committee. 7.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: 7.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics – None. 7.5.2 Socio-economic Duty - The Outdoor Museum acts as a visitor attractor to the town centre helping to support local businesses. 7.5.3 Islands – None. 7.6 Climate Change – None. 7.7 Risk – The funding is paid retrospectively which reduces the risk that monies will not be spent in accordance with the conditions of the grant. Funds will only be paid once works have been completed and the required claim documentation has been submitted. 7.8 Customer Service – None. 7.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – None. Kirsty Flanagan, Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess, Policy Lead for Business Development 22 January 2025 For further information contact: Fergus Murray, Head of Development and Economic Growth Fergus.Murray@argyll-bute.gov.uk Kirsty Durrant, Economic Regeneration Officer Kirsty.Durrant@argyll-bute.gov.uk APPENDICES Appendix 1 – Application from the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust Appendix 2 – Table of scores allocated by the Design Panel
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Appendix 3 – Maps highlighting the proposed plinth location Appendix 4 – Technical drawing of the plinth style proposed Appendix 1 - Application from the Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust Q1 Tell us about you/your organisation Name of organisation Helensburgh Scout and Guide Trust Organisation’s Website Address: N/A Q2 If you are a branch of a larger organisation or a member of an umbrella body, please tell us which one. The Scout Association, Girl Guiding UK Q3 What is the legal status of your organisation? (If applicable please give registration No/s e.g. Charity No/Company No.) Charity No: SCO48934 Company No: Q4 If you are applying on behalf of an organisation, how many people are involved in running your organisation? Committee Members 6 Paid Staff Full Time 0 Paid Staff Part Time 0 Volunteers 60 Trustees 6 Q5 What ages are the people your organisation works with? 0-5 6-10 11-16 17-25 26-59 60+ All Ages Q6 Please indicate which type of application you are submitting Type 1 Development Costs (maximum £500) Type 2 Total Costs (maximum £3000) Type 3 Artwork Donation (no funding required) Q7 What value of grant are you requesting (£)? £1,000 Q8 What percentage of the total project costs (including VAT) does this represent? 33.3% Q9 Please provide details of the sources of match funding. Donations and fundraising by 1st Helensburgh Scout Group and Helensburgh Friends of Guiding
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Q10 What is the proposed artwork? (Please describe the form, design, material, method of fixing and interpretation materials of the artwork. Include details of the durability and quality of materials and workmanship and how the artwork responds to the surrounding environment. Please attach any drawings/sketches as required) 3D relief plaque 500 x 400 mm celebrating the centenary in 2025 of the erection of the original Scout and Guide Halls in John Street, Helensburgh. The plaque will be made of bronze alloy, gun metal, composed of copper 85%, tin 5%, lead 5%, zinc 5%. It will be attached to the plinth by 4 pegs glued with industrial glue as per the guidance notes P5. Expert workmanship by Drysdale Foundry, Falkirk and explanatory engraving by MacIntyre Memorials. Proposed Inscription: The halls were bought from Singer Factory, Clydebank. The Director lived in Clarendon, now part of Lomond School. Funding came from the local Scout and Guide Association Trustees and public donations. Q11 Please detail the link between the proposed artwork and the wider community. Scouts started in Helensburgh before the First World War and Guides shortly after. In 1925 they managed to procure the site in John Street and erect the halls there. It was funded by contributions from many local citizens and the local Scout Association and local Girl Guide Association. Since then, several thousand boys and girls have enjoyed the fun, experience and training by both voluntary movements. This has enhanced their personal development and citizenship of our country. The halls also now host many community groups which encourage physical fitness, art, music and nature. Q12 Please describe the required positioning of the artwork. (Please include details of the type of plinth required and how the artwork will be positioned) We would like to consider plinth N.C. 49 in style E1 as per guidance notes P6 and 7. The position we are thinking about is on the N/E quadrant of Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh. The plaque is to be placed on the sloping aspect and the engraved information on the side of the plinth. Q13 Please detail how the proposed artwork will be delivered. (Please provide details of any consultants involved in the project and their role and a timescale for delivery) We propose to have the bronze relief placed in September or October 2025, final date still to be arranged. There is a strong possibility that the Deputy Lord Lieutenant will attend. • Design work – Tom Abernathy, already done. • Casting – Andrew Drysdale, Drysdale Brothers, Larbert. • Engraving and fixing – MacIntyre Memorials, Hillington, Glasgow. We must liaise with the Outdoor Museum as to a suitable date. Q14 Please detail any maintenance requirements for the proposed artwork. Minimal maintenance is required for cleaning. A soft wire brush occasionally will suffice. Q15 What barriers or challenges have you thought about in delivering the artwork and are there contingency plans in place?
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• Weather in Autumn can be unpredictable. • Engraving fixing requires dry weather. • Funding arrangement: hopeful of securing grant and not need more fundraising. • Illness, members of the committee could change. • Risks associated with installation process: contractor to take appropriate action. FINANCE SECTION Q17 Tell us about any other grant or current applications you have made to Argyll and Bute Council within the past 3 years. (This should include any contracts you have with the Council to deliver services) Grant and Year Description / Amount Successful 2024 Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Type 1 application for design works - £375 Yes No Pending Q18 Are you applying to any other funders for what you have described in this application? (If you have a pending application please let us know the outcome as soon as possible) Grant Scheme/Funder Description / Amount Successful Leslie Sell Trust £1020 Yes No Pending Q16 Tell us how much money you need in order to fund the project you are applying for and give us a breakdown. Item / Activity Net (£) VAT (£) EG. Appointment of artist to develop and produce artwork. £1,500 Manufacture £1,500.00 Engraving £801.52 £160.30 Fixing Plaque £360.00 £72.00 Additional Works £95.00 £19.00 A Total cost £2,756.52 £251.30 B How much of this total are you funding from your resources? £507.82 C How much is coming from other agencies? (Donations) £1,500 D Total amount requested in this application (Amount requested D= A-B-C) Please do not request more than 50% of the total cost of the project/activity - up to a maximum of £3,000. £1,000
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Appendix 2 - Table of scores allocated by the Design Panel Appendix 3 - Maps highlighting the proposed plinth location Criteria Allocation of score on a scale of 1 to 3 Community Link 3 Quality 2 Character 3 Risk 3 Durability 3
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Appendix 4 – Technical drawing of the plinth style