13/03/2026
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NEWS: £10,000 investment agreed to support the future of St Monans Auld Kirk
Members of the North East Fife Area Committee have agreed a £10,000 investment from the St Monans Common Good Fund to help secure the long-term future of St Monans Auld Kirk.
The funding will support St Monans Auld Kirk Enterprise (SMAKE), the local charity that took ownership of the Auld Kirk in December 2025. The group is working to protect the historic building and bring it back into full use for the community.
The £10,000 contribution will form part of the match funding needed to unlock a major National Lottery Heritage Fund award of £115,842. This national funding will allow detailed architectural plans, repair designs and a long‑term business plan to be developed during 2026.
The Auld Kirk project has already received strong community backing, with support from local residents, St Monans Community Council and a range of heritage funders. Further local fundraising and applications to other trusts will continue throughout the year.
Cllr Jonny Tepp, Convenor of the North East Fife Area Committee, said:“St Monans Auld Kirk is an important part of our local heritage, and I’m delighted that members have agreed this investment. This funding will help the community move forward with plans to protect, restore and reuse the Kirk for generations to come. It’s a great example of local people working together to secure a positive future for a well‑loved landmark.”
SMAKE will now continue work with partners including Fife Historic Buildings Trust to develop detailed designs and explore future uses for the building that benefit both residents and visitors.
