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: Perth Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 25/272 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 Perth Common Good Fund Committee to consider seven small grants, one cost of living, and two capital grant applications. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendation 3. Background / Main Issues 4. Proposals - Small Grants 5. Proposals – Cost of Living Grants 6. Proposal – Capital Grants 7. Conclusion 8. Impact and Value Assessment 9. Appendices 2. Recommendation 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 Applications to Common Good Funds vary across the different former burghs of Perth and Kinross. The Perth 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). 3.4 The 2025/26 Budget for the Perth Common Good Fund was approved at the Committee meeting on 03 February 2025 (Report 25/21 refers). A summary of the approved Financial Assistance budget, committed grant funding, and the budget remaining, is provided below: 2024/25 Financial Assistance Budget St John’s Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Cost of Living Grant Capital Grants £2,000 £20,000 £17,500 £17,500 £75,000 £30,000 £50,000 Value of grants paid and committed St Johns Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Cost of Living Grant Capital Grants £0 £20,000 £17,500 £17,500 £31,128.62 £20,883.95 £22,896.94 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget St Johns Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Cost of Living Grant Capital Grants £2000 £0 £0 £0 £43,871.38 £9,116.05 £27,103.36 Value of funding requested and under consideration St Johns Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Cost of Living Grant Capital Grants £0 £0 £0 £0 £15,500.82 £2,484.58 £4,363.75
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4. Proposals - Small Grants Victim Support Scotland 4.1 Victim Support Scotland are seeking £5,100 towards their Safe Stadium programme at McDiarmid Park. 4.2 Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is a Scottish Charity Organisation providing independent, confidential and trauma-informed support to people who have had their lives impacted by crime. They operate at both a national and local level, ensuring they can advocate for change in the justice system and provide face-to-face emotional, practical and financial support to victims in their local communities. 4.3 The “Safe Stadiums” project will respond to incidents of violence, threats and antisocial behaviour that occur in football matches at McDiarmid Park. Victim Support Scotland provided confirmation of St Johnstone’s interest in working together on the initiative. Over one year the project will support at least 35 individuals from the Common Good area who have been impacted by crimes like assault, harassment and domestic violence through: • Community Engagement: purchasing highly visible signposting space at McDiarmid Park so that victims know about the project, help that is available, and how to make contact. Volunteers will attend quarterly VSS outreach events at St. Johnstone FC matches to provide targeted support, and will also distribute clear, jargon-free leaflets and social- media posts to ensure that help is visible to everyone attending the matches. • Individual Case Support: once victims are identified or referred to the team, they will receive regular 1:1 support sessions that provide a compassionate ear, and practical support when a victim has reported the crime or wants to do so. This includes services like third party reporting, support during multi-agency meetings with Police Scotland, guidance on what to expect during an investigation, and support before, during and after a court trial. • Awareness and Prevention: the team will work with St. Johnstone FC to host at least one larger awareness event providing targeted messaging that communicates the shared commitment to creating safe, inclusive stadiums and key information about how to respond safely and effectively when someone witnesses these types of behaviours. 4.4 The need for this project has been identified by VSS by looking at events which have occurred at the stadium as well as national statistics. As well as benefits for individuals effected by crime, VSS hope to work with St Johnstone FC staff to build their capacity to safely and effectively deal with incidents as they occur. This project will also be replicated in other areas, and a similar project with launched with Dundee FC on 31st August.
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4.5 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount VSS Signposting at McDiarmid Park Quote from St Johnstone FC website £1,560 Quarterly Outreach Event Expenses Design, printing, and materials costs for 4 events (i.e. leaflets and referral cards, victim support guides, and giveaways) £2,500 Awareness/Prevention Event Expenses Print and other materials for bystander training/prevention event £500 VSS Volunteer and Staff Travel Travel costs for at least 5 volunteers and 1 staff member, 8 trips to and from the stadium £540 VSS Additional Staff Time 2 days per month protected time of Perth Support Co- ordinator, includes pension and National Insurance contributions £3,098 Total proposed expenditure £8,198 Scottish Government (Victim Centred Approach Fund) secured £3,098 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £5,100 4.6 Victim Support Scotland have not received funding from Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Consideration 4.7 In line with Criteria 9.8 committee are asked to consider the application and agree any level of funding to be awarded. Perth Indian Association 4.8 Perth Indian Association (PIA) are seeking £6,000 towards their 2025 Diwali celebrations on 26th October. 4.9 PIA are a community group that cater to the cultural needs of the Indian diaspora living in and around Perth and Kinross. Perth Indian Association will be holding celebrations for Diwali which is widely celebrated by the Indian diaspora. This year they would like to open the festival to the wider community as well as reaching the wider diaspora including those in the community who are under the stress of cost of living. It is hoped that those from the migrant community who live within the Common Good area will bring friends, neighbours, and colleagues to experience the diverse nature of cultures that live in Perth. The celebrations aim to bring light and joy for the community. PIA often work in partnership with other local community organisations such
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as Perth Minorities Association and Perth Welfare Association. Grant funding will reduce the costs borne by the community and make the event more affordable to participate in. Attendees will be charged £8 entry to help cover costs not made up by grant funding. It is expected that 460 people from the Common Good Area, 90 from elsewhere in Perth and Kinross, and 30 people from further afield will attend. 4.10 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Venue Quote £500 Sound Equipment Hire Cost £600 Gifts (for small children) Estimate £400 Food Quote £7,500 Decorations Quote £500 Fireworks Quote £500 Total proposed expenditure £10,000 Funding from PKC Equalities Team to cover venue costs £500 Contribution from group funds £500 Ticket sales (£8 per ticket at 580 attendees) £4,640 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £6,000 4.11 PIA are aware that £6,000 could result in overfunding, however, the ticket sales are estimated only. Ticket sales will be declared to the Common Good administration team prior to claiming any award. 4.12 PIA have received the following funding from the Common Good Fund in the previous three financial years: Year Funding Project 2024/25 £2,000 Diwali 2024 Consideration 4.13 A grant of up to £2,000 is considered consistent with criteria 9.2b. Wednesday Tea Dance Club 4.14 The Wednesday Tea Dance Club are seeking £500 towards their Christmas Party. 4.15 The Wednesday Tea dance club provide social dancing for elderly people and aim to provide company and fun for those who live alone and those on a limited income. They provide a relaxing and friendly atmosphere for people to come together and meet new friends. 4.16 The Christmas party will involve hall hire at the Perth Civil Service Sports Club, musicians and a buffet meal. During the afternoon there will be dancing, entertainment and gift exchange. Members will each contribute £15 to cover their meal. It is expected that 30 members will be in attendance.
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4.17 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Meals for members 30 x £15 £450 Meals for musicians 3 x £15 £45 Hire of Hall 4 hours at £30 total £30 Music- three players 3 x £150 for 3 hours £450 Total proposed expenditure £975 Contribution from members (30 x £15) £450 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £500 4.18 Wednesday Tea Dance Club have received the following funding from the Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three years: Year Funding Project 2024/25 £350 Christmas Party 2024 2023/24 £450 Christmas Party 2023 2022/23 £545 Christmas Party 2022 Consideration 4.19 A grant of up to £195 is considered consistent with criteria 9.2b The Walled Garden (Creative Wellbeing) – PKAVS 4.20 The Walled Garden are seeking £1000.82 towards Creative Christmas at the Walled Garden. 4.21 The Walled Garden are an activity-based mental health service offering support and opportunities to adults and young adults (16+) experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing. They believe that taking part in creative activities (arts and crafts, performance, music, and creative writing) can help improve mental health and wellbeing, lower stress levels, and provide a positive distraction from feeling overwhelmed. They work together with clients to boost self-esteem, create positive relationships, and feel a sense of accomplishment. 4.22 The Walled Garden would like to run some creative Christmas events to connect the community and help clients struggling through this period by giving them something distinctive to look forward to and take part in. The two key events will be the Christmas Fair and ‘Make and Mocktail’. The Christmas Fair will connect clients with other community groups and partnerships. Clients will learn vital like skills including stall set up, product presentation, sales, and customer service. These skills will be taught through workshops with the activity engagement workers. The fair will give clients the opportunity to sell their crafts, gaining real world experience in a supportive environment. Other local groups and artists will be invited to sell their goods, for a small stall table fee. ‘Make and Mocktail’ will be an evening fundraiser to further engage the community and showcase clients’ skills. Tickets to attend will be sold to people from the community for a small fee. Clients will assist in leading the workshop by helping guests with their creative tips, ensuring guests have
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supplies, and serving them with drinks. Any funds raised from the events will be used to create more sellable items in the small craft shop, as well as towards renovating the shop making in more accessible, inviting, and functional. It is expected that 340 people from the Common Good Area, 200 from elsewhere in Perth and Kinross, and 40 from further afield will benefit from the activities and any grant support. 4.23 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Christmas Craft Fair – set up Table cloths - £28.97 Gazebo - £195 Advertisement - £40 Decorations - £20.98 £284.85 Christmas Craft Fair - materials Sheet metal - £226.78 Jewellery equipment - £296.29 Clay and silver clay - £200 £723.07 Make and Mocktail Event Glasses - £60 Glasses - £40 Drink ingredients - £30 £130 Art shop – stands/shelves, label printer. To support selling of Christmas crafts. Stands/shelves - £28.21 Label Maker - £33.69 £62.90 Total proposed expenditure £1,200.82 Contribution from group (from previous fundraising event) £200 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £1,000.82 4.24 The Walled Garden have received the following funding from the Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three years Year Funding Project 2023/24 £16,164 Room for Recovery Phase 4 (Capital Grant) 2022/23 £17,000 Room for Recovery Phase 4 (Capital Grant) Consideration 4.25 In line with Criteria 9.8 committee are asked to consider the application and agree any level of funding to be awarded. North Muirton Community Group 4.26 North Muirton Community group are seeking £2,000 towards the North Muirton Big Christmas Fun Day. 4.27 North Muirton Community Group aim to engage residents of North Muirton and Perth in inclusive activities, provide a safe and welcoming space for
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socialising, and create opportunities for volunteering and community involvement. 4.28 The group are currently seeking funding towards their Big Christmas Fun Day on Saturday 13th December from 12noon to 4pm. The event will be free and open to all residents of Perth. It will include children’s outdoor entertainment with music, games and dancing, indoor Christmas market stalls, food, and drink, a decorated community Christmas tree with in-memory baubles, a Santa’s grotto and gifts for children, and a welcoming space for older residents and families to come together. The day will be a genuine community effort and will be supported by other local groups such as Partizan Gymnasium, Fair City Baton Twirlers, Julie Young Dance Studio, and Perthformance CIC who have each offered time and performances for free. Local businesses have also offered contributions, with ASDA and Merlin ERD offering sponsorship and volunteer support. The day aims to bring people together at a time of year when costs are high and social isolation and financial pressure can be felt most strongly. Feedback from previous Christmas events has highlighted that people appreciate local activities that are affordable, family-friendly, and inclusive. There will be 12 local volunteers, and it is hoped that 320 people from the Common Good will attend, along with 80 people from elsewhere in Perth and Kinross. 4.29 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Children’s Entertainment Quote & Estimate £2,800 Stage Hire Estimate £300 Grotto gifts, food, and drink Estimate £900 Decorations Estimate £500 Audio & Lighting Estimate £500 Total proposed expenditure £5,000 Contribution from Group £2,750 Merlin ERD Ltd (approved) to support stage generator £250 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £2,000 4.30 North Muirton Community Group have received the following funding from the Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Year Funding Project 2022/23 £3,500 Christmas Event 2022 Consideration 4.31 A grant of up to £2,000 is considered consistent with criteria 9.2a 27th Perth Guides 4.32 27th Perth Guides are seeking £4,802.20 towards their joint trip to London with 3rd Blairgowrie Guides.
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4.33 The 27th Perth Guides are based in Letham, Perth, and aim to provide young girls with a sense of belonging and self-esteem, as well as providing opportunities to learn new skills, achieve awards, and become active members of the community. They are planning a trip to London to stay at Pax Lodge, one of Girlguiding’s world centres allowing the girls to meet members from other countries and to visit some London attractions. The trip will take place from 3rd to 5th April 2026. To keep individual costs down for families, the groups have organised fundraising events to make up any funding shortfall, including a bingo tea, and bag packing at a supermarket. 9 young people and 2 adults from the Common Good area will benefit from any grant funding, as well as 7 young people and 3 adults from Blairgowrie. 4.34 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Accommodation Quote £1,050 Travel to and from London Estimates from websites £1,487.70 Travel within London Estimates from websites £286 Activities Estimates from websites £1,978.50 Total proposed expenditure £4,802.20 Contribution from Group (£100 per participant) £2,100 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £1,000 4.35 27th Perth Guides have not received funding from Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Consideration 4.36 A grant of up to £550 is considered consistent with criteria 9.7 Perth Chinese Association 4.37 Perth Chinese Association are seeking £4,655 towards their 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations. 4.38 Perth Chinese association aim to advance the education and community development of the Chinese community in Perthshire and to bring about improved quality of life and active participation, and to promote cultural harmony, equality and diversity among the communities in Perthshire so as to foster integration and community cohesion and support equality of opportunities to accessing public information and services. 4.39 The annual Chinese New Year Celebrations will be held on 14th February 2026. The Perth Chinese Association will be hosting Chinese workshops, music and dance at 2 High Street from 12.00pm to 3.30pm. There will also be a Chinese Lion and Dragon Dancer leading a procession along the High Street, along St John Street, down South Street before ending at the event centre at 2 High Street. Through previous years of the Association working in partnership with Perth and Kinross Council, Perth has the biggest and most well attended public Chinese New Year event in Scotland. It is expected that
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1,650 people from the Common Good area will attend the event, as well as 3,000 from elsewhere in Perth and Kinross, and 700 from further afield. 4.40 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Chinese Singer/Performers/Magician Quotation £2,500 Chinese Lion, Dragon Performance, and Kung Fu Demonstration Quotation £3,588 Workshops for children Quotation £2,700 Face Painter Estimate £450 God of Fortune, Buddha, Decorations Quotation £2,400 Total proposed expenditure £11,638 Contribution from group £250 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £4,655 4.41 Perth Chinese Association have received the following funding from the Perth Common Good Fund over the previous three years: Year Funding Project 2024/25 £4,655 Chinese New Year 2025 2023/24 £2,240 Chinese New Year 2024 2022/23 £4,875 Chinese New Year 2023 2022/23 £9,000 Mela 2022 (prior to formation of Mela Association various community groups involved would take turns to apply for funding) Consideration 4.42 A grant of up to £4,655 is considered consistent with criteria 9.2a. 5. Proposals – Cost of Living Grants Moncreiffe Primary School Parent Council 5.1 Moncreiffe Primary School Parent Council are seeking £2484.58 towards their Merry Moncreiffe Christmas project. 5.2 The purpose of the Parent Council is to support parents and carers to actively participate in supporting their children’s educational experience. They support
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initiatives that align with school improvement goals and educational standards and strive to continually support the pupils of Moncreiffe through provision of equipment/trips and positive school experiences. They continually work on building a sense of community and inclusivity within the school through events such as fundraisers, summer fair, bingo and the annual quiz. 5.3 The Parent Council are currently seeking funding towards the Merry Moncreiffe Christmas Project. This will include free events for children and families to take part in including Christmas Parties, Activity Sessions, a Panto, and an upgrade to the nativity costumes. A local DJ will be asked to host the Christmas parties, and a snack and drink will be provided for each child. For the craft activity sessions, families will be invited into school to take part in child-led hands-on Christmas craft activities with the children in their classrooms. By inviting families into the school for these sessions they hope to enhance family engagement building on school-home relationships. Building these relationships will contribute to a sense of community and belonging for pupils and parents. The Parent Council would also like to invite an in-house panto case to deliver a performance to the whole school. Last year less than half of parents could afford to pay for their child to attend the panto. This year, by having this in-house and applying for funding they hope to remove the financial barrier, making this an inclusive event and allowing all children equal access to the arts. Finally, they would like to purchase some new costumes for the nativity wardrobe as these are in need of updating. 5.4 These events will include all members of the school community meaning that 397 people from the Common Good Area will benefit. 5.5 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount DJ for the Christmas Parties Quote from local DJ who will attend school from 9.30am- 2.30pm for various age group parties £180 Snack/drink/selection box £3 per child £441 Christmas Community Crafts Baker Ross Website £786.85 In House Pantomime Quote £925 Nativity Costumes Amazon £151.73 Total proposed expenditure £2,484.58 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £2,484.58 5.6 Moncreiffe Primary School Parent Council have received the following funding from the Perth Common Good Fund over the previous three years. Year Funding Project 2023/24 £11,877 Educating Outdoors
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Consideration 5.7 In line with Criteria 9.8 committee are asked to consider the application and agree any level of funding to be awarded. 6. Proposal – Capital Grants Beautiful Perth 6.1 Beautiful Perth and seeking £8,149 towards their Greenspace Training and Wellbeing Project. 6.2 Beautiful Perth is a volunteer-led charity, dedicated to making the city of Perth a beautiful place to live, work and visit. Their purpose is to engage the local community in initiatives that improve the City’s environment through horticulture, environmental improvement, and inclusive community engagement. The group maintain and enhance many green spaces across the City, notably areas of Rodney Gardens, Compassionate Friends and the Heather Garden which features over 16,000 plants from more than 500 cultivars. The charity prides itself on its collaborative approach, consistently engaging with the local community through volunteer-driven initiatives and partnerships. This includes securing funding and sponsorships, as well as collaborating with organisations to share expertise and resources. Their work improves the quality of life for residents and brings benefits to businesses, as well as enhancing the experience for visitors to the city. They provide opportunities for individuals to engage in meaningful community service through volunteering, gaining skills, building social connections, and developing a sense of wellbeing by contributing to the improvement of the local environment. 6.3 In early 2025, Beautiful Perth received UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) support to pilot a project offering practical training and wellbeing support through environmental volunteering. A part-time greenspace trainer worked with young people and adults facing various challenges (including people seeking asylum) to help them build skills for employment and social integration. The programme is delivered in collaboration with local partners who have identified service-users needing support including Perth and Kinross Council (community safety, unpaid work, social prescribing), Trinity Church and the Scottish Refugee Council, Bertha Park and Perth Grammar Schools (supporting disengaged pupils) and YMCA. Following the success of this pilot, Beautiful Perth has successfully raised £26,500 which is ringfenced to employ two part-time greenspace trainers to continue delivering this programme until March 2026, with further funds raised to continue delivery into 2027. The programme is expected to support upwards of 96 clients each year and addresses both a community and individual needs, providing a pathway to greater inclusion and wellbeing. A good working relationship has been established with the new owner of the Rodney Pavillion, who has agreed Beautiful Perth can make use of the meeting, storage and toilet facilities in the venue once operational. Until the revamped centre is open, interim facilities are required to enable continued delivery of the training and wellbeing
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programme, as well as allowing regular Beautiful Perth volunteers to carry out their gardening and maintenance activities in Rodney Gardens and other sites around Perth. The group are seeking funds to procure a second hand Portakabin, along with supplementary equipment, such as locks and flooring, as well as hire a Portaloo, and purchase some special gardening tools suitable for use by wheelchair users and young people. The group have received planning permission for the Portakabin, as well as approval from the PKC Conservation Officer. Once the Rodney Pavillion is opened, the portacabin will still be used regularly. It is expected that 125 people from the Common Good area will directly benefit. The request of Perth and Kinross Common Good Fund is for funding toward the capital elements of the project including purchase of second hand portacabin and equipment. 6.4 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below. Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Purchase of second hand Portacabin Quote £5,400 On site installation Quote £240 Timber cladding (as specified by Conservation Officer) Estimate £300 Purchase of security locks, flooring, small heater, small generator Estimates from various shops/websites £789 Hire of Portaloo (September – December) £70 per week £1,120 Special Gardening Tools suitable for wheelchair users and young persons Estimates from websites (2 sets Easi Grip long handle reach tools and 2 x long reach grabbers -£250. 5 x £10 sets of addition tools for young people) £300 Equipment (e.g. tables, chairs, PPE, plants etc.) Estimates from suppliers such as IKEA £1,278 Volunteer Subsistence – 1 year (Milk/tea/coffee/biscuits/water) 4 days per week x £14 x 52 weeks £728 Skilled Greenspace Trainer working with a mix of clients, cladding portacabin, laying flooring, shelving, painting signage. 55 hours at £25 per hour £1375.00 Installation and running of generator Estimate £225 Total proposed expenditure £11,755 Contribution from Group funds (towards revenue costs such as skilled worker costs, Portaloo hire, volunteer subsistence) £3,606 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £8,149
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6.5 Beautiful Perth have not had funding from Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three financial years. Consideration 6.6 A grant of up to £2,938.75 is considered consistent with criteria 10.3 Perth Shopmobility 6.7 Perth Shopmobility are seeking £3,799.90 towards the purchase of three new mobility scooters. 6.8 Perth Shopmobility is part of PKAVS. They aim to restore dignity, independence, and a sense of belonging to individuals within the community, especially those aged over 65. Their work aims to transform lives, offering a vital service that promotes autonomy and connection. They supply a broad range of mobility aids including wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, electric wheelchairs, walking sticks and frames, and all mobility bikes for both short and long-term rentals. Some short-term hires are offered free of charge to address immediate mobility challenges faced by many vulnerable community members. Donations are welcomed and some charges apply for longer term rental of items. Hires are used by people coming to shop, but also for attending medical appointments, dementia café, ESOL classes and various other activities allowing people to interact and engage with the community. Charges apply for overnight and weekly hire. Any funds raised from hire or donations are used towards maintaining the equipment. Over the past year the service has grown, offering a wider range of services and extending the advertising strategy to social media. As such the equipment which is available to hire has been used much more frequently. Some of the current scooters are very old and now need to be replaced. If they are not able to replace these there are concerns that during the busiest periods, summer and Christmas, some people will need to be turned away. 6.9 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below. Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Invercare Mobility Scooter Leo Price on mobilitysmart.co.uk 3 x £1899.95 £5699.85 Total proposed expenditure £5699.85 Contribution from group funds £1,899.95 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £3,799.90 6.10 Perth Shopmobility have not had funding from Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three financial years. Consideration 6.11 A grant of up to £1,425 is considered consistent with criteria 10.3/10.4.
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7. Conclusion 7.1 The Committee is asked to consider the applications and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 8. Impact and Value Assessment https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/54397/Perth-Common-Good-Fund- Applications-for-Financial- Assistance/pdf/Perth_Common_Good_Fund_Applications_for_Financial_Assi stance.pdf?m=1758730511173 9. Appendices 9.1 Perth Common Good Fund Criteria