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After the success of last year’s Enchanted Glen, the Trustees were keen to carry on Andrew Carnegie’s legacy of spreading ‘sweetness and light’ in his beloved Dunfermline.
We were delighted to welcome one of Scotland’s most influential businessmen and entrepreneurs, Sir Tom Hunter, to the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum on 3rd of November.
Rosyth Bowling Club - presentation of centenary pennant
The Trustees and staff of the Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund Trusts extend our sincere condolences to the Royal family and our gratitude to her Majesty the Queen for an extraordinary life filled with dignity and dedication to duty.
This photo was taken in July 2003 when the Queen attended Pittencrieff Park to open a new playpark, the major project of the Trust’s centenary.
Picnic in the Park took place on 5 June, in lovely sunny weather. Coinciding with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, the free event was an opportunity for families to enjoy the entertainment and activities provided in the beautiful setting of Pittencrieff Park.
Andrew Croxford has been appointed as the thirty-third Chairman of the Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund Trust succeeding Fiona Robertson who has served as Chair for the last two years.
After 30 years’ service, our longest serving Trustee, Douglas Scott has retired. Douglas joined the Board in 1992 and served as Chair between 2015-2017 and on almost all the other committees, as well as acting as liaison with the Dunfermline and West Fife Sports Council for a number of years. His particular devoted interest was the work of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust.
Together with partners Fife Council, the Trustees were keen to sprinkle some ‘sweetness and light’ during the dark winter months, of another difficult pandemic year. We have created an ‘Enchanted Glen’ area in Pittencrieff Park next to the Louise Carnegie Gates at the bottom of Bridge Street.
We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Pittsburgh, Bill Peduto to Dunfermline at the end of the COP26 Climate Conference. Dunfermline and Pittsburgh share some strong historical links as Andrew Carnegie made his fortune in Pittsburgh steel and General John Forbes, of Pittencrieff House, named the city.
At their Board meeting on 29 February, the Trustees awarded grants to the following groups:
At their Board meeting on 26 October, the Trustees awarded grants to the following groups:
At their Board meeting on 31 August, the Trustees awarded grants to the following groups:
At their Board meeting on 29 June, the Trustees awarded grant to the following groups:
At their Board meeting on 27 April, the Trustees awarded grants to the following groups:
At their Board meeting on 25 February, the Trustees awarded grant to the following groups:
A grant of £1500 to purchase a freezer for the storage of donated food from which food parcels were made up and distributed to vulnerable families and individuals.
A grant of £173 to purchase a Zoom licence to allow members and leaders to meet online and continue activities.
A grant of £1500 to purchase free-standing adjustable baskets for outdoor training while indoor sessions were not permitted.
The club based at the Carnegie Leisure Centre purchased new balls and caps with a grant of £1000. The caps are used to identify both the player and their team and to protect ears from injury.
A set-up grant of £1500 was awarded for this free 2km timed run held in Duloch Country Park every Sunday morning.
The Trustees awarded a grant of £4125 towards the replacement of the carpet of the indoor rink. The existing flooring was fitted 16 years previously but was showing signs of wear and affecting play.
A start-up grant of £860 was awarded to this newly formed Dunfermline based club towards the costs of developing their website, marketing flags, cycle leader courses and Child Protection courses.
The Trustees awarded a grant of £3000 towards a theatre production being staged by adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. It uses puppets to tell the story of an old theatre coming back to life.
A grant of £1000 was awarded to this registered charity based in Pilmuir Street which offers classes in musical theatre and dance.
The Trust awarded a grant of £950 towards a Family Fun Day held in Dunfermline High School for families to enjoy free come and try sessions with ukulele, drum kit and samba; music-making for the young; singing games and performances from Travelling by Tuba and Fife Strathspey and Reel Society.
The Trustees awarded a grant of £2000 towards the capital costs of creating a new garden for the exclusive use of hospice patients and their visitors in an outdoor enclosed space of the hospital.
A grant of £15200 was awarded to purchase two trishaws for a new Cycling Without Age chapter being launched in Pittencrieff Park. These specially constructed bikes from Denmark have an electric motor and come complete with seatbelts, retractable rain hood and waterproof blanket for the comfort and safety of their passengers.
The Trust awarded a grant of £3218 towards the purchase of 3 running bikes for use by pupils during PE, physiotherapy and play sessions.