1. Menstrie Community Action Group & Our Dumyat Centre
Public Meeting 7th October 2018

2. Outline Recap – the story so far Creation of our group
Working with the Community Council
Next Steps

3. Recap

4. Recap (2) Education decision has been made
No long term use of the centre for Education purposes
Interim use of the Centre PE will continue to be required
Detailed Financial Information has now been provided
Expenditure (early September)
Income (late September)
We are examining this in detail to understand what this means for future operation

5. Committee Creation
We wanted to formalise the group, give new people a chance to become involved
Got a really good number of volunteers for Committee positions, many of whom are here today!
You can see more details about this on our notice board, and of course our new website on menstrie.org!
Widened our group aims a little – not really about the centre, but what it represents for the community

6. MCAG Aims
We wanted to think about how the group could help support the Community, and the Community Council, deliver the Community Action Plan
The Dumyat Centre is central to the delivery of this, particularly if we can access sources of funding
So we have broadened our aims with this in mind

7. MCAG Aims
‘To ensure that Menstrie is a vibrant, active community, to support the health and wellbeing of the village and improve the lives and opportunities of members of the community.’
Our immediate focus is on the Dumyat Centre which is at the heart of the community. However, we are interested in your thoughts in the purposes of the group and how we can support the community.

8. Working with Community Council
The role of MCAG will be complementary to the Community Council
Community councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland. The Council is required by statute to consult our community council about planning applications and licensing matters.
MCAG, as a charitable organisation, can apply for funding to help support the delivery of the Community’s aims

9. Membership Initial Target: 300 by the end of the month
Remember everyone aged 16+ can sign up

10. Phase 1: October to December 2018
Next Steps
Phase 1: October to December 2018
Finalising Group Constitution & Aims
Consulting with the community on uses of the centre
Gathering members
Formalising the group as a charity / company limited by guarantee
Developing Business Plan
Negotiation with the Council on the terms of lease
Exploration and submission of initial funding applications
Discussions with existing lets
Developing policies, procedures & rotas to allow the Community to run the centre in the short to medium term

11. Phase 2: January to March 2019
Next Steps
Phase 2: January to March 2019
First stage of operation
Funding applications submitted and returned
Trial of booking system and income collection procedures
Trial of volunteer support and exploration of staffing options
Preparation for first year proper of running the centre from April 2019
Fundraising

12. Next Steps Phase 3: April 2019 to March 2020
Year 1 of proper community operation
If funding can be secured, modest capital improvement works to deliver what the Community need
Fundraising events to help cover running costs
Continual review of volunteering and staffing balance
If desired, explore and progress full CAT

13. Phase 4: April 2020 and beyond
Next Steps
Phase 4: April 2020 and beyond
If feasible, and when the community is ready, the centre can transfer into proper community ownership
If funding can be secured, more significant capital investment and renovation of the centre

14. How can you help? Coming today! Membership Trade Skills? Let us know.
Volunteering –
Community Groups – can we help you?

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