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Argyll and Bute Council is responsible for the administration of 4 active Common Good Funds: Oban, Campbeltown, Rothesay, and Dunoon.

Whilst custom and practice have in effect established certain principles in each case and particularly in unusual cases, the Members of the Fund must consider whether or not it is a " reasonable judgement" for them to consider making an award from the relevant Common Good Fund. Using a "reasonable judgement" for the "benefit of the Community" could for example include expenditure on:

• Maintenance of public parks where they form part of the Common Good
• Donations to local philanthropic institutions
• Erection of memorial or ornamental statues and meeting the costs of maintenance
• Street decorations within the fund area.
• Applications from individuals or groups where the granting of the application would provide a good to the community at large
• The reserve generated from the Funds can in part be used to maintain common good land and buildings held as assets

The activities below are examples of what could be considered for common good funding:

• School/youth exchanges within the area
• Voluntary work overseas
• Attendance at summer schools/events
• Excursions/Parties (up to 2 per year per group)
• Visits by and from School/Youth/Sport/Music groups

The council also administers a number of Bequest Funds, which people who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for.

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Geographical areas funded: Argyll and Bute

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Local organisations. Criteria may vary by each location.

Maximum annual income:

£150,000

When to apply

Apply at any time. Meetings of the Fund are held quarterly. Please note the deadlines for receipt of applications vary by area and are respectively the 15th of:

• Oban: February, April, July and November
• Campbeltown, Rothesay: February, May, August and November
• Dunoon: January, April, July and October respectively

Next deadline: 15 Oct 2026

How to apply

An application form can be downloaded from the Council website. Submit the completed form via email.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Education and training General charitable activities Heritage and building preservation Recreation and social activities Respite and holidays

Beneficiaries funded: Children General public Local communities Young people

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