Applications for Financial Assistance
Perth and Kinross Council · 29 April 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: Crieff Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 29 April 2026 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 26/117 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 grant application. 1.2 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 3: Background / Main Issues • Section 4: Proposals • Section 5: Conclusion • Section 6: Impact and Value Assessment 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant applications 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
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inhabitants" of those former burghs. This duty also applies to the administration of the associated Common Good Funds. 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 A summary of the proposed 2026/27 budget is provided below: 2026/27 Financial Assistance Budget £1,500 Value of grants paid and committed £0 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget £1,500 Value of funding requested and under consideration £500 4. Proposals Brass Central Strathearn 4.1 Brass Central Strathearn are seeking £500 towards a fundraising concert in Strathearn Community Campus. 4.2 Brass Central Strathearn are a community brass band entertaining in Crieff and Strathearn. The band is made up of 19 players, 15 from Crieff and 4 from Auchterarder and Blackford. They are planning to hold a concert in Strathearn Community Campus on 9th May 2026 and will be joined by guest band Clackmannan District Brass Band. They hope that 200 people from the Common Good Area will attend the concert. Tickets will cost £12 and monies raised will contribute to event costs, with any profit supporting the purchase of equipment for the band. The band are hoping to raise funds to purchase an Eb Soprano Cornet which can range from £450-£2,500 and a Mapex Drum kit which costs approximately £700. Any additional profit would also be used to purchase music for the band which ranges in price from £50-£100 depending on the piece and publisher.
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4.3 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below. Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Hall Hire 6 hours hire - £120 Additional cost for campus late opening from 5pm – 10.30pm - £180 £300 Catering Costs Estimate £700 Travel costs for guest band Estimate £300 Total proposed expenditure £1,300 Ticket Sales (200 x £12) £2,400 Tayside Contracts Community Fund (pending) towards catering costs. £TBC Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £500 4.4 Brass Central Strathearn have received the following funding in the previous three financial years. Year Award Project 2023/24 £500 Purchase of Music and Accessories Consideration 4.5 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 7.1 Crieff Common Good Committee Applications for Financial Assistance.pdf