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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 
20/10/2025 
A hybrid meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund Committee will be held in the
Council Chamber on Monday, 27 October 2025 at 14:15. 
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 Chris Ahern
Councillor Liz Barrett
Councillor Peter Barrett
Councillor Andy Chan
Councillor Stewart Donaldson
Councillor Eric Drysdale
Councillor Grant Laing
Councillor Iain MacPherson
Councillor Carol Mair
Councillor Ian Massie
Councillor Sheila McCole
Depute Provost Andrew Parrott
Councillor John Rebbeck
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Perth Common Good Fund Committee 
Monday, 27 October 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 MEETING OF THE PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND
COMMITTEE OF 18 AUGUST 2025 FOR APPROVAL
(copy herewith) 
5 - 10 
4 MATTERS ARISING   
5 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Report by Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (copy
herewith 25/272) 
11 - 30 
6 2025/26 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Report by Chief Finance Officer (copy herewith 25/273) 
31 - 34 
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Perth Common Good Fund Committee 
Minute of hybrid meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund Committee held in the
Council Chamber, 2 High Street, Perth on Monday 18 August 2025 at 1.45pm. 
Present: Depute Provost A Parrott; Bailie C Ahern; Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett,
A Chan, S Donaldson, I Macpherson, C Mair, I Massie, S McCole (from Item 5(5)
onwards) and J Rebbeck. 
In Attendance: S Kimmet (Culture and Community Services); A O’Brien (Finance and
Business Support); A Peace and L Campbell (Economy, Development and
Planning); S Hendry, A Taylor, A Brown and R Ramsay (all Legal and Governance). 
Apologies: Councillors G Laing and E Drysdale. 
Depute Provost A Parrott, Convener, Presiding. 
1. Welcome and Apologies 
The Convener welcomed all those present to the meeting and apologies for
absence were noted as above. 
2. Declarations of Interest 
In terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct Councillor J Rebbeck declared a
non-financial interest in Item 5 Para 7.1 (Bertha Park Football Club). 
3. Minute of Meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund of 5 May 2025 for
Approval 
The minute of meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund 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 (25/198) providing details of five small grant applications, four cost of
living grant applications and three capital grant applications received. 
Small Grants 
(1) Friends of William Soutar Society 
Resolved: 
Friends of William Soutar Society be awarded a grant of £3,400 towards the
Soutar Volume Three Project.
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(2) Support Help and Integration Perthshire 
Resolved: 
Support Help and Integration Perthshire be awarded a grant of £1,000
towards the costs of trips during their summer activity programme. 
(3) Adventure Circus 
Motion (Depute Provost A Parrott and Bailie C Ahern) 
Adventure Circus be awarded a grant of £6,586 towards costs for the
Dragonfyre Project. 
Amendment (Councillor P Barrett and Bailie C Ahern) 
Adventure Circus be awarded a grant of £5,000 towards costs for the
Dragonfyre Project. 
In terms of Standing Order 21.5 a roll call vote was taken. 
5 Members voted for the Motion as follows: 
Depute Provost A Parrott, Councillors I MacPherson, C Mair, I Massie and
J Rebbeck. 
4 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: 
Bailie C Ahern, Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett and A Chan. 
1 Member abstained as follows: 
Councillor S Donaldson 
Resolved: 
In accordance with the Motion. 
(4) Aberdalgie and Forteviot Church 
Resolved: 
Aberdalgie and Forteviot Church be awarded a grant of £4,687 towards their
2025/26 learning programme for children and young people at their Green
Shoots Community and Learning Centre. 
(Councillor McCole entered the meeting at this point.) 
(5) Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table 
Motion (Depute Provost A Parrott and Councillor J Rebbeck) 
Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table be awarded a grant of £20,000 with an
additional £5,000 awarded from the monies that were not spent last year
following the cancellation of the event, towards cost of their annual fireworks
event on 5 November 2025.
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Amendment (Councillors P Barrett and I Massie) 
Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table be awarded a grant of £20,000
towards cost of their annual fireworks event on 5 November 2025. 
In terms of Standing Order 21.5 a roll call vote was taken. 
3 Members voted for the Motion as follows: 
Depute Provost A Parrott, Councillors C Mair and J Rebbeck. 
7 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: 
Bailie C Ahern, Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett, A Chan, I MacPherson,
I Massie and S McCole 
1 Member abstained as follows: 
Councillor S Donaldson 
Resolved: 
In accordance with the Amendment. 
Cost of Living Grants 
(1) Our Lady’s Primary School Parent Council 
Resolved: 
Our Lady’s Primary School Parent Council be awarded a grant of £1,633.95 to
contribute towards the cost of a whole school trip to the Pantomime in
December 2025. 
(2) Parents and Friends of Riverside Primary School 
Resolved: 
Parents and Friends of Riverside Primary School be awarded a grant of
£2,200 towards their suite of wider achievement opportunities. 
(3) Perth Minorities Association 
Motion (Depute Provost A Parrott and Bailie C Ahern) 
Perth Minorities Association be awarded a grant of £4,900 towards their
Warm / Safe Space Initiatives. 
Amendment (Councillors C Mair and P Barrett) 
Perth Minorities Association be awarded a grant of £9,800 towards their
Warm / Safe Space Initiatives. 
In terms of Standing Order 21.5 a roll call vote was taken. 
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4 Members voted for the Motion as follows: 
Depute Provost A Parrott, Bailie C Ahern, Councillors A Chan and I Massie. 
6 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: 
Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett, I MacPherson, C Mair, S McCole and
J Rebbeck. 
1 Member abstained as follows: 
Councillor S Donaldson 
Resolved: 
In accordance with the Motion. 
(4) Ad-lib Arts 
Resolved: 
Ad-lib Arts be awarded a grant of £2,250 towards providing free spaces in
some of their classes. 
(Having declared an interest, Councillor J Rebbeck did not participate in
consideration of the following item of business and withdrew from the Chambers.) 
Capital Grants 
(1) Bertha Park Football Club 
Resolved: 
Bertha Park Football Club be awarded a grant of £952.94 towards equipment
for their new adult amateur football team. 
(Councillor J Rebbeck returned to the Chambers at this point.) 
(2) Early Years Scotland 
Resolved: 
Early Years Scotland be awarded a grant of £2,192 towards the purchase of
Additional Support Needs (ASN) sensory equipment for their Children
Affected by Parental Imprisonment Programme. 
(3) 5th Perth Girl Guides 
Resolved: 
The 5th Perth Girl Guides be awarded a grant of £952 towards start up
resources for the group. 
6. Financial Statements 
There was a submitted report by the Strategic Lead – Finance and Business
Support (25/199) providing details of the actual income and expenditure to 30 June
2025 and the projected outturns for financial year 2025/26.
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Resolved:
(i) The actual and projected income and expenditure to 31 March 2026 as
detailed in Appendix 1 to Report 25/199, be noted.
(ii) The proposed virement to the 2025-26 Budget as set out in Appendix 1 to
Report 25/199, be noted. 
IT WAS AGREED THAT THE PUBLIC AND PRESS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED
DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN ORDER TO AVOID
THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION WHICH IS EXEMPT IN TERMS OF
SCHEDULE 7A TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1973. 
P1. Rent Review Under Ground Lease at Shore Road, Perth 
There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Economy, Development
and Planning (25/200), seeking approval to agree a rent review under the terms of
the ground lease of 1.556 acres at Shore Road, Perth. 
Resolved: 
The rent review, effective 28 May 2024, under the terms of the ground lease
of 1.556 acres at Shore, Perth, as set out in Report 25/200, be approved. 
P2. Disposal – Soutar House, 27 Wilson Street, Perth 
There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Economy, Development
and Planning (25/201), seeking approval to dispose of Soutar House, a common
good property that was declared surplus to operational requirements in October
2023. 
Resolved:
The return of Soutar House to the successors of the late Evelyn Ruth Dullroy
or Auty, who gifted the property to the Council’s predecessors, on the terms set out in
Report 25/201 and such further terms to be agreed by the Strategic Leads for
Economy, Development and Planning and Legal and Governance Services, be
approved. 
P3. Disposal – Former George Inn Lane Centre, Perth 
There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Economy, Development
and Planning (25/202), seeking approval to dispose of the former George Inn Lane
Centre, a common good property that is deemed surplus to operational
requirements. 
Resolved:
(i) The sale of the Former George Inn Lane Centre to the Preferred Purchaser
on the terms set out in Report 25/202 and such further terms to be agreed by
the Strategic Leads for Economy, Development and Planning and Legal and
Governance, be approved.
(ii) Subject to further common good public consultation, in the event that the
Preferred Purchaser withdraws interest or fails to comply with the Council’s
conditions, the sale of the Former George Inn Lane Centre to the First
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Underbidder on the terms as set out in Report 25/202 and such further terms
to be agreed by the Strategic Leads for Economy, Development and Planning
and Legal and Governance, be provisionally approved.
(iii) Subject to further common good public consultation, in the event that both the
Preferred Purchaser and First Underbidder withdraw their interest or fail to
comply with the Council’s conditions, the sale of the Former George Inn Lane
Centre to the Second Underbidder on the terms as set out in Report 25/202
and such further terms to be agreed by the Strategic Leads for Economy,
Development and Planning and Legal and Governance, be provisionally
approved.
(iv) In addition to the terms as set out in Report 25/202, an additional condition be
inserted into the final agreement with the Preferred Purchaser seeking a
suitable timeframe for development works to commence. 
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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 
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Appendix 1
PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND 
REVISED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CRITERIA
1. All grants are awarded at the discretion of the Perth Common Good Fund
Committee.
2. Within the boundary of the Perth Common Good area and if funding is
available, applications will be considered from individuals and groups for
projects or activities which demonstrate benefit to the residents of the City of
Perth.
3. The Perth Common Good area is restricted to Elected Member Ward 10
Perth City South, Ward 11 Perth City North, and Ward 12 Perth City Centre.
Applications for financial assistance from individuals residing or groups
operating outwith the boundary of the Perth Common Good area must clearly
demonstrate that the project or activity to be undertaken will provide benefit to
the residents of the City of Perth.
4. Applications for financial assistance from schools and school groups (e.g.
Parent Councils) within the Perth Common Good area will be considered
regardless of where participating pupils reside.
5. The Financial Year for the Perth Common Good Fund covers the period
1 April to 31 March. The Perth Common Good Fund Committee meets five
times per year to consider applications for financial assistance and other
business matters; Committee meeting and application deadline dates are
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available on the Council’s Community Grants webpage via the following link:
http://www.pkc.gov.uk/pkgrantsdirect.
6. Applications for financial assistance must be submitted to the Perth Common
Good Fund Committee in advance of the project or activity taking place.
Retrospective applications where expenditure is incurred during the time
between the application submission deadline date and the date of the
Committee meeting will be considered however the applicant must be aware
that funding may not be approved by Committee.
7. A separate Capital Grants fund will be maintained to support applications for
financial assistance towards the funding of building improvement works, and
the acquisition of equipment. Applications for Capital Grant funding
assistance should be submitted to the first Perth Common Good Fund
Committee meeting of the new financial year, which normally takes place
during April or May. The Capital Grants fund will normally close until
commencement of the next financial year, however the Committee may
consider late applications if Capital Grant funding remains available.
8. The following conditions shall apply to all applications for financial assistance:
8.1 The application for financial assistance must demonstrate that the funding will
provide benefit to the residents of the City of Perth. The Perth Common Good
Fund Committee must be satisfied that all disbursements from the fund meet
this requirement and the Committee decision in this regard is full and final.
8.2 The Perth Common Good Fund should not be viewed as a resource to
supplement the funding of Council services; applications for financial
assistance from Council services are therefore not encouraged. Any
application submitted by a Council service will be considered by the Perth
Common Good Fund Committee on its own merits.
8.3  Applicants who are seeking funds to purchase resources, or undertake capital
projects are asked to demonstrate that they are sourcing these from local
providers where these can reasonably meet their needs.
8.4 All awards of £400 or less will be paid in advance, but recipients must
complete an end of grant monitoring form and provide evidence of spend
based on their initial application Awards greater than £400 must be claimed
on completion of the project and within three months of the activity taking
place. The claim should include an end of grant monitoring form and evidence
of spend, based on the initial application. Funding for awards not claimed will
be returned to the Fund.
9. Small Grants:
9.1  Applications for financial assistance will be considered by the Perth Common
Good Fund Committee in line with the criteria below: -
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9.2  Organisation of events/games/festivals including prize awards: -
a) No entry fee payable by the public: up to maximum of 40% of the
total actual costs.
b) Entry fee payable by the public (commercial event): up to a
maximum of 20% of the total actual costs subject to the submission
of an evidenced Income & Expenditure account for the event.
c) In the event, that the Common Good funding of a commercial event
results in a profit, the level of funding award will be reduced
accordingly.
d) In the event, that the commercial event is loss making, the Common
Good funding may be used to underwrite the loss, subject to the
level of funding approved by Committee.
e) Grants will not be paid for any event/games/festival which are
cancelled following the approval of funding by Committee.
9.3 Hire of hall and provision of prizes for school prize giving ceremonies – up to
a maximum of 40% of total costs.
9.4 Voluntary work overseas by individuals: -
 6 months or more: up to £400 per individual
 Up to 6 months: up to £250 per individual
9.5 Attendance at summer schools/events by individuals or groups of up to 5: 
 More than 2 weeks: up to £150 per individual
 One to two weeks: up to £100 per individual
9.6 Excursions/Parties (up to two applications per year per group): -
 Contribution of up to 50% towards the actual costs. Each organisation
is permitted a maximum of two applications during the course of a
financial year. Overall grant to be capped at £10 per individual with an
overall maximum grant of up to £1,000.
9.7 Visits or trips by and from School/Youth/Sport/Music groups: -
 For groups of between 6 and 10 people, a flat contribution of £500.
 For groups of 11 or more; a contribution of £50 per person to a
maximum of £1,000 for youth groups, senior citizen or
vulnerable groups for activities of one week or more.
9.8 Any other purpose where it can be demonstrated that there is a benefit to the
residents of the City of Perth.
10. Capital Grants: -
10.1 The funding of applications for Capital Grant funding will be restricted to
the available annual budget.
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10.2  It is expected that the total funding available will be fully committed at the
first meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund Committee at the start of the
new financial year. In the event, that funding is not fully committed, the
Common Good Fund Committee may choose to either roll forward the
unallocated funding to the next financial year or consider further
applications during the year.
10.3 Acquisition of equipment and uniforms - consideration on merits up to
a maximum of 25% of total cost, subject to the budget available.
10.4 Provision and improvement of buildings - consideration on merits up to a
maximum of 25% of total cost and up to £50,000, subject to the budget
available. Note that the facilities must be available to the general public.
11. Expenditure which is not eligible for funding awards:
11.1 Assistance with further or higher education fees
11.2 Charity fundraising e.g. sponsored walk/cycle/bungee
etc. 
11.3 Town twinning activities
11.4 Organisations with religious or political associations where there
are restrictions on usage or availability
11.5 Core funding of the voluntary sector
11.6 Assistance with day to day running costs e.g. the rental of
premises, employee costs etc.
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well,
free from poverty and inequality 
Committee: Perth Common Good Fund Committee 
Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 
Report Title: 2025/26 Financial Statement 
Report Number: 25/273 
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 actual income and
expenditure to 30 September 2025 and provide the projected outturn for
2025/26. 
1.2 Sections 
1. Purpose
2. Recommendation
3. Background/Context
4. Main Issues
5 Conclusion
6. Impact and Value Assessment
7. Appendix 
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  This report provides an update on the actual income and expenditure to
30 September 2025 and the projected outturn for 2025/26. 
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4. Main Issues 
Financial Statement 2025/26 
4.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, following the update to Committee on 18 August
2025 (Report 25/199 refers) the projected deficit has increased to £17,102 – a
movement of £2,397 from the deficit reported in August 2025. This is due
mainly to an increase in expenditure for Christmas Lighting. 
4.2 The projected Fund balance as at 31 March 2026 is £2,149,012 – a
movement of £2,754 since the previous report. This is mainly due to the
expenditure mentioned above.  
5 Conclusion 
5.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the projected deficit for the Fund for 2025/26 is
£17,102 and the anticipated Fund balance at 31 March 2026 is £2,149,012. 
6. Impact and 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 – Perth Common Good Fund - Financial Statement for Period to
30 September 2025. 
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Appendix 1
PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2025/26
Approved
2025/26
Budget
Proposed
Virement
Updated
2025/26
Budget
Actual &
Committed
to date
Under
Consideration 
Projected
Outturn 
Projection
Over/(Under)
Spend
£ £ £ £ £
Expenditure
Property Costs
Rent & Rates 1,350 1,350 1,470 - 5,806 4,456
Repairs and Maintenance - General 10,000 10,000 - - 10,000 -
Repairs and Maintenance - Moncreiffe Island 37,513 37,513 - - 37,513 -
Depreciation & Impairment - 10,000 10,000 - - 9,660 (340)
48,863 10,000 58,863 1,470 - 62,979 4,116
Supplies and Services
Financial Assistance - St Johns Kirk Carillon 2,000 2,000 - - 2,000 -
Financial Assistance - Perth & Strathearn Round Table 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 -
Financial Assistance - Perth & Kinross Mela 17,500 17,500 17,500 - 17,500 -
Financial Assistance - City of Perth Salute 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 -
Financial Assistance - Small Grants 75,000 75,000 31,129 15,501 75,000 -
Financial Assistance - Cost of Living 30,000 30,000 20,884 2,485 30,000 -
Financial Assistance - Capital Grants 50,000 50,000 12,444 4,364 50,000 -
Administration Charges 15,000 15,000 6 - 15,000 -
Printing, Stationery, Advertising and Postages 500 500 - - 500 -
227,500 - 227,500 119,463 22,349 227,500 -
Christmas Events
Rent, Rates & other property costs (storage for Christmas lights) 16,000 (11,000) 5,000 6,485 - 6,485 1,485
Erect, Dismantle and Maintain Christmas Lights 20,000 20,000 - - 20,000 -
Switch on Ceremony 50,000 50,000 - - 50,000 -
86,000 (11,000) 75,000 6,485 - 76,485 1,485
Interest on Financing & Investment 1,000 1,000 1,038 38
Total Expenditure 362,363 - 362,363 127,418 22,349 368,002 5,639
Income
Rents, Fees & Charges 260,000 260,000 125,784 - 263,000 3,000
Interest on Investments 76,000 76,000 - - 87,000 11,000
Fishing Permits 900 900 685 - 900 -
Total Income 336,900 - 336,900 126,469 - 350,900 14,000
Surplus / (Deficit) (25,463) - (25,463) (949) (22,349) (17,102) 8,361
Estimated Opening Balance 01/04/25 2,166,115 2,166,115
Surplus / (Deficit) (25,463) (17,102)
Projected Common Good Fund Balance at 31 March 2026 2,140,652 2,149,012
Earmarked in Reserves:-
Minimum Revenue Account Balance (1,700,000) (1,700,000)
Repair and Renewal Reserve (120,000) (120,000)
Projected Uncommitted Closing Balance at 31 March 2026 320,652 329,012
Grants
Actual Small Grants Cost of Living Capital Grants Meeting
Cost of Living - Open Circle Perth Baptist Church 2,500.00£      05/05/2025
Cost of Living - Perth College 2,500.00£      05/05/2025
Methven Karate Club - Kyokushin Celtic Warriors Taiko Drummers 800.00£         05/05/2025
25008 - Perth & Kinross Mela Association 17,500.00£      05/05/2025
Perth & Kinross VE-80 Celebrations May 25 8,806.00£        05/05/2025
25002 - Polish Scouting Association (a) - Cub Summer Camp June 25 900.00£           05/05/2025
25001 - South Perth Allotments 3,000.00£      05/05/2025
25026 - Our Lady's PS Parent council 1,633.95£      18/08/2025
25029 - Parents & Friends of Riverside PS 2,200.00£      18/08/2025
25024 - Ad-Lib Arts 2,250.00£      18/08/2025
25022 - Perth Minorities Association 9,800.00£      18/08/2025
25009 - 42901 Royal Voluntary Service 2,568.11£        05/05/2025
25027 - 5th Perth Girl Guides 952.00£         18/08/2025
25014 - St Ninian's Cathedral 7,692£           05/05/2025
25033 - Perth Round Table 9,000.00£        18/08/2025
38,774.11 20,883.95 12,444.00
Committed Small Grants Capital Grants Meeting
City of Perth Salute £17,500.00 05/05/2025
Royal Voluntary Service £1,181.89 05/05/2025
Polish Scouting Association (b) - Scout Summer Camp July 25 £1,000.00 05/05/2025
Perth Autism Support £1,000.00 05/05/2025
St Ninian's Cathedral £7,308.00 05/05/2025
Friends of William Soutar Society £3,400.00 18/08/2025
Support Help and Integration Perthshire (SHIP) £1,000.00 18/08/2025
Adventure Circus £6,586.00 18/08/2025
Aberdalgie and Forteviot Church £4,687.00 18/08/2025
Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table £11,000.00 18/08/2025
Bertha Park Football Club £952.94 18/08/2025
Early Years Scotland £2,192.00 18/08/2025
£47,354.89 £0.00 £10,452.94
Under Consideration Small Grants Cost of Living Capital Grants Meeting
Victim Support Scotland £5,100.00 27/10/2025
Perth Indian Association £2,000.00 27/10/2025
Wednesday Tea Dance Club £195.00 27/10/2025
The Walled Garden (Creative Wellbeing) - PKAVS £1,000.82 27/10/2025
North Muirton Community Group £2,000.00 27/10/2025
27th Perth Guides £550.00 27/10/2025
Perth Chinese Association £4,655.00 27/10/2025
Moncreiffe Primary School Parent Council £2,484.58 27/10/2025
Beautiful Perth £2,938.75 27/10/2025
Perth Shopmobility £1,425.00 27/10/2025
15,500.82£      2,484.58£      4,363.75£     
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