Two new trustees wanted for Dunfermline Carnegie Trust

The Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, established in 1903 by Andrew Carnegie, aims to improve the lives of Dunfermline residents.

It does this through grants, partnerships, and projects, including the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum.

The trustees also oversee the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust, which recognises acts of 'civilian heroism' in Great Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands.

The trusts aim to carry on philanthropist Andrew Carnegie's legacy (Image: Carnegie Dunfermline Trust)Gillian Taylor, CEO, said: "We are looking for applications from people who are passionate about improving quality of life in Dunfermline and carrying on Carnegie's legacy of 'sweetness and light'.

"Many of our current trustees have grown up in the Dunfermline area and have benefited from Carnegie’s legacy, whether that is the library, the swimming pool, the beautiful Glen or funding for schools and clubs."

The board of trustees is diverse, including working individuals, active retirees, and local councillors.

They meet for two hours, six times a year, and oversee various projects.

Ms Taylor added: "The trust has evolved over the last 120 years but has always had people and community at its heart.

"With Dunfermline being granted city status in 2022, this is a particularly exciting time to join the board of the trust and carry on Carnegie’s vision for his birth city."

The Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund Trusts are part of a global network of foundations established by Carnegie, including the Carnegie Corporation in New York and the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh.

Trustees serve an initial period of seven years, with the option of extension.