Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Rev Margi Campbell and Rev Alec MacCallum.

There were no declarations of interest intimated.

The minutes of the Oban Common Good Fund meeting held on 15 December 2025, were approved as a correct record.

The Trustees resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for the following items of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 6 respectively of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Report by Simmers and Company

A financial statement detailing the current position of investment transactions for the period up to 31 March 2026 was considered.

Decision

The Trustees noted the income and expenditure report.

(Reference:  Report by Simmers & Co for period ending 31 March 2026, submitted)

The draft annual accounts detailing the current position of investment transactions for period 1st April 2025 to 31^st March 2026 were presented by David MacGregor.

Decision

The Trustees noted the draft accounts.

(Reference: Draft Annual Accounts 2025/26 as prepared by Simmers & Co dated 31^st March 2026)

Following the financial update the Trustees were asked to set the budget for 2026/27.

Decision

The Trustees agreed that the annual budget for 2026/27 would be £88,000.

(Reference: Financial Update as prepared by Simmers & Co dated 31^st March 2026)

The Trustees were invited to consider the End of Project Monitoring Form from Oban Bowling Club.

Decision

The Trustees noted the end of project monitoring form.

(Reference:  End of Project Monitoring Form, submitted)

The Trustees considered an application received from Oban Volleyball Club for the purchase of new equipment, updated first aid supplies and tournament entry funds.

Decision

It was unanimously agreed to award the full amount of £2000 towards new equipment and updated first aid supplies.

(Reference: Application by Oban Volleyball Club, submitted)

The Trustees considered an application received from North Argyll Cycle Club to provide training for 5 volunteer off-road cycling Trail Leaders to support events and associated children’s cycling club.

Decision

The Trustees unanimously agreed to award the full amount of £1,000.

(Reference: Application from North Argyll Cycle Club, submitted)

The Trustees considered an application by Oban Gaelic Choir for funding to assist with welcoming the Icelandic Male Voice Choir from Kjainesingar.

Decision

It was unanimously agreed to award the full amount of £2,000.

(Reference: Application by Oban Gaelic Choir, submitted)

The Trustees considered an application by Oban Photographic Club for the purchase of a new projector.

Decision

It was unanimously agreed to award the full amount of £1,750.

(Reference: Application by Oban Photographic Club, submitted)

The Trustees considered an application by the Oban Youth Café for the purchase of a security roller door for their premises on George Street.

Decision

It was unanimously agreed to award the full amount of £2,370.

(Reference: Application by Oban Youth Café, submitted)

The Trustees considered an application from the Camanachd Association for support to deliver the Scottish Cup Shinty Final, to be held in Oban in September 2026.

Decision

It was agreed to continue the application to the next meeting, to allow the applicants to provide more information in support of their application.

(Reference: Application by the Camanachd Association, submitted)

The Trustees considered an application by The Grab Trust to support their ReMake Argyll activities in Oban, specifically venue hire, equipment, volunteer training, project worker costs, management and administration costs and marketing costs.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award £1,050 towards the venue hire, equipment and materials.

(Reference: Application by The Grab Trust, submitted)

The next meeting of the Oban Common Good Fund is scheduled for Monday, 10 August 2026.

It was agreed that the next meeting of the Oban Common Good Fund would take place on Monday, 10 August 2026.