Afro-Caribbean Festival 2025
Families enjoying art
Carnegie Dunfermline Trust Supported the 2025 Afro‑Caribbean Festival with £1,500 Grant
The Carnegie Dunfermline Trust was pleased to support the 2025 Afro‑Caribbean Festival through the award of a £1,500 grant, helping to bring this vibrant cultural celebration to life in the heart of Dunfermline. The funding was specifically directed towards the story‑telling marquee, an important space within the festival’s programme.
Celebrating Culture, Community, and Heritage
The Trustees were delighted to approve this grant, recognising the value of the Afro‑Caribbean Festival as a joyful celebration of music, dance, food, heritage and community spirit. The event offered an opportunity for people of all ages to explore and appreciate the richness of Afro‑Caribbean culture, while also promoting inclusion and understanding across the wider community.
Supporting the Story‑Telling Marquee
The Trust’s funding was dedicated to the festival’s story‑telling marquee - a key feature that encouraged cultural exchange, shared learning and intergenerational connection. Within this space, visitors experienced:
Traditional stories and folklore
Personal accounts and heritage narratives
Interactive sessions for children and families
Opportunities to learn about history, identity, and lived experience
This area of the festival helped foster deeper understanding and created a welcoming environment for reflection, conversation, and connection.
Aligned With Our Charitable Purpose
Supporting the Afro‑Caribbean Festival aligned strongly with the Trust’s mission to enrich community life and celebrate cultural diversity within Dunfermline. By helping fund an element that actively promoted learning, creativity and community cohesion, the Trustees were pleased to contribute to an event that had significant social and cultural impact.
Proud to Support a Vibrant Community Event
The Carnegie Dunfermline Trust was proud to play a part in the success of the 2025 Afro‑Caribbean Festival. The story‑telling marquee helped ensure that voices, traditions, and experiences were shared widely - and that the festival offered not only entertainment but meaningful cultural enrichment for all who attended.
