Decision details

A report setting out the proposed method for the distribution of funds for the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Trust Funds was considered by the Committee.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed the proposed method for the distribution of the charities and trust funds as outlined in the Appendix of the report with the exception of the following:-

1.            that the Library Endowment Fund remains with the Council and is used by Facility Services for the upkeep of the former Reading Room located in the Burnett Building, Campbeltown;

2.            that officers investigate options for the transfer of the Campbell and McNeill Bequests to an appropriate community group on Islay.

3.            that officers investigate options for the transfer of the MacAllister Mortification to an appropriate organisation in the Killean and Kilchenzie area;

4.            that the A.T. Ross Bequest is transferred to the IJB on the basis that it is used for the benefit of Ardfenaig Home, Ardrishaig; and

5.            that officers investigate options for the transfer of the Fisher Bequest to an appropriate organisation in the Inveraray area.

(Reference: Report by Head of Strategic Finance, dated 5 December 2018, submitted)