Appendix 1. Macalister Mortification - Application Form
Argyll and Bute Council · 4 June 2025
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MMaaccaalliisstteerr MMoorrttiiffiiccaattiioonn APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THIS FORM SHOULD BE RETURNED TO: stuart.mclean@argyll-bute.gov.uk MACALISTER MORTIFICATION The following criteria apply to all applications for financial assistance from the Macalister Mortification:- 1. The Macalister Mortification was bequested ‘To be invested in heritable security for the poor of the parish’. 2. The scope of the project and those that could benefit from it would be limited to the boundaries of the Parish of Killean & Kilchenzie. 3. Subject to 1 and 2 above, applications will be considered from properly constituted voluntary or charitable organisations for funding. Applications for routine operational costs / core funding will not be considered. 4. Successful applicants will be required to complete an End Of Project Monitoring Form to ensure that any monies awarded are used appropriately, in accordance with the Fund criteria and giving a level of information which enables trustees to be satisfied that this has happened. The submitted information must outline the amount of funding, project details and outcomes, including the number and breakdown of people who benefitted from the award. 5. We would expect those who benefit from Macalister Mortification to acknowledge this support in any publicity material or event.
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1. YOU/YOUR ORGANISATION Section 1 (a) Name: Mid Kintyre and Gigha Parish ,Church of Scotland Address: A'Chleit Hall, Killean and Kilchenzie, Tarbert Road, Muasdale Post Code: PA29 6XD Email: Telephone Number: Section 1 (b) Background Information Please give a summary of the history of your organisation, including when it was formed, links to any parent body etc… A’Chleit Church lies within the former parish of Killean and Kilchenzie on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula. The Church Hall, built in 1861, is a Grade A listed building and is used by a number of community groups, including those that support individuals within the Parish that are facing financial difficulties. To better support those within our communities that have been struggling with ever rising energy costs the Church Hall has recenlty registered as a ‘warm space’ as part of the National Warm Spaces project. One of the groups which meets in the Hall is C3 (A’Chleit Christian Community) which was formerly Killean and Kilchenzie Guild. This group meets monthly and provides a (reasonably) warm and welcome space for people across the Parish and beyond. Attendees enjoy a chat, a hot drink and something to eat. We also have a speaker at these gatherings and recent talks have included representatives from Shopper Aid, Kintyre Food Bank and SHIK (Supporting Homeless in Kintyre). Those attending are able to get advice and assistance around energy conservation and food poverty. Section 1 (c) Aims and Objective of your Organisation
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What are the aims and objectives of your organisation, including its current role in the Community, types of services provided and target client groups? The Church of Scotland serves the whole of Scotland through parishes and Presbyteries. Killean and Kilchenzie is part of the larger North Kintyre Parish. We aim to serve anyone in need within the parish. Members and particularly elders, who form part of the Kirk Session, have a responsibility to inform the Minister if they know of anyone who would benefit from additional support. The church holds public worship twice a month and the church and hall can be used for Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms. In addition the Hall is used by a number of Community groups – these include the local schools,the Rural Institute and the A’Chleit Art Group as well as C3 formerly known as the Killean & Kilchenzie Guild. Groups are able to hire the hall for social events and group activities. We are open to all age groups and have disabled access. Section 1 (e) Registered Charity Number – please give registration number SC002567 Section 1 (f) Membership and Users How many people in the Parish regularly use the services/facilities offered by your organisation? 60 Please indicate how many are Male: 15 Female: 45 Disabled: Do you make a charge to your users? Yes: No: If ‘Yes’ please give details: Do you have a membership scheme? Yes: No: How many members belong to your organisation? 100 Please indicate how many members are Male: 20 Female: 80 Disabled: 10 Please give details of your membership fees: There are no fees, people are invited to give an offering/donation. Section 1 (g) Does your organisation have a constitution? Yes: No: If ‘Yes’ please include a copy with your application.
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2. FUNDING REQUEST Section 2 (a) How much grant are you requesting from the Macallister Mortification ? £3850
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3. APPLICATIONS FOR ‘ONE OFF’ PROJECT GRANTS Section 3 (a) Please detail the total cost of your proposals: ITEM OF EXPENDITURE COST Section 2 (b) Please explain how the funding will be used: The most recent Quinquennial Inspection on the property recommended repairs to the windows and doors to help retain heat within the Hall (see photos below). The inspection report stated that ‘the timber framed casement windows required extensive repairs to frames and cills and full redecoration’. If successful, we would plan to use the Macalister Mortification funds to carry out these essential repairs supported by our own Church funds. As a Grade A listed building we have been encouraged to carry out these repairs when funds allowed. We hope that these further improvements to this facility would encourage more people to attend our events and support those in the local community that are facing financial difficulty.
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Repairs to Hall doors and window frames and cills. Total cost - £12,400 ( £3850 Macalister Mortification and £8550 Church Funds) Signed ___Anne E. Littleson_________________________ Date __12.2.2025_____________ Print name Anne Littleson Office held Property Convener 4. DECLARATION I can confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all the answers given above are true and accurate. I understand that details contained in this form will be processed by the Trustess of the Macalister Mortification. I am aware that by submitting this application I am agreeing to the publication as of the details contained in this application in any form deemed appropriate by the Trustees of the Fund. I am also aware that the amount and conditions of any award granted will be made public.