A HEART FOR DUNS 

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Coronation celebrations in Duns & District
£3,470	29/03/2023	This group will use the funding to deliver a King's coronation street party in the market square in partnership with the Rotary Club and Community Council. The event will include a farmer's and ....more This group will use the funding to deliver a King's coronation street party in the market square in partnership with the Rotary Club and Community Council. The event will include a farmer's and maker's market with catering and live music provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - Community Powered Change
£99,211	28/09/2022	This group will use the funding to deliver a wide-ranging programme of community development support in Duns. Centred on the town’s Volunteer Hall the group will work collaboratively to provide ....more This group will use the funding to deliver a wide-ranging programme of community development support in Duns. Centred on the town’s Volunteer Hall the group will work collaboratively to provide over 400 community events per year as well as space learning support and networking opportunities. The group will seek to involve the whole community in the project but particularly young people and others who may benefit from accessibility support. The project will benefit 6870 people over three years. It will involve 180 volunteers.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to A Heart for Duns stories and happiness
£5,206	23/10/2021	We aim to encourage people to come together to celebrate our community and to share stories, ideas and happiness.
DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
£3,750	02/09/2020	NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to A Heart for Duns
£3,750	02/09/2020 6	To combat social isolation, including provision of direct services and a coordinating role for information across the local community.
Scottish Government - A Heart for Duns
£4,800	16/04/2020	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to A Heart for Duns
£9,500	27/08/2018	Marking the centenary of the armistice at the Volunteer Hall
Foundation Scotland - Grant to A Heart for Duns
£1,000	26/04/2018 2	to contribute towards the Silver Sunday event.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to A Heart for Duns
£9,600	29/05/2017	Berwickshire Coastal Geology Project
National Lottery Community Fund - A Heart for Duns
£88,660	26/02/2017 36	This project will further develop the Volunteer Hall in the centre of the town, building on the existing programme of activities and events in response to the wishes of the community and generating ....more This project will further develop the Volunteer Hall in the centre of the town, building on the existing programme of activities and events in response to the wishes of the community and generating income streams to provide sustainable services for the people of the town and its surrounds.
National Lottery Community Fund - Duns Community Theatre
£43,000	03/12/2014 12	Not Available
National Lottery Community Fund - A Heart for Duns : A community Asset Transfer
£10,000	14/05/2014 12	Not Available

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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

Trustees

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Legal constitution

• Charity registered in Scotland on 18/08/2014, number: SC045056

Filing Record

Main office

Volunteer Hall, Langtongate, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3AF

Objectives

The organisation has been formed to benefit the Community of Duns and District as defined by postcodes TD10 and TD11 (“the Community”), with the Purposes listed in the sub-clauses hereto (“the Purposes”), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs), namely: To provide a community hall and associated facilities for use by the people of Duns and district to advance citizenship and community development. To utilise the hall fully for the sole purpose of serving the needs of the community, including voluntary organisations, charities, businesses and social organisations. To operate an annual programme of events designed to involve all sections of the community, including adults, children and young people, disabled and older people. To offer the opportunity to hire the hall to a range of organisations and private individuals, for the purpose of supporting the advancement of the arts and community engagement. To underpin the operation of the hall with a robust and sustainable business and financial model designed to secure its long-term future as a community asset. To organise and support activities and events in Duns and district for community benefit.