Carnegie Dunfermline Trust

08/09/2026

📢 We're delighted to have awarded £1,500 to The Sanctuary Garden Project to help complete a new commercial polytunnel. The project has brought volunteers together to build skills, grow organic produce and strengthen community connections, while increasing the supply of fresh vegetables for local people and organisations. 🌱💚

Read the full story on our website: https://www.andrewcarnegie.co.uk/latest-news/sanc-gdn

07/09/2026

📢 We're delighted to have supported Men's Shed with a £1,500 Community Grant to help improve the sustainability and safety of their workshop facilities. The project has funded new fire-rated doors, a community defibrillator and CPR training, benefiting members and the wider community. A fantastic example of local people coming together to build skills, connections and resilience. ❤

Read more: https://www.andrewcarnegie.co.uk/latest-news/whs-com-gard-7p7ld

07/09/2026

We were very happy to support Dunfermline Bridge Club to purchase a new trophy for their Andrew Carnegie tournament.

A well deserved win.

07/09/2026

📢Reminder!📢

Join our grants officer, Janine, for an informal drop-in session at the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum on 30 September at 1pm. Whether you're looking for guidance on eligibility, application tips or simply want to find out more about our funding opportunities, Janine will be delighted to help.

Everyone is welcome. Drop in, ask questions and explore how Carnegie Trust funding could support your ideas.

📍Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
📅 30 September
⏰ 1pm

No booking required.

07/09/2026

The Trust is delighted the the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum has received museum accreditation!

Come for the accreditation, stay for the story. Step inside the cottage where Andrew Carnegie’s journey began and discover how one small Dunfermline birthplace became part of a much bigger global legacy. We’re accredited, we’re celebrating, and we’d love you to visit.

02/09/2026

📢 Carnegie Dunfermline Trust Board Awards – August 2026

At their August Board Meeting, the Trustees approved four grants totalling £18,000 to support projects that will enhance community spaces, improve wellbeing and create opportunities for local people across Dunfermline.

From developing the Laird's Garden in Pittencrieff Park to supporting family activities at this year's Christmas Lights Switch-On, these investments reflect the Trust's commitment to strengthening local communities.

Read the full account of the Board's decisions and the organisations supported here: 👇
🔗 https://www.andrewcarnegie.co.uk/latest-news/recent-grants-awarded-august-2026

of Pittencrieff Park EATS Rosyth Limelight Productions

02/09/2026

The Trust and Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum were delighted to welcome the US Ambassador this week. They were celebrating the announcement the first Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation project in the UK. U.S. Embassy London

26/08/2026

We join many around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton. We extend our sincere condolences to Dolly's family, friends and all those who were touched by her life and work.

Honoured with the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2022, Dolly embodied the spirit of giving through her lifelong commitment to helping children, families and communities thrive.

Her impact will live on through the millions of lives she touched and the opportunities she created. Her legacy of compassion, opportunity and kindness will continue to inspire for generations to come🌟

Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Parton

https://www.medalofphilanthropy.org/parton-dolly/

24/08/2026

Janine was delighted to join Friends of Pittencrieff Park for their end of summer celebration. The Friends work really hard in the gardens and all of the volunteers do an amazing job! The hard work is truly appreciated.

24/08/2026

Outwith Festival is coming soon - check out the programme