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Carnegie Conversation in the Glen – Have Your Say on the Future of Pittencrieff Park
The Carnegie Dunfermline Trust is inviting local residents and visitors to take part in a Carnegie Conversation in the Glen and help shape the next chapter of this much-loved public space.
Woodmill High School Community Garden
CDT are delight to support the community garden at Woodmill High School
2025 Annual Report
June 2026 Board Awards
At their Board meeting on 25th June 2026, the Trustees awarded grants to the following groups:
Leadership Updates at the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust
The Carnegie Dunfermline Trust is marking an important moment of transition, as we say thank you to long‑serving colleagues and welcome new leadership to guide the Trust forward.
Some reflections on his time at the Trust - Dr Colin Firth
During my time on the Trust I have had the opportunity to serve on the Sports team and represented CDT on the West Fife Sports Council gaining an insight into the great work WFSC performs particularly in its schools programme of coaching and festivals.
April 2026 Board Awards
At their Board meeting on 30th April 2026, the Trustees awarded grants to the following groups:
St Columba’s High School Basketball Uniforms
The Trustees were pleased to award a £500 to the St Columba’s High School Basketball team, towards new uniforms.
Dunfermline Bridge Club - New Trophy for the Andrew Carnegie Cup
The Trust are delighted to support Dunfermline Bridge Club with their Andrew Carnegie Cup.
Peace Out CIC
The Trust are delighted to support the Peace Out CIC to bring empowering workshops to Dunfermline
Sanctuary Garden - Poly Tunnel
CDT were delighted to support the Sanctuary Garden with their new poly tunnel.
Food for your future - Community Pantry.
CDT were delighted to support the community pantry in Touch with new uniforms.
February 2026 Board Awards
At their Board meeting on 26th February 2026, the Trustees awarded grants to the following groups:
Scottish Youth Film Foundation
£3000 was granted to the Scottish Youth Film Foundation to equip young people with experience, confidence and skills in the film and TV industry.
Afro-Caribbean Festival 2025
CDT were delighted to support the first Afro-Caribbean Festival in 2025 with a grant of £1500.
Dunfermline Children’s Gala 2025
CDT were delighted to support the Dunfermline Children’s Gala with £3000 towards bands for the parade.
Fire Station Creative - Ukrainian Photographic Exhibition
£600 was granted to the Fire Station Creative towards framing prints for a photographic exhibition of Ukrainian refugees.
Dunfermline Pipe Band - new kilts in the Dunfermline City Tartan.
Thanks to a generous grant of £4750, Dunfermline Pipe Band will have new kilts, celebrating Dunfermline’s City status, in 2026.
Beanstalk Nursery 50th Anniversary Community Street Party
Thanks to an £1000 grant from the Trust, Beanstalk Nursey celebrated 50th years with a community street party, with close to 200 people attending.
Fife Council - Big Light Switch-On 2025
Thanks to a generous grant of £5000 from the Trustees, families were treated to free funfair rides at the Dunfermline Big Light Switch On event on Sunday 16th November 2025. The rides, set at the welcoming entrance of Pittencrieff Park, brought joy and excitement to children and families from 1pm right through to after 6pm.