Applications for Financial Assistance
Perth and Kinross Council · 18 September 2023
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Perth Common Good Fund Committee 18 September 2023 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Report by Head of Cultural and Community Services (Report No. 23/251) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The report asks Perth Common Good Fund Committee to consider six small grant applications and two capital grant applications. 2. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 It is recommended that Committee: • 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: Perth Strathearn Round Table • Section 5: Proposals: Small Grants • Section 6: Proposals: Capital Grants • Section 7: Conclusion • Appendices 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.
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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 2023/24 Budget for the Perth Common Good Fund was approved at the Committee meeting on 6 February 2023 (Report 23/37 refers). A summary of the approved Financial Assistance budget, committed grant funding, and the budget remaining, is provided below: 2023/24 Financial Assistance Budget St John's Kirk Carillon Perth Strathearn Round Table Small Grants Cost Of Living Grant Capital Grants £2,000 £20,000 £75,000 £69,500 £50,000 Value of funding requested and under consideration Perth Strathearn Round Table Small Grants Capital Grants £25,201 £19,880 £25,320 5. PROPOSALS – PERTH STRATHEARN ROUND TABLE 5.1 A grant application has been received for the Perth Fireworks and Bonfire display for £25,201. As with previous years, this is provided as a separate report for Committee to consider, Report 23/249 refers. 6. PROPOSALS – SMALL GRANTS SSAFA Armed Forces Charity Training 6.1 A grant of £2,000 has been requested from SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association) – the Armed Forces Charity. The grant will allow the organisation to take 10 volunteers to their organisation-wide Annual Conference in Stirling in October. The conference will allow the volunteers to develop their skill set to further support clients and their own personal development. The organisation is active throughout Perth & Kinross through work in Queens Barracks on Dunkeld Road and attends local events to spread awareness of their work. It is estimated that these courses will benefit 10 direct attendees from the Common Good Area, and around 150 clients from the Common Good Area and elsewhere in Perth & Kinross will indirectly benefit from this project. 6.2 The total cost for SSAFA to run the conference is estimated at £2,195. SSAFA are requesting £2,000 to cover the costs relating to attendees from the Perth branch. A full breakdown of the total costs is provided below. Specific items Amount
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Accommodation (incl. Breakfast) - 10 rooms @ £154 (Premier Inn) £1,540 Venue Hire and Catering (share of cost for 10 attendees) £250 Training Materials and Documents £83 Travel expenses for volunteers (Car sharing where possible) £100 Guest Speakers Travel Expenses £42 Evening Reception/Meal - Based on 200 people @ £18pp £180 Total proposed expenditure £2,195 Funding requested £2,000 Consideration 6.3 In line with Criteria 9.8, the Committee is asked to consider the request and determine the level of any grant to be awarded. Perform in Perth Festival 2024 6.4 A grant of £6,606 has been requested from the Perthshire Musical (Competition) Festival Association. The grant will help the organisation to run the Perform in Perth Festival in March 2024 and a Centenary Exhibition in October/November 2023, to celebrate the festival’s 100th occurrence. The event gives members of the public the opportunity to come along and see/hear some of the most talented performers (young and older) from across the Perth & Kinross area (and beyond). It is affordable for members of the public to attend as admission prices are low. The event also provides many volunteering opportunities for adults and young people. The event has support from the local community through local schools and the Instrumental Music Service; and various grants from local and national trusts. It is estimated that 1530 people from within the Common Good area will benefit from the event, along with 930 from elsewhere in Perth & Kinross and 320 from outside of Perth & Kinross. 6.5 The total project cost is estimated at £33,031, and the applicant is requesting £6,606 from the Common Good Fund. The group have already secured £1,350 from the Jimmie Cairncross Trust towards their Centenary Exhibition. They are also anticipating a total of £2,300 from their annual awards from the Forteviot and Thomson Trusts and awaiting the result of a £875 application to Perth Guildry to cover additional Exhibition costs. Additional grant applications will be made as other funders open for applications to meet a grant target of £10,000, which the group can cover through reserves if required. If partially funded, the group may need to consider raising admission charges and entry fees and cutting back their use of Perth Concert Hall. A full breakdown of the project’s budget including total costs is attached to this report in Appendix 2. A summary is provided below. Specific items Amount Total proposed expenditure £33,031 Funding requested £6,606 Contribution from group (Reserves to cover anticipated deficit) £10,000 Budgeted Income less grant target £23,170
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Jimmie Cairncross Charitable Trust (Approved) £1,350 Forteviot/Thomson Trust – Annual Awards (Pending) £2,300 Perth Guildry (Pending) £875 6.6 Perthshire Musical (Competition) Festival Association have received a total of £11,493 from the Perth Common Good Fund in the last three years. Year Previous Funding Project 2022/2023 £5,424 Perform in Perth 2023 2021/2022 £4,569 Perform in Perth 2022 2020/2021 £1,500 Perform in Perth 2021 Consideration 6.7 It is considered that a grant of £6,610 is consistent with Criteria 9.2(b). Polish Scouting Association 6.8 The following three applications have been submitted by the local Polish Scouting Association. They cover a range of trips for their groups to explore Scotland, meet fellow Scouts and learn new skills. These applications should be assessed individually; however the Committee may wish to consider the totality of the applications as a whole. Polish Scouting Association (a) 6.9 A grant of £1,079 has been requested by Polish Scouting Association. This grant will support the organisation in empowering their Junior Leaders in Perth through the Junior Leadership Course (JLC) and the UK Explorer’s Camp. The JLC aims to develop the organisational and communication skills, and sense of responsibility for 15 young people. The course will take place from September 29th to October 1st at the Douglaswood Scout Centre. The Junior Leaders will work within a familiar and secure peer group environment, which aims to foster personal growth, value-based development, and a sense of fulfilment. 6.10 In a separate trip, 10 Junior Leaders will attend the Explorers Camp, taking place on October 27th to 29th, 2023 in Sherbrooke Scout Camp in Nottingham. This camp offers a valuable opportunity for Junior Leaders to engage in the exchange of experiences and ideas with fellow volunteers from different regions. It serves as a reward for their dedication and commitment to scouting throughout the year. The event also reinforces the importance of volunteering and its positive impact on personal development and the formation of valuable character traits. Overall, across the two trips, it is estimated that 25 young people will benefit from the Common Good area will benefit from the projects. 6.11 The total cost of the project is estimated at £2,479. The organisation will cover travel costs for the JLC, and the 10 participants attending the Camp will be asked to contribute £110 each towards the costs. A full breakdown of the costs is detailed below. If the funding is partially or not granted, this could lead
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to limited participation and/or reduced quality, especially for the JLC. The organisation has not received Common Good funding in the last three years. Specific items Amount JLC Accommodation £219 JLC Alimentation £210 JLC Travel £300 JLC Training Materials £150 Camp Fee (Accom., Meals and Materials) £600 Camp Travel £1000 Total proposed expenditure £2,479 Contribution from group (covers JLC Travel) £300 Contribution from participants (towards Camp costs) £1,100 Funding requested £1,079 Consideration 6.12 It is considered that a grant of £1,000 is consistent with Criteria 9.7. Polish Scouting Association (b) 6.13 A grant of £1,637 has also been requested by the Polish Scouting Association. The grant will help the organisation meet costs to take a group of young people on an expedition to Edinburgh to take part in the Stonoga Scout Rally on 10th September. The day-long event will include a train to Edinburgh; a hiking tour around Arthur’s Seat and its surroundings; engaging activities; puzzles; and skill-building exercises. This will conclude with a campfire gathering with Cubs from across Scotland. This will benefit 20 children and 4 Scouts. 6.14 They will also use some of the award to run a separate overnight trip to Edinburgh with their Cubs pack. The provisional dates for this excursion is either 7th/8th or 14th/15th October. This will include an open-top bus tour, a historical trip to Edinburgh Castle and lunch before returning to St Madoes Community Hall for an overnight stay. This will benefit 18 Cubs and 3 young leaders. These trips aim to provide Polish children in Perth with unique opportunities to explore Scotland, learn about its culture, and develop essential life skills. Overall, the two trips will benefit 45 young people from within the Common Good Area. 6.15 The trip’s total cost is estimated at £2,037 with the organisation requesting funding of £1,637 and contributing £400 towards the total costs of the two trips from their own funds. If the funding is partially or not granted, this could lead to limited participation and/or missed opportunities by reducing the activities. A full breakdown of the costs is provided below. The organisation has not received Common Good funding in the last three years. Specific items Amount Train tickets £141 Bus hire £490 Hop-on bus ticket £96
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Edinburgh Guide (£50/hr) £400 St Madoes Hall Hire £112.50 Edinburgh Castle admission £368 Food/Refreshments £430 Total proposed expenditure £2,037.50 Contribution from group £400 Funding requested £1,637 Consideration 6.16 It is considered that a grant of £1,000 is consistent with Criteria 9.7. Polish Scouting Association (c) 6.17 A grant of £667.50 has been requested from the Polish Scouting Association. This grant will enable the organisation to run an activity over two days in September 2023 for 15 Cubs to achieve their Insect Friend badge. This will involve a trip to Edinburgh to visit the Butterfly and Insect World with an overnight stay at Cameron Toll Scout Hall. By providing an engaging and educational experience, the project aims to enable the Cubs to earn their Insect Friend Badge while fostering their appreciation for insects and developing their knowledge and skills in a fun and interactive way. Overall, 15 young people from within the Common Good Area will benefit from the project. 6.18 The project’s total cost is estimated at £817.50, with £667.50 being requested and £150 being covered by a £10 contribution from each Cub. A full breakdown of the costs is provided below. The organisation has not received Common Good funding in the last three years. Specific items Amount Accommodation £150 Alimentation £210 Travel £300 Programme materials £75 Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World £82.50 Total proposed expenditure £817.50 Contribution from participants £150 Funding requested £667.50 Consideration 6.19 It is considered that a grant of £500 is consistent with Criteria 9.7. Adventure Circus – The Legend of Kinnoull Hill Dragon 6.20 A grant of £8,924 has been requested by Adventure Circus SCIO. The grant will support the return of their DragonFyre show at Norie Miller Walk. The show is a live and outdoors storytelling, puppetry, acrobatic and fire manipulation event about the 6th century legend of a dragon who lived on Kinnoull Hill. Last year, the event was supported by Event Scotland’s Year of Stories and PKC and was attended by 375 people across the one-day event. An increase in audience numbers is expected this year. The organisation is
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looking to create activities linked to the legend that will be deliverable in local primary schools, focussing on low SIMD areas with low income families and children with additional support needs for this year’s programme. Consultations with local teachers has directed the group towards running circus skills workshops, which may highlight talents within the children as well as promoting physical activity and enhancing personal and emotional resilience. The group will also look into covering a section on circus history, as recommended in consultations. It is estimated that around 600 people from within the Common Good area will benefit from the event, as well as 5 schools participating in workshops. 6.21 The project’s total cost is estimated at £22,310, with £8,924 being requested from the Common Good Fund and £13,910 secured collectively from the Gannochy and Thompson Trusts. A full breakdown of the costs is provided below. Specific items (based on 2022 including inflation increase) Amount Insurance/Admin/Event Director/Sign Interpreter £1,950 Site Hire/Security/Fencing/Sound & Lights/First Aid/Performance Materials £5,490 Marketing £500 Performer Payments (8x 2 days for rehearsal and performance £250 per day) £4,000 School workshop creation and resources £10,370 Total proposed expenditure £22,310 Gannochy Trust (Approved) £11,410 Thompson Trust (Approved) £2,500 Funding requested £8,924 6.22 Adventure Circus SCIO have received a total of £4,292 from the Perth Common Good Fund in the last three years. Year Previous Funding Project 2021/2022 £4,292 The Legend of Kinnoull Hill Dragon Consideration 6.23 It is considered that a grant of £8,400 is consistent with Criteria 9.2(a). Kinnoull Parish Church – Phoenix Youth Project 6.24 A grant of £250.00 has been requested by Kinnoull Parish Church for their Phoenix Youth Project, alongside a Capital Grants application considered later. This grant will support them in running a Digital Literacy Workshop that will educate their young people to develop basic programming skills, learn about robotics and other STEM themed skills. The Digital Literacy Workshop can give the young people valuable transferable skills, which could be reinvested into the community and enhance future employment opportunities. It is estimated that 55 people from within the Common Good area will benefit from this project, along with 6 people from elsewhere in Perth & Kinross and 2 from outside of Perth & Kinross.
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6.25 The project’s total cost is estimated at £250.00, with the organisation requesting funding for the full amount. Kinnoull Parish Church have not received Common Good funding in the last three years. Consideration 6.26 In line with Criteria 9.8, the Committee is asked to consider the request and determine the level of any grant to be awarded. Craigie & Moncreiffe Parish Church 6.27 A grant of £120.00 has been requested by Craigie & Moncreiffe Parish Church for an Air Thrill Trip for 12 people from within the Common Good area. Air Thrill is an inflatables park based near the Western Edge and will provide the young people with a high-energy trip that promotes physical activity. The group will use the opportunity to work on team building and enjoy a treat that has been asked for by the young people. 6.28 The organisation has not received Common Good funding in the last three years. Consideration 6.29 It is considered that a grant of £120 is consistent with Criteria 9.7. 7. PROPOSALS – CAPITAL GRANTS Friends of St. John’s Kirk of Perth 7.1 An application for up to £3,000 has been received by Friends of St. John’s Kirk of Perth to contribute to the refurbishment of the Kirk’s damaged spire and cockerel. The grant will contribute towards repairs to the spire and cockerel that has been atop it since the 1500s. Last refurbished in the 1980s, the spire has recently become water damaged and rot has made the cockerel unstable. It has been removed from the top of the spire, awaiting restoration, when it will be put on display within the Kirk until the repairs to the spire are complete. The Friends of St John’s Kirk have been asked to refurbish the cockerel, as their contribution to the wider restoration project managed by St. John’s Kirk of Perth for the spire and finial. This larger project received £20,000 from the Common Good Fund on 26 April 2022 and focuses on the renewal of the spire’s leadwork as recommended by the structural engineers. The Friends plan to refurbish the cockerel, so that it is ready to be repositioned on the spire after repairs to the spire have been completed. 7.2 An estimate of the number of people that this project will benefit is not known, however it is expected that many thousands of locals and visitors will be able to see the Cockerel once it is installed back in its usual position. At time of the application’s submission, the work is due to commence in October 2023, with an estimate to have this completed by the Spring of 2024. 7.3 The total costs of the restoration work that this funding is targeted for are estimated to be up to approx. £11,695 + VAT. The group are contributing up
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to £7,470 + VAT for specific costs detailed in the breakdown below. An application to the Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust for £3,000 is pending. Specific Items (all costs based from quote) Approx. Amount (all +VAT) Main Shaft Repairs* £1,370 Weathercock Repairs* £3,325-4,600 Re-gilding* £1,725 Spire Metalwork £1,200-2,500 Installation £600-1,500 Total Proposed Expenditure £8,220-11,695 Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust (Pending) £3,000 Contribution from Group funds* £6,470-7,470 Funding requested £3,000 7.4 Friends of St. John’s Kirk have received a total of £300 from the Perth Common Good Fund in the last three years. Year Previous Funding Project 2021/2022 £300 St. John’s Carillon Recording of Christmas Carols (Small Grants) Consideration 7.5 It is considered that a grant of up to £2,930 is consistent with Criteria 10.4. PKAVS – The Walled Garden 7.6 An application of £17,000 has been received from the PKAVS Walled Garden group to establish a new multi-functional building within the Garden. The grant will be used to construct a modular style building that will be used to offer clients a space to socialise, participate in peer support and regularly eat together in a kitchen space – factors in creating good bonds and interactions between peers. The building will allow for a wide range of activity sessions to be held including seasonal planning for sowing and growing, DIY skills and resilience-based workshops. The extra space would also permit an additional 50 clients a week engaging with the activities. 7.7 It is estimated that over 140 people from the Common Good Area will benefit from the project along with over 30 from elsewhere in Perth & Kinross. The work is due to commence in November 2023, with completion in October 2024. 7.8 The project’s total cost is estimated at £83,370.80, with £5,000 to be covered from the group’s own fundraising and £62,500 covered through other funding sources, including one pending application of £17,000 to the Gannochy Trust. A full breakdown of the costs is provided below.
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Specific Items Basis of Costing Amount Design, supply & installation of Bespoke Day Building Quote from local supplier, however will go to tender £65,309 VAT As above £13,061.80 Contingency Predicted from Phase 3 contingency requirements £5,000 Total Proposed Expenditure £83,370.80 Contribution from Group £5,000 Edward Gostling Foundation (Approved) £25,000 Forteviot Charitable Trust (Approved) £10,000 PKC Community Investment Fund (Approved) £7,500 Guildry Incorporation of Perth (Approved) £3,000 Gannochy Trust (Pending) £17,000 Funding requested £17,000 7.9 The PKAVS Walled Garden Group have received a total of £35,786 from the Perth Common Good Fund in the last three years. Year Previous Funding Project 2022/2023 £17,000 Room for Recovery (Phase 4) 2020/2021 £18,786 Replacement Art Studio Consideration 7.10 At this time, it is considered that a grant of £17,000 is consistent with Criteria 10.4. Upon the pending application being granted, it would be considered that a grant of £15,880 would be consistent with Criteria 10.4. YMCA Tayside 7.11 An application of £19,995 has been received from YMCA Tayside as a contribution towards a larger project which will see the construction of the new Y Centre, restoring the vacant St. Andrew’s and St. Stephen’s Church on Atholl Street into an active Youth & Community Hub. The Centre has been designed in consultation with local young people to ensure their needs are satisfied. The project also delivers on PKC’s vision of a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well. The grant requested from the Common Good Fund is specifically to cover the costs for an outdoor space in the rear courtyard. The restored space will be used for a range of activities including a meditative space, cooking area, and raised beds. A well has also been discovered during the works and will be repaired to become a feature in the space. 7.12 It is estimated that 510 people from the Common Good Area will benefit from the project per year. The full programme of works commenced in April 2022 and is due to be completed in December 2023. The works that are to be funded by the Common Good Fund are due to commence in mid-October with completion set for 1 December 2023.
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7.13 The total cost of the entire project is estimated to be around £5.5m, with around £4.9m already secured through their organisation’s own funds and other grants. An additional £689K has also been applied for across 5 funders, including this application. A full breakdown of the funds received/applied for and the expenditure is detailed within Appendix 3. A full breakdown of the costs involved in this application is provided below, of which the applicant is requesting funding for the full amount. YMCA Tayside have not received any funding from the Perth Common Good Fund in the past three years. Specific Items Basis of Costing Amount Glass Pod Quote £13,295 Glass Cover for Well Quote £3,000 Raised Bed Estimate on materials and potential labour costs £1,000 Living Wall (Steel structure with flower and planting areas) As above. £1,700 Courtyard furniture Estimate £1,000 Total Proposed expenditure £19,995 Funding requested £19,995 Consideration 7.14 It is considered that a grant of £5,000 is consistent with Criteria 10.4. Kinnoull Parish Church – Phoenix Youth Project 6.24 A grant of £552.45 has been requested by Kinnoull Parish Church for their Phoenix Youth Project, alongside their Small Grants application referred above. This grant will assist them with the purchase of a new pool table, after their previous one was damaged during the last school term. The pool table has been a popular asset at the Project and feedback from the young people has led staff to seek the purchase a new one to continue this activity. It is estimated that 55 people from within the Common Good area will benefit from this project, along with 6 people from elsewhere in Perth & Kinross and 2 from outside of Perth & Kinross. 6.25 The project’s total cost is estimated at £802.45, with the organisation requesting funding for the full amount. A full breakdown of the costs is provided below. Kinnoull Parish Church have not received Common Good funding in the last three years. Specific items (based on online quotes) Amount Pool Table £499.99 Pool Cues x2 £23.98 Cue Chalk £3.49 Pool Balls £24.99 Total proposed expenditure £552.45
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Funding requested £552.45 Consideration 6.26 It is considered that a grant of £140 is consistent with Criteria 10.3. Craigie & Moncreiffe Parish Church 6.27 A grant of £684.01 has been requested by Craigie & Moncreiffe Parish Church. The grant would enable the organisation to offer a more vibrant Youth Project for the young people who attend. This grant will be used to support an identified need for more equipment to ensure the young people are engaged at the group and have a range of activities to participate in. The young people have requested a Pool Table, Football Nets and Goal Posts and Soft Balls for the space. A high-quality games console will also be a great asset to the groups, therefore the organisation are looking to purchase a Nintendo Switch and selection of video games. A toastie machine has also been requested by the young people to have during snack time. It is estimated that 44 people from within the Common Good Area will be benefit from these purchases, alongside 4 people from elsewhere in Perth & Kinross. 6.28 The project’s total cost is estimated at £684.01, with the organisation requesting funding for the full amount. A full breakdown of the costs is provided below. The organisation has not received Common Good funding in the last three years. Specific items Amount Pool Table with cues, balls, triangle and chalk £160 Nintendo Switch, Controllers and Games £419.95 Soft Balls £75.07 Toastie Machine £28.99 Total proposed expenditure £684.01 Funding requested £684.01 Consideration 6.29 It is considered that a grant of £180.00 is consistent with Criteria 10.3. 7. CONCLUSION 7.1 The Committee is asked to consider the applications for funding and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. Authors Name Designation Contact Details Jacob Dudgeon Lee Haxton Community Planning & Projects Officer Community Planning Team Leader (01738) 475000 ComCommitteeReports@pkc.gov.uk
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Approved Name Designation Date Barbara Renton Executive Director (Communities) 1 September 2023 APPENDICES • Appendix 1 – Perth City Common Good Fund Criteria • Appendix 2 – Perform in Perth 2024 Budget • Appendix 3 – Y Centre Construction Budget
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION, AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan / Single Outcome Agreement Yes Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial Yes Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) None Assessments Equality Impact Assessment None Strategic Environmental Assessment None Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) None Legal and Governance None Risk None Consultation Internal Yes External None Communication Communications Plan None 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan 1.1 The proposals will contribute to the Community Plan's aim of safe, healthy and inclusive communities and the outcome of communities will have improved quality of life. The recommendations contained within this report are in accordance with the priorities of Perth Common Good Fund's criteria for financial assistance. Corporate Plan 1.2 The proposals will contribute to the Corporate Plan's objectives of developing educated, responsible and informed citizens and the outcome of people are ready for life and work. The recommendations contained within this report are in accordance with the priorities of Perth Common Good Fund's criteria. 2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 The Head of Finance has been consulted and has indicated agreement with the proposals. The recommendations contained within this report will be funded from the 2023/24 Financial Assistance budgets.
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Workforce 2.2 Not applicable. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.3 Not applicable. 3. Assessments Equality Impact Assessment 3.1 Under the Equality Act 2010, the Council is required to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between equality groups. Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments for plans and policies allows the Council to demonstrate that it is meeting these duties. 3.2 This section should reflect that the proposals have been considered under the Corporate Equalities Impact Assessment process (EqIA) with the following outcome: Assessed as not relevant for the purposes of EqIA. Strategic Environmental Assessment 3.3 The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 places a duty on the Council to identify and assess the environmental consequences of its proposals. 3.4 However, no action is required as the Act does not apply to the matters presented in this report. This is because the Committee are requested to note the contents of the report only and the Committee are not being requested to approve, adopt or agree to an action or to set the framework for future decisions. Sustainability 3.5 Not applicable. Legal and Governance 3.6 Not applicable. Risk 3.7 Not applicable.
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4. Consultation Internal 4.1 The Head of Finance and the Head of Legal and Governance have been consulted. External 4.2 Not applicable. 5. Communication 5.1 Not applicable. 6. BACKGROUND PAPERS 6.1 Perth Common Good Fund Application papers.