Agenda Document Pack - Perth Common Good Fund Committee - 07/09/2026
Perth and Kinross Council · 7 September 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 31/08/2026 A hybrid meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, 07 September 2026 at 14:00. If you have any queries please contact Committee 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 Iain MacPherson Councillor Carol Mair Councillor Ian Massie Councillor Sheila McCole Depute Provost Andrew Parrott Councillor John Rebbeck Page 1 of 58
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Perth Common Good Fund Committee Monday, 07 September 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 MINUTES 3(i) MINUTE OF MEETING OF PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND OF 4 MAY 2026 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 8 3(ii) MINUTE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND COMMITTEE OF 22 JUNE 2026 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 9 - 10 4 MATTERS ARISING 5 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Report by Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (copy herewith 26/237) 11 - 46 6 2025/26 AND 2026/27 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report by Chief Finance Officer (copy herewith 26/238) 47 - 58 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE PUBLIC AND PRESS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) IN ORDER TO AVOID THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION WHICH IS EXEMPT IN TERMS OF SCHEDULE 7A TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1973 P1 LEASE MANAGEMENT - GROUND LEASED TO CASTLECROFT SECURITIES LIMITED AT HARBOUR ROAD, PERTH • Exempt Reason 6 - Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority). • Exempt Reason 9 - Any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the authority in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services. Page 3 of 58
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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 4 May 2026 at 1.00pm. Present: Depute Provost A Parrott; Bailie C Ahern; Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett, A Chan, I Macpherson, C Mair, I Massie, S McCole and J Rebbeck. In Attendance: S Kimmet (Housing and Communities); A O’Brien and H Nicoll (both Finance and Business Support); A Peace and L Campbell (both Economy, Development and Planning); G Fogg, N Edwards, A Taylor, A Brown and M Pasternak (all Legal and Governance). Apology: Councillors P Barrett, E Drysdale and S Donaldson. 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 A Chan declared a non-financial interest in Item 5 – Para 4.3.2 (Perth and Kinross Mela Festival Association). 3. Minute of Meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund of 2 February 2026 for Approval The minute of meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund of 2 February 2026, 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 (26/29) asking Perth Common Good Fund Committee to consider eight small grants, two cost of living, and three capital grant applications. Small Grants (1) Perth High School Parent Council Resolved: 3(i) Page 5 of 58
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Perth High School Parent Council, be awarded a grant of up to £3,058 towards the outdoor education costs for eight young people to attend the Starfish Way Programme. (2) Perth Academy Parent Council Resolved: Perth Academy Parent Council, be awarded a revenue grant of £1,000 towards their World Challenge trip to Mozambique and Estwatini and a capital grant of up to £1468.25 for their trip equipment. (3) City of Perth Salute Resolved: The Perth and Kinross Council Events Team, be awarded a grant of £17,500 towards the 2026 City of Perth Salute. (4) Zielone Plomyki Cub Scout Resolved: Zielone Plomyki Cub Scout Unit, be awarded a grant of £1,000 towards their 2026 Summer Camp In the Land of Imagination. (5) JGN Dance Attic Resolved: JGN Dance Attic, be awarded a grant of £5,092 towards their 2026 Dance Show. (6) Perth and Kinross Mela Festival Association Resolved: Perth and Kinross Mela Festival Association, be awarded a grant of up to £17,500 towards their 2026 Mela celebrations. 6. 2025/26 and 2026/27 Financial Statements There was submitted a report by the Chief Finance Officer (26/120) (1) providing details of actual income and expenditure to 31 March 2026 and; (2) providing the projected outturns for 2025/26 and 2026/27. Resolved: (i) The actual and projected income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, as set out in Appendix 1 to Report 26/120, be noted. (ii) The proposed adjustment to the 2026/27 Budget as set out in Appendix 2 to Report 26/120, be noted. (iii) The projected outturn for 2026/27, as set out in Appendix 2 to Report 26/120, be noted. Page 6 of 58
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7. Perth Common Good Fund Criteria Amendment There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (26/121) asking the Perth Common Good Fund Committee to consider amending Perth Common Good Fund Criteria 11.3 which states that Town Twinning Activities are exempt from Common Good funding, with new wording which would state funding for “Town Twinning Activities within Perth City which are more properly attributed to the Civic Fund” will not be funded. Resolved: Perth Common Good Fund Criteria 11.3 be amended to read ‘funding for Town Twinning Activities within Perth City which are more properly attributed to the Civic Fund will not be funded. 8. Proposed Sale of Part of Navigate Building, George Inn Lane, Perth This item was withdrawn from the agenda. (It was agreed that the public and press should be excluded during consideration of the following item 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 Reviews – Tillicoultry Quarries Limited at Shore Road, Perth; and Lease Extension – One Call Limited at Shore Road, Perth There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Economy, Development and Planning (26/123), seeking approval to agree rent review and lease extension with two common good assets at Shore Road, Perth that are let under the ground leases to Tillicoultry Quarries Limited and One Call Limited. Resolved: (i) The rent review, effective from 30 September 2025, under the terms of the ground lease of 1.8 acres at Shore Road, Perth, as set out in Report 26/123, be approved. (i) The lease extension under the terms of the ground lease of 0.101 acres at Shore Road, Perth, as set out in Report 26/31, or otherwise on terms to be agreed by the Strategic Leads for Economy, Development & Planning and Legal & Governance be approved. Page 7 of 58
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Perth Common Good Fund Committee Minute of special hybrid meeting of the Perth Common Good Fund Committee held in the Council Chamber, 2 High Street, Perth on Monday 22 June 2026 at 9.30am. Present: Depute Provost A Parrott; Bailie C Ahern; Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett, A Chan, E Drysdale, I Macpherson, C Mair, I Massie, S McCole and J Rebbeck. In Attendance: S Merone, Strategic Lead – Economy, Development and Planning; J Janes, A Peace (both Economy, Development and Planning); C MacLeod, P Mair, J Guild, E Ferguson and M Pasternak (all Legal and Governance). Apology: Councillor S Donaldson. 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 There were no Declaration of Interests in terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct 3. Disposal – Part of the Navigate Building, George Inn Lane, Perth There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Economy, Development and Planning (26/180) seeking the Committee’s approval for disposing of a vacant part of the Navigate building, George Inn Lane, Perth, a Common Good property that is partly vacant and partly in operational use. Motion by Depute Provost A Parrott and Councillor E Drysdale To agree to the sale of the subjects to Lock Terrace Ltd or their nominees on the terms set out in Report 26/180, or otherwise on terms to be agreed by the Strategic Leads for Economy, Development & Planning and Legal & Governance. Amendment by Councillor A Chan and Bailie C Ahern To defer the sale of the subjects and instead proceed with sale on the open market to ensure best value is obtained in accordance with Section 74 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. (There followed a brief recess and the meeting reconvened at 10.07am). Following advice from officers, the Convener ruled that the amendment was incompetent due to issues of access rights to the subjects. The Legal Adviser 3(ii) Page 9 of 58
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explained that the amendment was incompetent as access cannot be freely facilitated by the Council to a potential third party. The Council have previously undertaken to sell the wider 1-5 High Street subjects to Lock Terrace Ltd, and therefore, it would not be competent for us to dispose of this part of the Navigate Building, as any sale would have to be agreed in conjunction with Lock Terrace Ltd. As it is not within the Council’s gift to dispose of this part of the Navigate Building to a third party, it is not competent for the Property to be placed on the open market. In addition, it was considered Best Value had been met. Resolved: In accordance with the Motion. In terms of Standing Order 22.1, Bailie C Ahern requested that his dissent to the above decision be recorded. ~~~~~~~~ Page 10 of 58
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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: 7 September 2026 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 26/237 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 Perth Common Good Fund Committee to consider five small grant applications and one capital grant application. 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant applications and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 3. Structure of Report 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4: Background / Main Issues • Section 5: Proposals: Small Grants • Section 6: Proposals: Capital Grants • Section 7: Conclusion • Section 8: Impact Value Assessment • Section 9: Appendices 5 Page 11 of 58
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4. Background / Main Issues 4.1 Perth and Kinross Council owns land and property which forms part of the Common Good of the former burghs in Perth and Kinross and has a statutory duty in terms of section 15 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 to administer this land and property "having regard to the interests of the inhabitants" of those former burghs. This duty also applies to the administration of the associated Common Good Funds. 4.2 The Common Good Funds have traditionally demonstrated their support to local residents and organisations by distributing grants. These grant awards allow individuals and local organisations to carry out a wide range of community-based activities. 4.3 Applications to Common Good Funds vary across the different former burghs of Perth and Kinross. The 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). 4.4 The 2026/27 Budget for the Perth Common Good Fund was approved at the Committee meeting on 02 February 2026 (Report 26/30 refers). A summary of the approved Financial Assistance budget, committed grant funding, and the budget remaining, is provided below: 2026/27 Financial Assistance Budget St John’s Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Capital Grants £2,000 £20,000 £17,500 £17,500 £80,000 £60,000 Value of grants paid and committed St Johns Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Capital Grants £0 £0 £17,500 £0 £10,150 £1,468 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget St Johns Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Capital Grants £2,000 £20,000 £0 £17,500 £69,850 £58,532 Value of funding requested and under consideration St Johns Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table City of Perth Salute £0 £20,000 £0 Page 12 of 58
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Perth Mela Festival Small Grants Capital Grants £0 £16,527 £12,279 5. Proposals - Small Grants Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) 5.1 RVS are seeking £8,000 towards their 2026/27 minibus growth scheme. 5.2 RVS coordinate 150 volunteers across Perth & Kinross to specifically support the elderly community. They run lunch clubs, social clubs, a Home from Hospital service, the Support You at Home service, and Strength and Balance classes. They support 10 council run sheltered housing complexes and other non-council run facilities with entertainment. RVS have a service level agreement with Perth and Kinross Council which includes the aim of growing the number of clients attending clubs and events. It became clear that transport to and from activities was a barrier for individuals and therefore RVS applied and were successful in obtaining a minibus through the PKC Community Minibus Scheme. Since being awarded the minibus, they have used this to expand their offer across Perth and Kinross where elderly people can meet new friends and participate in new activities. They have created clubs at 21 sheltered housing complexes offering Boccia bowls, reminisce clubs and exercise classes. Additionally, they have created a Boccia league where they transport residents from each site to visit others in friendly competition. A monthly club has also been started at the library for memory discussions. The most recent club is at Morrisons supermarket where they run a shopping and lunch club, and this has been very well received. To respond to interest from each home RVS have prepared an additional 9 volunteer drivers to build the transport service. Reports on work carried out each month are shared with PKC, and a copy of a recent report with resident feedback is available in appendix one. 5.3 As RVS continue to respond to growing interest, they expect to support over 3,000 attendances at clubs by residents of Perth city. Residents from other Common Good areas will also benefit as part of the wider programme. 5.4 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Vehicle Running Costs £100 fuel per week £5,000 Insurance and Breakdown Cover Based on last year’s costs £1,500 Servicing Based on last year’s costs £3,000 Volunteer Costs Based on last year’s costs £1,500 Total proposed expenditure £11,000 Funding Requested from Alyth Common Good Fund £350 Page 13 of 58
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Funding Requested from Crieff Common Good Fund £500 Funding Requested from Kinross Common Good Fund £500 Funding Requested from Pitlochry Common Good Fund £500 Additional funding still to be sourced £1,150 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £8,000 5.5 RVS have received the following funding from Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Year Award Project 2025/26 £3,750 Minibus Project Consideration 5.6 In line with Criteria 9.8 committee are asked to consider the application and agree any level of funding to be awarded. Adventure Circus 5.7 Adventure Circus are seeking £6,027 towards their 2026/27 Dragonfyre programme. 5.8 Adventure Circus is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation who aim to help to further participation and performance in circus acrobatic sports. Working locally within the Perth and Kinross area, they deliver circus tuition in aerial and floor acrobatics, hula hooping and juggling. They run weekly classes for children and adults, as well as offering one-to-one tuition. Adventure Circus have a particular interest in mental health and strive to be a local leader in providing support through wellbeing activities (menopause group/over 60s/neuro-inclusion). Adventure Circus also like to share circus skills with the wider public and attend galas and festivals to help their local community to have a go and see a show. 5.9 The current grant application would support Adventure Circus to put on four free Dragonfyre shows in the Norie-Miller Walk area of Perth in November 2026. Dragonfyre is a live outdoor storytelling, puppetry, acrobatic and fire manipulation event about Perth’s forgotten 6th century legend of a dragon who lived on Kinnoull Hill, making this a city-relevant event exploring local history. This event has run annually since 2022. Attendance averages approximately 100-120 people per show, the majority being from the common good area. The shows are free and inclusive for all and are an opportunity for families struggling with the cost-of-living who may not be able to attend other more costly theatre events. 5.10 Adventure Circus would also like to repeat the school workshops where they would offer 3 workshops each, at 2 schools, hoping to reach 90 pupils in total from the common good area. Page 14 of 58
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At each of the schools they will also offer a mini Dragonfyre performance for all pupils, teachers, and parents reaching 500 people from the Common Good area across the two schools. The group have gathered positive feedback on last years’ events. It is hoped that participation in these events will help to uncover and harness a child’s special talent, that they will have the opportunity to try new skills on a level playing field, and that circus can be used as a gateway to promote physical activity, enhance personal and emotional resilience, inspire creativity, and embrace discovery. Workshops will give children the opportunity to try new skills, including low-cost activities like hula hooping and poi spinning which can be practiced at home. The schools' part of the project will take part in August/September 2027. 5.11 The show develops year on year with new parts added as the individual and group skills of the cast develop. Last year the 600 tickets for the show (which are free) sold out within a matter of days. Each year feedback is collected from audience members and many repeat visitors comment on how they wish to continue attending as the children enjoy it so much. People also find it welcoming and suitable for young people with varying needs. One audience member last year commented “The most child friendly entertainment we’ve ever been to by far! One of my son’s struggles in crowds but was straight away made to feel welcome and calmed down. Asking guests to allow the little one's access to the front made it a great experience for all the children. Been to many places for children in the past and it’s always the case that adults run to take the front space, and my nervous child won’t see the show. Even the adults around me were saying how calm it was because the etiquette was clear Thank you very much for a wonderful evening” 5.12 Feedback is also collected from the DragonFyre school's events with one teacher commenting “it was so good to hear the children shouting out, laughing and getting involved”, and another saying "Adventure Circus gave our pupils the opportunity to try a variety of circus performances that they wouldn't usually get the chance to do. They were full of excitement and energy completing in the three stations: Juggling, aerial hoop and human pyramids. The show afterwards was commendable in the talents of the performers, and the story line was fun and engaging". Pupils taking part commented “Juggling was very fun and the aerial hoop was lots of fun too, especially when it went fast.” Participant aged 10, “I enjoyed the juggling and I was really good at throwing it up and catching it in my other hand. I liked the hoop, but it would have been better if it was a wee bit slower.” Participant aged 8, "I enjoyed the aerial hoop. " Participant aged 9, "The show afterwards was fun to watch. My favourite part was when someone tried to steal the dragons jewel and the dragon getting killed." Participant aged 10. Page 15 of 58
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5.13 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Site hire / security / fencing / sound & light / first aid / fire rope, plastic, fuel for 4 performances / food for cast & volunteers / consumables / insurance / administration/ event directors / performers / marketing costs Based on previous years costs £10,500 School activity (show and workshops). Instructors time for school visits / equipment / insurance / administration / travel / performers / van hire Based on previous years costs £3,830 Facility hire cost for rehearsal space and equipment storage 5% of annual total. Annual cost is £12,300 + VAT £738 Total proposed expenditure £15,068 Gannochy Trust £7,010 Adventure Circus Funds £1,507 Shortfall still to cover £524 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £6,027 5.14 Adventure Circus have received the following Common Good Funding over the previous three years. Year Award Project 2025/26 £6,586 Dragonfyre 2025/26 2024/25 £5,000 Dragonfyre 2024/25 2023/24 £8,400 Dragonfyre 2023/24 Consideration 5.15 A grant of up to £6,027 is considered consistent with criteria 9.2a. Our Lady’s RC Primary School Parent Council 5.16 Our Lady’s RC Primary School Parent Council (PC) are seeking £1822.29 towards the cost of a whole school trip to the pantomime. 5.17 Our Lady’s PC represent parent’s views, support the work of the school, and fundraise for the benefit of the children. They would like to support the school to take P1 to P7 to see the pantomime at Perth Theatre on 17th December 2026. Page 16 of 58
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This is a valuable cultural experience which many children will not experience with their families. The school is in a deprived area, so support is required to make the costs affordable for all children. Parents will be asked to contribute £10 towards their child’s costs. 5.18 170 children from the Common Good area, along with 30 teachers and parent helpers will benefit from any grant award. 5.19 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Pantomime tickets x 200 Ticket Price £2,184 Buses Quote for 4 x 53-seater £1,280 Refreshments Bottle of water and Haribo per child £58.29 Total proposed expenditure £3,522.29 Contribution from families (£10 per child) £1,700 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £1,822.29 5.20 Our Lady’s PC have received the following funding from Perth Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Year Award Project 2025/26 £1,633.95 2025 Pantomime Trip 2024/25 £1,000 School Trip to Carfin Grotto 2024/25 £1,459 Nursery and Primary Pantomime Trip Consideration 5.21 A grant of up to £1,000 is considered consistent with criteria 9.7. Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table 5.22 Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table are seeking £24,800 towards the annual Perth Bonfire and Fireworks Night celebrations. 5.23 Perth Common Good Fund sets aside an annual budget of £20,000 for this event, if applied for. 5.24 Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table exist to promote strong community bonds through the meeting of men aged between 18 and 45 for the purposes of being more active and doing more, with the additional intent to raise and distribute funds within the local community. Page 17 of 58
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5.25 Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table have organised the annual bonfire and fireworks event for a number of years in collaboration with Perth and Kinross Council, and local community and businesses particularly local construction and haulage businesses who donate pallets. This is considered locally as a major event where the community can gather in large numbers on the Lesser South Inch and enjoy the sights and sounds free of charge but with the opportunity to leave a donation which Perth Strathearn Round Table will distribute to local causes. Additionally, the large influx of people in to Perth will help support local businesses as the crowds arrive and disperse through the town centre. 5.26 The event provides a safe, family friendly environment for all inhabitants of the Common Good area where they can enjoy a well organised bonfire and fireworks display. The event helps to reduce the number of smaller, unorganised and sporadic private firework displays. Unlike alternative private displays, the event is well publicised to ensure the times of the event, and more specifically, the times of the fireworks, are well known to the public. In previous years, this event has received significant recognition in the local press, within the community, and from officers at Perth Fire Station for providing a safe, centralised and accessible display for the people of Perth. Officers from Perth Fire Station agree that this event limits the number of smaller uncontrolled events where the risk of incidents is significantly increased. Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table intend to work with The Scottish Fire Service again this year. In addition to the bonfire and fireworks display, Perth Strathearn Round Table arranges entertainment, music, a funfair and food vendors. All labour is free of charge provided by volunteers for the setup, running of the event, cleanup, and all admin activities prior. Skip hire is donated each year whilst donations of pallets for the bonfire, and vehicle hire are common each year though never guaranteed so these costs may reduce. It is hoped that Perth and Kinross Councill will continue to cover traffic management costs, as in previous years. 5.27 Grant funding goes directly towards the cost of the fireworks display, first aid, equipment for building the bonfire, barriers etc. In recent years it has also gone towards additional costs which had previously been covered by Perth and Kinross Council, such as security and sound system. If full grant funding is not received this year, the pyro musical element will be cut for a second year. Community feedback was that this was disappointing last year. 5.28 Exact numbers of Common Good area residents attending the event are hard to estimate, but the fireworks will be visitable across the whole of Perth. It is estimated that 10,000 people attend in person. Whilst the majority of attendees are from Perth and Kinross, with events in other local areas, such as Dundee, ceasing, there will also be attendees from further afield. Page 18 of 58
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5.29 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Fireworks Display Quote £9,600 Pyromusical Quote £7,800 First Aid Event Cover 2025 costs plus inflation £912 Greenspace Application Fee 2025 costs plus inflation £138 Welfare Units 2025 costs plus inflation £452 Crowd Control Barriers 2025 costs plus inflation £1,134 Barrier drop off/collection charge 2025 costs plus inflation £567 Equipment Hire (telehandler etc) 2025 costs plus inflation £637 Food and drink for volunteers 2025 costs plus inflation £101 Forth Crossing Security 2025 costs plus inflation £1,890 Bin hire and collection 2025 costs plus inflation £119 Portaloo Hire 2025 costs plus inflation £260 Hay bales and diesel Forecast £200 Pallet purchases Estimate £490 Vehicle Hire Estimate £500 Total proposed expenditure £24,800 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £24,800 5.30 Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table have received the following funding from the Perth Common Good Fund over the last three years: Year Award Project 2025/26 £20,000 Annual Fireworks Event 2024/25 £20,000 (only £4304.26 claimed as event cancelled) Annual Fireworks Event 2023/24 £22,000 Annual Fireworks Event Consideration 5.31 A grant of up to £20,000 would be in line with the annual budget set aside. Perth Academy Parent Council 5.32 Perth Academy Parent Council is seeking £1,500 to support the school to take part in the LGBT Charter for Education. 5.33 Perth Academy Parent Council support the school’s vision and values and represent the views of all parents encouraging links between the school, parents, pupils, and the wider community. Perth Academy is one of the oldest secondary schools in Scotland and the values that underpin their vision are Respect, Integrity, Safety and Equity. # Page 19 of 58
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They are committed to providing a learning environment where every young person feels valued, included and able to reach their full potential. They strive to be modern and innovative, to ensure fairness in all aspects of school life and to remove barriers that may prevent pupils, staff, parents and carers from participating fully in their community. They have a dedicated, pupil-led LGBT group that consists of pupils from S1 to S6 and is facilitated by a Pupil Support Assistant and member of the Guidance team. The group meets weekly to discuss all matters related to LGBT including inclusiveness in the curriculum and wider school community, bullying issues, supporting pupils identifying as LGBT, looking at ways to raise awareness and looking at ideas to celebrate diversity such as School Diversity Week. 5.34 The LGBT Charter for Education programme, is a nationally recognised initiative delivered by LGBT Youth Scotland. The programme is designed to support schools in developing inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ learners, staff, and the wider community. Aligned with the four capacities of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, the Charter specifically contributes to the “Ethos and Life of the School and Community” by promoting equality, respect, and inclusion. Perth Academy plan to work initially towards achieving the Bronze award, with an anticipated completion timeframe of approximately 18 months. At its core, the initiative aims to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, foster shared learning experiences, and encourage collaboration. Participation will create opportunities for members of the school community to reflect on and challenge their own understanding of LGBTQ+ topics. This process is intended to deepen awareness, increase empathy, and strengthen support for LGBTQ+ individuals. A key focus is empowering young people to feel more confident in asking questions, contributing to curriculum development, and addressing barriers that may negatively impact LGBTQ+ learners’ experiences in school. 5.35 The decision to pursue this initiative has been informed by both national and local evidence. Findings from LGBT Youth Scotland’s 2022 survey, highlight significant concerns in the Tayside area. Notably, only 10% of young people rated their school experience positively. Feedback from Perth Academy’s own LGBT pupil group further reinforces these concerns, with students expressing a lack of visibility in subjects such as Personal and Social Education and English. Inspection reports from HM Inspectorate of Education in 2023 and 2024 provide additional evidence that further development is needed in addressing diversity, prejudice, and discrimination. Inspectors noted that pupils’ understanding of these issues is underdeveloped and recommended a stronger focus on equality, protected characteristics, and monitoring of discriminatory incidents. A follow-up inspection also identified insufficient progress in wellbeing, highlighting the need for strategies that ensure all young people feel treated fairly and equitably. The project will involve close collaboration with LGBT Youth Scotland and engagement with local organisations such as GLOW, Perthshire Pride, and The Lighthouse for Perth. Achieving the Bronze award is the primary goal, but the school also aims to establish a sustainable, student-led group to continue progressing towards Silver and Gold accreditation. Page 20 of 58
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Ultimately, the initiative seeks to position Perth Academy as a confident and visible champion of LGBTQ+ inclusion, where all members of the school community feel safe, valued, and supported. 5.36 It is expected that 921 pupils, 89 teaching staff, and 35 support staff within the school, as well as parents and carers in the broader community will benefit. 5.37 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount LGBT Charter for Education, training and support Brochure £1,500 Total proposed expenditure £1,500 Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £1,500 5.38 Perth Academy Parent Council have received the following funding from Perth Common Good Fund over the previous three years: Year Award Project 2026/27 £2468.25 World Challenge Trip Consideration 5.39 In line with Criteria 9.8 committee are asked to consider the application and agree any level of funding to be awarded. 6. Capital Grants Perth and District Ex-Service Club 6.1 Perth and District Ex-Service Club are seeking £12,279 towards roof replacement works. 6.2 Perth and District Ex-Service Club (“the Club”) provides a social meeting space for ex-service personnel and associate members. They provide entertainment and events such as the Armed Forces and Veteran’s lunch club. The Club is also available to host functions for members and non- members alike, such as weddings and funeral teas. The Club’s home in Milne Street, Perth, has a roof which is now 25 years old and has many leaks, including a large leak from January this year. The roof needs to be replaced to prevent further damage. The Club has 1300 members, 1140 of whom are from the Common Good Area. People who hire the function rooms will also benefit from the work, the majority of whom are from the Common Good Area. The new roof will be guaranteed for 15 years and will be monitored annually to ensure good upkeep. Page 21 of 58
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6.3 A breakdown of project costs is detailed below: Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Roof Repairs Quotations £49,119.2 Total proposed expenditure £49,119.2 Refurbishment account £8,773 Blackwatch Donation £1,000 WRAC Donation £100 Assoc. Perth Veterans Donation £500 Perth Locksmith’s Donation £1,000 Private individual donations £500 Social Fund £1,000 Various Cash Donations to Date £2,100 Go Fund Me £1,211 Various Fundraising Events (pending) £6,020 Business donations following letter drop £3,000 Other donations (pending) £3,000 Bank Loan Shortfall Funding Requested from Perth Common Good Fund £12,279 6.4 Perth & District Ex-Service Club have not received Common Good Funding in the previous three years. Consideration 6.5 A grant of up to £12,179 is considered consistent with criteria 10.4 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 Perth Common Good Fund - Applications for Financial Assistance 9. Appendices Appendix 1: Perth Common Good Fund Criteria Appendix 2: Recent RVS Activity Report Page 22 of 58
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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 5 Page 23 of 58
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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: - Page 24 of 58
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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. Page 25 of 58
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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 within Perth City which are more properly attributed to the Civic Fund. 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. Page 26 of 58
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Service Activity Report – Perth & Kinross Supporting You At Home Supporting Healthy & Happy Lives March 2026 5 Page 27 of 58
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4 x Minibus trips with 61 Clients 138 x Active Volunteers 168 x Active Clients (23 SYAH / 145 SHHL) 5 x Support Plan Visits March 2026 –Activity Report 11 x Home from Hospital runs 13 x Assisted Shopping 3 x Assisted Walks 9 x Strength & Balance at Home 4 x Companionship visits 4 x Community engagement Page 28 of 58
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March 2026 –Activity Report Clubs 5 x Bridge of Earn Lunch Club -131 x Attendees (88 F/43 M) 4 x Crieff Lunch Club – 64 x Attendees (35 F/29 M) 4 x Perth Lunch Club – 81 x Attendees (56F/25M) 2 x Perth Social Club - 60 x Attendees (49 F 11 M) 5 x North Muirton Lunch Club - 49 x Attendees (33 F/ 16M) 10 x Strength & Balance Groups and Exercise Groups 106 Attendees(102F/4M) P&K Activities (to sheltered housing complexes) 27 X Events Attendees 184 (150 F/34 M) Page 29 of 58
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March 2026 –Cumulative Activity Report (from April 2025) 176 x Home from Hospital runs 47 x shopping 98 x Assisted Walks / Community Engagement 60 x Home Visits 35 x Support Plan Visits 40 x Minibus trips Page 30 of 58
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March 2026 –Cumulative Activity Report (from April 2025) Clubs 37 x Bridge of Earn Lunch Club / 905 Attendees (582 F/ 323M) 35 x Crieff Lunch Club / 537 Attendees (285 F/ 252M) 35 x Perth Lunch Club / 708 Attendees (440 F/268M) 21 x Perth Social Club / 574 Attendees (465 F/109 M) 32 x North Muirton Lunch Club/284 Attendees (176 F/108 M) 78 x Strength & Balance Exercise Groups835 Attendees(824 F/11 M) P&K Activities (to sheltered housing complexes) 196 x Events 1855 x Attendees (1439 F/416 M) Page 31 of 58
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New Crieff activity club at Duchlage Court 2nd March 2026 Duchlage Court currently plays host to the lunch club every Thursday. New volunteers have now started a social and activity club on every second Monday starting 2nd March. To kick off we had 10 residents and 2 from the community testing out a Strength & Balance exercise class followed by Boccia. Everyone was very enthusiastic and looking forward to next time. Page 32 of 58
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New Kinross activity club – Causeway Court 2nd March 2026 Special thank you to RVS volunteer Carol and the other residents at Causeway Court - Vi, Dallas, Rhona and Bev who meet every Tuesday between 7 and 10 pm. Together they have a wonderful group that play darts , healthy living slimming club and Boccia. Recently they played host to an away match with groups from Perth going along – great hosts. Rhona and Carol taking a match seriously – no wonder they are hard to beat Causeway Court are the current champions and we can see why – look how close the bowls are ! Causeway Court will have there away match on the 21st April to Cluny in Blairgowrie as well as a shopping club outing to Morrison on the 26th May – thanks for being a special group Page 33 of 58
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Perth social club – special guest Author Debbie Cannon 4th March 2026 RVS linked in with the Scottish Book Trust to bring guest authors to the Perth social club. Author Debbie Cannon took us on a creative journey of her play on the King Arthur story. As well as the story, Debbie then acted out 10-minute segments of the book taking on all of the parts to immerse the audience into the story. It made everyone think of Dragons, Kings and sorcerers – a magical experience. A big thank you to Debbie for bringing this cultural experience to the social club. It fits in very well with RVS aims to keep mentally and physically active through different experiences. Numbers continue to grow and every club day has a new surprise in wait! Page 34 of 58
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Boccia league match – Causeway Court, Kinross play host to teams from Perth City 11th March And there off – teams from Charterhouse , Dewar Court and Canal Street played against teams from Causeway Court RVS activity club at Causeway Court meet every Tuesday from 7-10pm. Volunteer Carol runs slimming club, darts and Boccia. The weekly games prove practise makes perfect with a home win. Gold medal winners from Causeway Rhona , Margaret & Dallas – worthy winners Thanks for the tea Vi Thanks to the Causeway Court team for being wonderful hosts – many new friendships made Well deserved tea and biscuits after some great matches- Causeway Court on top today Page 35 of 58
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New social and activity club - Muirmont Bridge of Earn 13th March Boccia has very quickly become a firm favourite at Muirmont in Bridge of Earn. Bowls have been provided so that they can get practising for some away matches via the minibus. Dionne the Housing Manager said that it has brought everyone together and given them a great deal of fun – she can't believe the enthusiasm and how competitive they have all become. Alison, Christine, Nigel, Sheila, Dionne, Louise and Isobel get ready for the match – they all mentioned how much they are looking forward to the away matches coming up. Away match agreed for 14thApril at Invergowrie Go on Muirmont! Page 36 of 58
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New social and activity club at Servite House, Canal St Perth 13th March 2026 The new Canal St Perth social and activity club kicked off on the 13th March. The day started with a reminiscence box from A.K.Bell library on shopping in Perth back in the day. A really good discussion gave everyone the opportunity to give family stories on how we shopped many years ago. Betty mentioned that Craigie Cross had 3 butchers and the local grocers where everything could be purchased – changed days. Boccia followed after the lively discussion. Isobel, Cath and Mary had not played before and very quickly they said how much fun it was. An hour of games had everyone hooked before we stopped for tea and biscuits. Initially we will run the club monthly as a test . Look forward to seeing you all next time – more people signed up too. Page 37 of 58
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Errol RVS activity day at Servite House, Viewlands Place, Errol 17th March 2026 RVS Community Club roadshow opening up new sites across Perth & Kinross RVS volunteers are making a huge difference ! Boccia its usual fun for all! Thanks to Dionne the Housing manager for the invitation to present about RVS services, history and future plans – the residents were very welcoming and loved the idea of taking part in some new activities – Reminiscence talks, Boccia and exercise classes. Date for the diary – 14th April Muirmont, Bridge of Earn and Viewlands, Errol will travel in the minibus for an away match at Peter Arbuckle in Invergowrie – report in next months issue – can’t wait ! Page 38 of 58
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Perth Social Club 18th March – Volunteer Irene Anderson entertainswiththeAccordion A huge thank you to RVS volunteer Irene Anderson from Crieff. Irene has started supporting the new Crieff activity club with music sessions on the piano and also gets involved with the Boccia bowls. Irene was kind enough to travel through to Perth and put up with the parking to entertain the Perth Social club - Marvelous Volunteer Irene on the Accordion Margaret, Isobel, Anne, Maureen and Marion singing and toe tapping along Thanks, Irene, for a wonderful day Page 39 of 58
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New Royal Voluntary Service & Morrisons Shopping & Lunch club – trial run 23rd March 26 Morrisons community champion Stephanie Duncan agreed to run the shopping and lunch club trial on the 23rdMarch 2026. Arriving at the store -excited ! The day commenced with picking up the residents of Duchlage court in Crieff @ 11.00am and travelling through to the Morrisons store in the centre of Perth. Liz, Barbara, Liz, Alison and Tom happy on arrival at the store A nice touch by Steph to book the tables Alison, Maureen, Jeanette, Barbara and Liz looking forward to lunch Tea on arrival Page 40 of 58
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RVS Morrisons Shopping & Lunch club 23rd March 2026 Once lunch was completed volunteers Charles, Donald, Kate and David assisted each group around the store. The residents in Crieff do not have access to a large store and it was something they were really looking forward to going to. The range and pricing made it fun for all. Cath and Norma won the best shopper prize – visited every aisle multiple times! Marjory on a mission to shop. Seen here with volunteer Donald to lift the heavy stuff. Marjory said it was the best day in a long time and enjoyed the laughter with all Our Community Champion Steph also made sure to have a till opened specially for the club as well. Steph manned the till and made sure to talk to everyone coming through. This put everyone at ease and made it so much more welcoming and fun. Page 42 of 58
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Servite House, Dunkeld RVS presentation 31st March 2026 Joanne Lawrie the Housing Manager at Bowerswell and Servite house in Dunkeld invited the RVS to present the history and current services. We then talked about future ideas to create an activity club. To give the residents an idea of what can be done by volunteers we tested 2 of the activities. Reminiscence box on shopping when we were all young – a lively chat then took place of the shopping in Perth, Kirriemuir and Dunkeld. George said he had lived all his days in Dunkeld and walked us through the whole street with every shop, wonderful memories. Dorothy talked about the mobile grocery stores that travelled round all the villages. 10 residents and 2 staff said it was a lovely day and that they would like to get involved – aim now to recruit volunteers in the area Dorothy, Hilary, Marilyn, Isobel, Kenny, George, Joanne and Margaret said let's do again After the talk with tea and toast we moved on to Boccia and as is the norm this turned into riotous fun and before long, we were all hooked. Marilyn had not played before and said this is really good fun – the 2 teams have now become legendary – Birnam Belles and the Dunkeld Dolls – Kenny and George had to keep quiet ! Page 43 of 58
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RVS activity club at Duchlage Court Crieff 30th March 2026 Duchlage Court, Crieff held a Boccia match for the 3rd meeting of the activity club – getting ready for the away matches – Jim and Maureen said they are going for the Gold medal! Duchlage court a popular venue for matches with space for residents and community guestsPage 44 of 58
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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: 7 September 2026 Report Title: 2025/26 and 2026/27 Financial Statements Report Number: 26/238 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 unaudited actual income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, and the projected outturn for 2026/27. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendations 3. Background/Context 4. Main Issues 5. Conclusion 6. Impact Value Assessment 7. Appendices 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Note the unaudited actual income and expenditure to 31 March 2026 for the Perth Common Good Fund, as set out in Appendix 1. 2.2 Note the projected outturn to 30 June 2026 for 2026/27, as set out in Appendix 2. 3. Background/Context 3.1 This report provides an update on the unaudited actual income and expenditure for 2025/26, as detailed in Appendix 1, and the projected outturn for 2026/27, as detailed in Appendix 2. 6 Page 47 of 58
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4. Main Issues Financial Statement 2025/26 4.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, following the update to Committee on 4 May 2026 (Report 26/120 refers) the unaudited final surplus has increased to £6,361 – a movement of £18,498 from the position reported in May 2026, mainly due to a reduction in expected financial assistance and a reduction in Christmas Lighting storage costs of approximately £7,000 and almost £10,000, respectively. The final unaudited Fund balance as at 31 March 2026 is £2,172,476 – a positive movement of £18,498 since the previous report. Financial Statement 2026/27 4.2 As detailed in Appendix 2, it is anticipated that a surplus of £25,289 will be generated in 2026/27 and the Fund’s Revenue Account Balance is estimated to be £2,197,765 as at 31 March 2027. 4.3 At the previous committee meeting on 4 May 2026 (Report 26/120 refers) funding of £17,500 was approved for the Perth and Kinross Mela Festival Association. This funding is no longer required due to the cancellation of the event, and has therefore been removed from the projected outturn for 2026/27. 4.4 Since the previous committee meeting the projected surplus has increased by £22,500. This is mainly due to the Mela Festival cancellation and an increase in the expected interest income of £5,000 due to rising interest rates. 5 Conclusion 5.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the unaudited surplus for the Fund for 2025/26 is £6,361 and the unaudited Fund balance at 31 March 2026 is £2,172,476. 5.2 As detailed in Appendix 2, the projected surplus for the Fund for 2026/27 is £25,289 and the anticipated Fund balance at 31 March 2027 is £2,197,765. 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 – Perth Common Good Fund – Financial Statement for the period to 31 March 2026. 7.2 Appendix 2 – Perth Common Good Fund - Financial Statement for 2026/27. Page 48 of 58
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Appendix 1 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2025/26 TO 31 MARCH 2026 Approved 2025/26 Budget Proposed Virement Updated 2025/26 Budget Actual & Committed to date Projection Over/(Under) Spend £ £ £ Expenditure Property Costs Rent & Rates 1,350 1,350 17,805 16,455 Repairs and Maintenance - General 10,000 10,000 0 (10,000) Repairs and Maintenance - Moncreiffe Island 37,513 37,513 30,494 (7,019) Depreciation & Impairment - 10,000 10,000 9,660 (340) 48,863 10,000 58,863 57,959 (904) 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 - Financial Assistance - Perth & Kinross Mela 17,500 17,500 17,500 - Financial Assistance - City of Perth Salute 17,500 17,500 17,500 - Financial Assistance - Small Grants 75,000 75,000 63,847 (11,153) Financial Assistance - Cost of Living 30,000 30,000 28,854 (1,146) Financial Assistance - Capital Grants 50,000 50,000 50,743 743 Administration Charges 15,000 15,000 15,106 106 Printing, Stationery, Advertising and Postages 500 500 0 (500) 227,500 - 227,500 215,550 (11,950) Christmas Events Rent, Rates & other property costs (storage for Christmas lights) 16,000 (11,000) 5,000 5,410 410 Erect, Dismantle and Maintain Christmas Lights 20,000 20,000 14,261 (5,739) Switch on Ceremony 50,000 50,000 45,000 (5,000) 86,000 (11,000) 75,000 64,671 (10,329) Interest on Financing & Investment 1,000 1,000 1,038 38 6 Page 51 of 58
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Appendix 1 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2025/26 TO 31 MARCH 2026 Total Expenditure 362,363 - 362,363 339,218 (23,145) Income Rents, Fees & Charges 260,000 260,000 262,075 2,075 Interest on Investments 76,000 76,000 82,021 6,021 Fishing Permits 900 900 1,483 583 Total Income 336,900 - 336,900 345,579 8,679 Surplus / (Deficit) (25,463) - (25,463) 6,361 31,824 Estimated Opening Balance 01/04/25 2,166,115 2,166,115 Surplus / (Deficit) (25,463) 6,361 Projected Common Good Fund Balance at 31 March 2026 2,140,652 2,172,476 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 320,652 352,476 Page 52 of 58
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Appendix 1 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2025/26 TO 31 MARCH 2026 Grants Actual Small Grants Cost of Living Capital Grants Meeting Open Circle Perth Baptist Church £2,500.00 05/05/2025 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 25014 - St Ninian's Cathedral £10,668.00 05/05/2025 Perth Autism Support £1,000.00 05/05/2025 Polish Scouting Association (b) - Scout Summer Camp July 25 £1,000.00 05/05/2025 25009 - 42901 Royal Voluntary Service £3,750.00 05/05/2025 City of Perth Salute £17,500.00 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 25027 - 5th Perth Girl Guides £952.00 18/08/2025 25033 - Perth Round Table £15,765.73 18/08/2025 Aberdalgie and Forteviot Church - Green Shoots £4,683.37 18/08/2025 Adventure Circus £4,150.76 18/08/2025 27th Perth Guides £1,000.00 27/10/2025 Perth Shopmobility £3,799.90 27/10/2025 Wednesday Tea Dance Club £510.00 27/10/2025 Beautiful Perth £5,900.00 27/10/2025 Perth Chinese Association £3,753.00 27/10/2025 The Walled Garden (Creative Wellbeing) - PKAVS £840.00 27/10/2025 North Muirton Community Group £2,000.00 27/10/2025 Victim Support Scotland £2,567.61 27/10/2025 Moncreiffe Primary School Parent Council £1,250.00 27/10/2025 Perth Hope Hub £1,720.00 02/02/2026 Page 53 of 58
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Appendix 1 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2025/26 TO 31 MARCH 2026 Perth College UHI £5,000.00 02/02/2026 Children and Disability (CAD) Social Work Team £3,775.88 02/02/2026 £85,726.47 £28,853.95 £28,895.78 £143,476.20 Committed Small Grants Capital Grants Meeting St Ninian's Cathedral £4,332.00 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 Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table £4,234.27 18/08/2025 Bertha Park Football Club £952.94 18/08/2025 Early Years Scotland £2,192.00 18/08/2025 Perth Indian Association £2,000.00 27/10/2025 Hearts and Minds £2,020.00 02/02/2026 Perth Floral Art Club £425.00 02/02/2026 Holiday@Home - Perth Baptist Church £2,500.00 02/02/2026 Perth Festival of the Arts £2,907.00 02/02/2026 64th DH Knieja Girl Guides Perth Unit (Polish Scouting Association) £1,000.00 02/02/2026 44th DH Boy Scouts (Polish Scouting Association) £1,000.00 02/02/2026 St John's Kirk £2,000.00 02/02/2026 Perthshire Musical (Competition) Festival Association £8,100.00 02/02/2026 Perth Operatic Society £5,000.00 02/02/2026 Mindspace & PKAVS £11,735.00 02/02/2026 Julie Young Dance School (Community Dance Group) £2,635.50 02/02/2026 £35,586.27 £0.00 £21,847.44 £57,433.71 Under Consideration Small Grants Cost of Living Capital Grants Meeting £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 Page 54 of 58
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Appendix 2 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2026/27 TO 30 JUNE 2026 Approved 2026/27 Budget Proposed Adjustment Updated 2026/27 Budget Actual & Committed to date Under Consideration Projected Outturn Projection Over/(Under) Spend £ £ £ £ £ Expenditure Property Costs Rent & Rates 18,000 18,000 18,000 - Repairs and Maintenance - General 5,000 10,000 15,000 17,611 2,611 Depreciation & Impairment 10,000 - 10,000 10,000 - 33,000 10,000 43,000 - - 45,611 2,611 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 - Financial Assistance - Perth & Kinross Mela 17,500 17,500 0 - - (17,500) Financial Assistance - City of Perth Salute 17,500 17,500 17,500 - 17,500 - Financial Assistance - Small Grants 80,000 80,000 10,150 36,527 80,000 - Financial Assistance - Capital Grants 60,000 60,000 1,468 12,279 60,000 - Administration Charges 15,000 15,000 15,000 - Printing, Stationery, Advertising and Postages 500 500 500 - 212,500 - 212,500 29,118 48,806 195,000 (17,500) Christmas Events Rent, Rates & other property costs (storage for Christmas lights) 5,000 - 5,000 5,000 - Erect, Dismantle and Maintain Christmas Lights 20,000 20,000 20,000 - Switch on Ceremony 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 75,000 - 75,000 - - 75,000 - Interest on Financing & Investment 1,000 - 1,000 1,000 - Total Expenditure 321,500 10,000 331,500 29,118 48,806 316,611 (14,889) Income Rents, Fees & Charges 270,000 270,000 270,000 - Interest on Investments 66,000 66,000 71,000 5,000 Fishing Permits 900 900 900 - Total Income 336,900 - 336,900 - - 341,900 5,000 Surplus / (Deficit) 15,400 (10,000) 5,400 (29,118) (48,806) 25,289 19,889 6 Page 55 of 58
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Appendix 2 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2026/27 TO 30 JUNE 2026 Estimated Opening Balance 01/04/26 2,172,476 2,172,476 Surplus / (Deficit) 15,400 25,289 Projected Common Good Fund Balance at 31 March 2027 2,187,876 2,197,765 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 2027 367,876 377,765 Page 56 of 58
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Appendix 2 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2026/27 TO 30 JUNE 2026 Grants Actual Small Grants Capital Grants Meeting £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 Committed Small Grants Capital Grants Meeting Perth and Kinross Mela Festival Association 17,500.00£ 04/05/2026 Perth and Kinross Mela Festival Association - Cancelled Event 17,500.00-£ City of Perth Salute 17,500.00£ 04/05/2026 Perth High School Parent Council 3,058.00£ 04/05/2026 Perth Academy Parent Council 1,000.00£ 1,468.25£ 04/05/2026 Zielone Płomyki Cub Scout Unit 1,000.00£ 04/05/2026 JGN Dance Attic 5,092.00£ 04/05/2026 Page 57 of 58
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Appendix 2 PERTH COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2026/27 TO 30 JUNE 2026 £27,650.00 £1,468.25 £29,118.25 Under Consideration Small Grants Capital Grants Meeting Royal Voluntary Service £8,000.00 Adventure Circus £6,027.00 Our Lady's RC PS Parent Council £1,000.00 Perth and Strathearn 200 Round Table £20,000.00 Perth Academy Parent Council £1,500.00 Perth and District Ex-Service Club £12,279.00 £36,527.00 £12,279.00 £48,806.00 Total £36,527.00 £12,279.00 £48,806.00 Page 58 of 58