Applications for Financial Assistance
Perth and Kinross Council · 7 September 2026
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality ___________________________________________________________________ Committee or Board: Alyth Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 7 September 2026 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 26/228 Report Author: Sarah Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer communityempowerment@pkc.gov.uk Organisational Lead: Elaine Ritchie, Strategic Lead for Housing and Communities ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Purpose 1.1 The report asks Alyth Common Good Fund Committee to consider one grant application. 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 3. Structure of Report 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4: Background / Main Issues • Section 5: Proposal • Section 6: Conclusion • Section 7: Impact and Value Assessment • Section 8: Appendix
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4. Background / Main Issues 4.1 Perth and Kinross Council owns land and property which forms part of the Common Good of the former burghs in Perth and Kinross and has a statutory duty in terms of section 15 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 to administer this land and property "having regard to the interests of the inhabitants" of those former burghs. This duty also applies to the administration of the associated Common Good Funds. 4.2 The Common Good Funds have traditionally demonstrated their support to local residents and organisations by distributing grants. These grant awards allow individuals and local organisations to carry out a wide range of community-based activities. 4.3 A provisional budget overview for 2026/27 is provided below: 2026/27 Financial Assistance Budget £800 Value of grants paid and committed £0 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget £800 Value of funding requested and under consideration £350 5. Proposals Royal Voluntary Service 5.1 RVS are seeking £350 towards their 2026/27 minibus growth scheme. 5.2 RVS coordinate 150 volunteers across Perth & Kinross to specifically support the elderly community. They run lunch clubs, social clubs, a Home from Hospital service, the Support You at Home service, and Strength and Balance classes. They support 10 council run sheltered housing complexes and other non-council run facilities with entertainment. RVS have a service level agreement with Perth and Kinross Council which includes the aim of growing the number of clients attending clubs and events. It became clear that transport to and from activities was a barrier for individuals and therefore RVS applied and were successful in obtaining a minibus through the PKC Community Minibus Scheme. Since being awarded the minibus, they have used this to expand their offer across Perth and Kinross where elderly people can meet new friends and participate in new activities. They have created clubs at 21 sheltered housing complexes offering Boccia bowls, reminisce clubs and exercise classes. Additionally, they have created a Boccia league where they transport residents from each site to visit others in friendly competition. A monthly club has also been started at the library for memory discussions. The most recent club is at Morrisons supermarket where they run a shopping and lunch club, and this has been very well received.
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To respond to interest from each home RVS have prepared an additional 9 volunteer drivers to build the transport service. Reports on work carried out each month are shared with PKC, and a copy of a recent report with resident feedback is available in appendix one. 5.3 As RVS continue to respond to growing interest, they expect to support over 200 attendances at clubs by residents of Alyth. Residents from other Common Good areas will also benefit as part of the wider programme. 5.4 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Vehicle Running Costs £100 fuel per week £5,000 Insurance and Breakdown Cover Based on last year’s costs £1,500 Servicing Based on last year’s costs £3,000 Volunteer Costs Based on last year’s costs £1,500 Total proposed expenditure £11,000 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £8,000 Funding Requested from Crieff Common Good Fund £500 Funding Requested from Kinross Common Good Fund £500 Funding Requested from Pitlochry Common Good Fund £500 Additional funding still to be sourced £1,150 Funding Requested from Alyth Common Good Fund £350 5.5 RVS have not received funding from Alyth Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Consideration The Committee is asked to consider the request and determine the level of any grant to be awarded. 6. Conclusion 6.1 The Committee is asked to consider the application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 7. Impact and Value Assessment Alyth Common Good - Applications for Financial Assistance 8. Appendix 8.1 Appendix 1: Recent RVS Activity Report
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