Who we’ve supported

The children and young people enjoyed a programme of activities that included a day outing for Anchors and Juniors, a weekend activity break for Juniors and Seniors, and the annual Summer Canvas Camp at Killiecrankie. For many, these experiences would not otherwise have been possible because of family circumstances. The activities gave participants the chance [...]

The Alexander Moncur Trust have been hugely supportive of The Yard over the years, most recently with a grant of £4,000 towards the running costs of our family sessions in Dundee. Taking place on Saturdays during term time and five days a week during the school holidays, these sessions offer an exciting mix of indoor [...]

The funding helps us provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where people can enjoy a home-cooked meal, take part in activities and outings, meet new friends, and remain connected to their local community. Our service also helps relieve pressure on families and carers by providing meaningful support and social opportunities for their loved ones. [...]

We are very grateful to the Alexander Moncur Trust for awarding City of Discovery Pipe Band £1,500 to help towards new equipment for our Junior Band. Our Junior Band provides opportunities for children and young people, including beginners and those who may need additional support, to learn Scottish pipe band drumming in a safe, welcoming [...]

Dundee Art Society has received valuable financial assistance from Alexander Moncur Trust recently for the purchase of display boards, donkey easels and drawing boards. As a Society that is run by volunteers from our members, since our foundation in 1890, all funds received make a huge difference in continuing our aim to make sure 'Art [...]

Broughty Ferry YMCA has benefitted from Alexander Moncur Trust several times in the last 5 years. This has enabled us to externally refurbish our 1893 gymnasium in a manner befitting its heritage status, to install disabled toilet and baby changing facilities and to employ a young person with long term mental challenges on an employability [...]

Maggie’s Dundee provides a beacon of hope and stability throughout difficult times. The need for cancer support has never been greater and we are so grateful to The Alexander Moncur Trust for their support in making sure we can be here to meet that challenge. Support from the Trust has enabled Maggie’s to see over [...]

This fund has helped Home-Start Dundee provide the right support at the right time for young families who are finding life challenging. "Home-Start has been my lifeline, it’s given me opportunities that I wouldn’t find anywhere else, it’s helped me grow my confidence not only as a mum but as a person." Supported Mum

Dundee Museum of Transport is pursuing ambitious plans to create a new museum in the former Maryfield Tram Depot, a Victorian building that represents a bygone era of transport in Dundee. The plans will restore the structure and create a community museum in an area of the city where it is expected to deliver multiple [...]

The Alexander Moncur Trust has supported the work of Dundee Carers Centre over several years. With this assistance we have improved the support we offer adult unpaid carers, in particular local community activities including regular drop in cafes. We have also collaboratively developed drop-in advice, information and peer support in accessible locations for carers. The [...]