Applications for Financial Assistance
Perth and Kinross Council · 27 October 2025
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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: Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 25/268 Report Author: Sarah Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer communityempowerment@pkc.gov.uk Organisational Lead: Elaine Ritchie, Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities 1. Purpose 1.1 The report asks Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee to consider one grant application. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendations 3. Background / Main Issues 4. Proposals 5. Conclusion 6. Impact and Value Assessment 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 3. Background / Main Issues 3.1 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.
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3.2 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. 3.3 Applications to Common Good Funds vary across the different former burghs of Perth and Kinross. 3.4 The 2025/26 Budget for the Auchterarder Common Good Fund was approved at the Committee meeting on 05 May 2025 (Report 25/103 refers). A summary of the approved Financial Assistance budget, committed grant funding, and the budget remaining, is provided below: 2025/26 Financial Assistance Budget £20,000 Value of grants paid and committed £22,870 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget £0 Value of funding under request £1,000 4. Proposals Auchterarder Riding for the Disabled 4.1 Auchterarder Riding for the Disabled (RDA) harness the power of horses to enrich lives, supporting disabled people through innovative programmes that promote well-being, physical health and confidence. This builds balance and coordination, builds social connections, combats isolation and boosts well- being and happiness for participants. This is provided through weekly sessions to local school children affording them the experience of riding with inclusion regardless of disability. 4.2 This year Auchterarder RDA have had to retire their sole RDA owned horse on ill health. This was one of only four horses that the group use each session, and as a result they have had to reduce the number of children benefiting from the experience. This can be very upsetting for the children as routine is especially important to children with additional needs. The group have support from Gleneagles Equestrian Centre who provide the three additional horses, as well as use of the arena and facilities. 16 children and young people from the Common Good area will benefit each week. 4.3 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below. Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Purchase of horse. (Mature and schooled to the required level for RDA) Market rates for horses of required temperament, age and experience £12,000 Total proposed expenditure £12,000 Contribution from club funds £10,000 The Rotary Club of Perth – pending £500 Funding Requested from Auchterarder Common Good Fund £1,000
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4.4 Auchterarder Riding for the Disabled have not received funding from the Auchterarder Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Consideration 4.5 Committee are asked to consider the request and agree any funding to be awarded 5. Conclusion 5.1 The Committee is asked to consider the application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 6. Impact and Value Assessment https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/54399/Auchterarder-Common-Good-Fund- Applications-for-Financial- Assistance/pdf/Auchterarder_Common_Good_Fund_Applications_for_Financi al_Assistance.pdf?m=1758730602013