Agenda Document Pack - Crieff Common Good Fund Committee - 29/04/2026
Perth and Kinross Council · 29 April 2026
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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 22/04/2026 A hybrid meeting of the Crieff Common Good Fund Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 09:30. 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 Eric Drysdale Councillor Noah Khogali Page 1 of 18
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Crieff Common Good Fund Committee Wednesday, 29 April 2026 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 MEETING OF CRIEFF COMMON GOOD FUND COMMITTEE OF 18 AUGUST 2025 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 6 4 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Report by Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (copy herewith 26/117) 7 - 10 5 2025/26 AND 2026/27 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report by Chief Finance Officer (copy herewith 26/118) 11 - 18 Page 3 of 18
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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 18 August 2025 at 1.20pm. Present: Bailie R Brock, Councillors S Donaldson and N Khogali. In Attendance: S Kimmett (Culture and Community Services); A O’Brien (Finance and Business Support); S Hendry, A Taylor, A Brown and R Ramsay (all Legal and Governance). Apologies: Councillor G Laing. Councillor S Donaldson, Convener, Presiding. 1. Welcome and Apologies Councillor S Donaldson welcomed all present to the meeting and an apology for absence was 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 5 May 2025 for Approval The minute of meeting of the Crieff Common Good Fund Committee of 5 May 2025 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 (25/196) asking Crieff Common Good Fund Committee to consider one deferred application and one small grant application for financial assistance. (i) The Royal Voluntary Service Resolved: The Royal Voluntary Service be awarded a grant of £250 towards costs associated with running a community minibus. (ii) Crieff Community Council Resolved: 3 Page 5 of 18
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Crieff Community Council be awarded a grant of £250 towards Crieff Food Festival which will take place from 13th to 19th October 2025. 6. 2025/26 Financial Statement There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support (25/197) providing an update on the actual income and expenditure to 30 June 2025 and the projected outturn for 2025/26. Resolved: The actual and projected income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, as detailed in Appendix 1 to Report 25/197, be noted. ~~~~~~~~ Page 6 of 18
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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 4 Page 7 of 18
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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. Page 8 of 18
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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 Page 9 of 18
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open 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: 29 April 2026 Report Title: 2025/26 and 2026/27 Financial Statements Report Number: 26/118 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 income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, seek approval of the 2026/27 budget for the Crieff Common Good Fund and provide the projected outturn for 2026/27. 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 unaudited income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, and the projected outturn for 2025/26, as set out in Appendix 1. 2.2 Approve the Crieff Common Good Fund budget for 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 2 to the report. 2.3 Note the projected outturn for 2026/27 as detailed in Appendix 2. 5 Page 11 of 18
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3. Background/Context 3.1 This report provides details of the income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, seeks approval of the 2026/27 budget for the Crieff Common Good Fund and provide the projected outturn for 2026/27. 4. Main Issues Financial Statement 2025/26 4.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, following the update to Committee on 18 August 2025 (Report 25/197 refers) the projected surplus has reduced to £244 – a movement of £456 from the position reported in August 2025. This is due to an increase in Financial Assistance provided. The projected Fund balance as at 31 March 2026 is £16,189 – a movement of £456 since the previous report. Budget 2026/27 4.2 Appendix 2 provides the proposed budget for 2026/27. The Financial Assistance budget has been maintained at £1,500. The only change to the budget from the previous year has been a reduction of £100 in the interest income which is due to falling interest rates, and the budget delivers a £600 surplus to provide a contingency for unforeseen expenditure during the year. Financial Statement 2026/27 4.3 On the basis of Appendix 2, it is anticipated that a surplus of £600 will be generated in 2026/27 and the Fund’s Revenue Account Balance is estimated to be £16,789 as at 31 March 2027. 5 Conclusion 5.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the projected surplus for the Fund for 2025/26 is £244 and the anticipated Fund balance at 31 March 2026 is £16,189. 5.2 As detailed in Appendix 2, the proposed budget for 2026/27 remains the same as 2025/26 with the projected surplus for the Fund for 2026/27 is £600 and the anticipated Fund balance at 31 March 2027 is £16,789. 6. Impact Value Assessment 6.1 This is an operational report, and as such, an impact and value assessment is not required. 7. Appendix 7.1 Appendix 1 – Crieff Common Good Fund – Financial Statement for Period to 31 March 2026. Page 12 of 18
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Appendix 1 CRIEFF COMMON GOOD FUND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD TO 31 MARCH 2026 FOR 2025/26 2025/26 Budget Actual to 31 March 2026 Committed & Under Consideration Projected Outturn £ £ Expenditure Supplies and Services Financial Assistance 1,500 579 1,380 1,959 Total Expenditure 1,500 579 1,380 1,959 Income Rents, Fees & Charges 1,600 1,600 0 1,600 Interest Earned 600 603 0 603 Total Income 2,200 2,203 0 2,203 Surplus / (Deficit) 700 1,624 (1,380) 244 Opening Balance 1 April 2025 15,945 15,945 Surplus / (Deficit) 700 244 Unaudited Closing Balance at 31 March 2026 16,645 16,189 Grants Actual Amount Meeting Strathearn Autism Group 79.00£ 25/11/2024 Crieff Community Council £ 250.00 18/08/2025 Royal Voluntary Service £ 250.00 18/08/2025 579.00£ Amount Meeting Strathearn Autism Group 380.00£ 25/11/2024 Strathearn Art For Experience 500.00£ 05/05/2025 Strathearn Arts £ 500.00 16/05/2025 1,380.00£ Under Consideration Amount Meeting -£ Total 1,959.00£ 5 Page 15 of 18
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Appendix 2 CRIEFF COMMON GOOD FUND PROPOSED BUDGET AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2026/27 Proposed 2026/27 Budget Actual to date Committed & Under Consideration Total Projected Outturn Projection Over/(Under) Spend £ £ £ £ £ £ Expenditure Supplies and Services Financial Assistance 1,500 0 500 500 1,500 0 Total Expenditure 1,500 0 500 500 1,500 0 Income Rents, Fees & Charges 1,600 0 0 0 1,600 0 Interest Earned 500 0 0 0 500 0 Total Income 2,100 0 0 0 2,100 0 Surplus/(Deficit) 600 0 (500) (500) 600 0 Opening Balance 1 April 2026 16,189 16,189 Surplus / (Deficit) 600 600 Projected Closing Balance at 31 March 2027 16,789 16,789 Grants Actual Amount Meeting -£ Committed Amount Meeting -£ Under Consideration Amount Meeting Brass Central Strathearn 500.00£ 04/05/2026 500.00£ Total 500.00£ 5 Page 17 of 18
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