Agenda Document Pack - Crieff Common Good Fund Committee - 18/08/2025
Perth and Kinross Council · 18 August 2025
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Ambition | Compassion | Integrity Our vision is for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Council Building 2 High Street Perth PH1 5PH 11/08/2025 A hybrid meeting of the Crieff Common Good Fund Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, 18 August 2025 at 13:15. If you have any queries please contact Democratic Services on (01738) 475000 or email Committee@pkc.gov.uk. THOMAS GLEN Chief Executive Those attending the meeting are requested to ensure that all notifications are silent on their device and other devices are in silent mode. Please note that the meeting will be broadcast online and recorded. The recording will be publicly available on the Council’s website following the meeting. Members: Bailie Rhona Brock Councillor Stewart Donaldson Councillor Noah Khogali Councillor Grant Laing Page 1 of 14
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Crieff Common Good Fund Committee Monday, 18 August 2025 Agenda Members are reminded of their obligation to declare any financial or non- financial interest which they may have in any item on this agenda in accordance with the councillors’ code of conduct. 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3 MINUTE OF THE MEETING OF THE CRIEFF COMMON GOOD FUND OF 5 MAY 2025 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 6 4 MATTERS ARISING 5 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Report by Strategic Lead for Housing and Communities (copy herewith 25/196) 7 - 10 6 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Report by Corporate Accounting Manager (copy herewith 25/197) 11 - 14 Page 3 of 14
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DRAFT Crieff Common Good Fund Committee Minute of hybrid meeting of the Crieff Common Good Fund Committee held in the Council Chamber, 2 High Street, Perth on Monday 5 May 2025 at 1.15pm. Present: Bailie Brock and Councillor S Donaldson. In Attendance: S Kimmett (Culture and Community Services); F Lambie and A O’Brien (both Finance and Business Support); C MacLeod, A Taylor, S Dockerill and R Ramsay (all Legal and Governance). Apologies: Councillors G Laing and N Khogali. Councillor S Donaldson, Presiding. 1. Welcome and Apologies Councillor S Donaldson welcomed all present to the meeting and apologies for absence were noted as above. 2. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest in terms of Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. Minute of Meeting of Crieff Common Good Fund Committee of 25 November 2024 for Approval The minute of meeting of the Crieff Common Good Fund Committee of 25 November 2024 was submitted and approved as a correct record. 4. Matters Arising There were no matters arising. 5. Applications for Financial Assistance There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Housing and Communities (25/104) asking Crieff Common Good Fund Committee to consider three small grant applications for financial assistance. (i) Royal Voluntary Service Resolved: Consideration of the award of a grant to The Royal Voluntary Service, towards training and other costs associated with running a community minibus, be deferred to the next meeting in order that more detailed information can be provided. (ii) Strathearn Art for Experience Resolved: 3 Page 5 of 14
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DRAFT Strathearn Art for Experience be awarded a grant of £500 towards their 2025- 26 project. (iii) Strathearn Arts Resolved: Consideration of the award of a grant to Strathern Arts, towards the cost of a trip for their Reverb Studio Group, be deferred to the next meeting in order that more detailed information can be provided. Post Meeting Note Following a request for more detailed information to be provided, responses were received by Sarah Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer and Councillor Donaldson from Helen McCrorie, the artist leading the project. The information was subsequently circulated to the Members of the Crieff Common Good Fund Committee by email, seeking their approval of the proposal to proceed with the award to Strathearn Arts of the grant of £500. Councillors Khogali and Brock both confirmed in writing they were happy to agree with the grant award. 6. 2024/25 and 2025/26 Financial Statements There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support (25/105) (1) seeking approval of the budget for 2025/26 for the Crieff Common Good Fund and (2) providing an update on the Income and Expenditure to 31 March 2025 and the projected outturn for Financial Year 2025/26. Resolved: (i) The unaudited income and expenditure to 31 March 2025 and the projected outturn for 2024/25, as detailed in Appendix 1 to Report 25/105, be noted. (ii) The Crieff Common Good Fund budget for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 2 to Report 25/105, be approved. (iii) The projected outturn for 2025/26, as set out in Appendix 2 to Report 25/105, be noted. ~~~~~~~~ Page 6 of 14
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PKC - GENERAL Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality ___________________________________________________________________ Committee or Board: Crieff Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 18 August 2025 Report Title: Crieff Common Good Fund Report Report Number: 25/196 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 Crieff Common Good Fund Committee to consider one deferred application and one small grant application. 2. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant applications 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: Proposals: Small Grants • Section 6: Conclusion 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. 5 Page 7 of 14
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PKC - GENERAL 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 Applications to Common Good Funds vary across the different former burghs of Perth and Kinross. The Crieff Common Good Fund is larger and receives a much higher number of applications than the other Funds. Therefore, additional criteria are applied to assist with assessing applications (See Appendix 1). 4.4 The 2025/26 Budget for the Crieff Common Good Fund was approved at the Committee meeting on 05 May 2025 (Report 25/105 refers). A summary of the approved Financial Assistance budget, committed grant funding, and the budget remaining, is provided below: 2025/26 Financial Assistance Budget £1,500 Value of grants paid and committed £1,000 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget £500 Value of funding under request £1,000 5. Proposals Royal Voluntary Service 5.1 The Royal Voluntary Service application was deferred from 5 May 2025 committee for additional information which has now been provided to committee members. 5.2 The Royal Voluntary Service are seeking £500 towards costs associated with running a community minibus. 5.3 RVS coordinate 150 volunteers across Perth & Kinross to specifically support the elderly community. They run lunch clubs, a Home From Hospital service, the Support You At Home service, and Strength and Balance classes as well as supporting a council run sheltered housing complex in Crieff with entertainment such as bingo and quizzes. 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 at obtaining a minibus through the PKC Community Minibus Scheme. They are now seeking funding to support with some of the associated costs of training drivers and running costs across the first year of use. 5.4 It is estimated that more than 100 individuals from the Common Good area will benefit from the support, with many more from the wider Perth and Kinross area also benefiting. The individuals in Crieff will specifically be residents of Duchlage Court, enabling involvement in bus trips/excursions as Page 8 of 14
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PKC - GENERAL well as the possibility to be included in more regular events such as indoor bowls (Boccia). RVS also support elderly members of the community who do not live in sheltered housing complexes to attend some of the social clubs and events on offer including reminiscence classes, quiz competitions, strength and balance classes, all supporting physical and mental wellbeing. 5.5 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below: - Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Midas training Quotation £1,250 First Aid training Quotation £1,000 Mechanical Servicing Quotations £2,000 Insurance Quotation £1,000 Other running costs Quotation £5,000 Total proposed expenditure £10,250 Private Donor (pending) £5,000 Perth Common Good Fund (pending) £5,000 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £500 5.6 The Royal Voluntary Service have not received funding from the Crieff Common Good Fund in the previous 3 financial years. Consideration 5.7 The Committee is asked to consider the request and determine the level of any grant to be awarded. Crieff Community Council 5.8 Crieff Community Council are seeking £500 towards Crieff Food Festival which will take place from 13th to 19th October. 5.9 Crieff Food Week was run for the first time last year and following the success of the community coming together to support this, Crieff Community Council have been requested to hold this event again. Local businesses benefitted from people being encouraged to shop on the local High Street. The cooking classes for young people were a big success, local coffee shops held masterclasses on bean roasting, and the Strathearn Artspace had great attendance at their food themed film. This year, there will again be a variety of free and paid events happening at difference venues in the town, allowing everyone to take part. The Community Council also hope to involve the schools this year. The event will end with a celebration and hog roast event which will also be free to attend. There will be three cookery classes for children offered this year, each class being for ten children plus their responsible adult. It is estimated that 2000 people from the Common Good area will benefit from Crieff Food Festival, across all ages, with a further 3000 people from elsewhere in Perth and Kinross getting involved. Page 9 of 14
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PKC - GENERAL 5.10 Crieff Community Council are seeking £500 which will be put towards the costs of the cooking classes, and banners. Other funding will be sought from local businesses. 5.11 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below: - Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Banners Quote from Solopress £100 Posters/printing Quote from Solopress £60 Ingredients and takeaway tubs for cookery classes Estimated food costs £400 Hog Roast for final day celebrations Online Quote £1,400 Musician Based on previous year’s costs £200 Prizes Estimate £50 Total proposed expenditure £2,210 Contribution from group £250 Funding Requested from Crieff Common Good Fund £500 5.12 Crieff Community Council have not received funding from Crieff Common Good Fund in the previous three years. 5.13 Committee are asked to consider the request and agree any funding to be awarded. 6. Conclusion 6.1 Committee are asked to consider the application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 7. Impact Value Assessment Crieff_Common_Good_Fund_Applications_for_Financial_Assistance.pdf Page 10 of 14
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PKC - GENERAL Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality ___________________________________________________________________ Committee: Crieff Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 18 August 2025 Report Title: 2025/26 Financial Statement Report Number: 25/197 Report Author: Alison O’Brien, Corporate Accounting Manager Organisational Lead: Scott Walker, Chief Finance Officer ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide details of the actual income and expenditure to 30 June 2025 and the projected outturn for financial year 2025/26 for Crieff Common Good Fund. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendation 3. Background/Context 4. Main Issues 5. Conclusion 6. Impact Value Assessment 7. Appendices 2. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Note the actual and projected income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, as set out in Appendix 1. 3. Background/Context 3.1 The Committee approved the 2025/26 Budget at the meeting on 5 May 2025 (Report 25/105 refers). This report provides an update on the actual income and expenditure and projected outturn for 2025/26. 6 Page 11 of 14
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PKC - GENERAL 4. Main Issues Financial Statement 2025/26 4.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the projected surplus for the Fund for 2025/26 is £700 and the projected Fund balance as at 31 March 2026 is £16,645. The £100 increase from the previously reported surplus of £600 is due to the projected additional income earned for the year due to higher interest rates. 5 Conclusion 5.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the projected surplus for the Fund for 2025/26 is £700 and the anticipated Fund balance at 31 March 2025 is £16,645. 6. Impact Value Assessment 6.1 This is an operational report, and as such, an impact and value assessment is not required. 7. Appendices 7.1 Appendix 1 – Crieff Common Good Fund – Financial Statement for the period to 30 June 2025 for 2025/26. Page 12 of 14
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Appendix 1 CRIEFF COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD TO 30 JUNE 2025 FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2025/26 2025/26 Budget Actual/Committed to 31 March 2026 Over/(Under) Spend £ £ £ Expenditure Supplies and Services Financial Assistance 1,500 1,500 0 Total Expenditure 1,500 1,500 0 Income Rents, Fees & Charges 1,600 1,600 0 Interest Earned 500 600 100 Total Income 2,100 2,200 100 Surplus / (Deficit) 600 700 100 Opening Balance 1 April 2025 15,945 15,945 Surplus / (Deficit) 600 700 Unaudited Closing Balance at 31 March 2026 16,545 16,645 Grants Actual / Committed Amount Meeting Strathearn Art For Experience 500.00£ 05/05/2025 Strathearn Arts 500.00£ 05/05/2025 1,000.00£ Under Consideration Crieff Community Council - Food Festival tbc 18/08/2025 RVS tbc 18/08/2025 Total 1,000.00£ 6 Page 13 of 14
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