Fairer Communities for All

We've been working closely with communities across Perth and Kinross to find real, practical solutions to the cost-of-living crisis. By sharing priorities and ideas to help with the cost of living, residents have helped shape the future of their community.

Fairer Communities for All has now concluded for this year

Thank you to everyone who took part in the engagement, collaboration and voting stages of the Fairer Communities for All process. You can now find information below about the projects which were successful in receiving funding in your area.

Carse of Gowrie

• £1,000 is awarded to The Madoch Centre to provide support, social opportunities and activities.
• £4,540 is awarded to The Madoch Centre to provide soup lunches, food trays and cooking.
• £3,098 is awarded to The Madoch Centre to offer PEEP classes for under 5s and seated exercise groups.
• £3,000 is awarded to Perth Autism Support to bring support to families living within the Carse of Gowrie.

Strathmore

• £1,500 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families.
• £6,500 is awarded to CAYAG to deliver a collaborative youth work programme across Kettins.
• £150 is awarded to Alyth Community Library to provide the opportunity to play chess and board games for free.
• £300 is awarded to Scone Community Library to allow free access to equipment to reuse, repair and upcycle.
• £1,690 is awarded to Alyth 50+ Club to provide a space for socialising and taking parts in activities and crafts.
• £5,400 is awarded to Alyth Youth Partnership to run a programme of outdoor sports and learning.
• £4,400 is awarded to Coupar Angus Guides to help girls access weekly meetings and enjoy activities regardless of financial background.
• £5,000 is awarded to The Strathie Hopper to provide reduced-cost hire of a new minibus to local groups in Coupar Angus and surrounding area.
• £762.94 is awarded to Guildtown Hall and Playing Fields Association to purchase a new cupboard to store excess food products from supermarkets and FareShare.
• £1,980 is awarded to Happy to Chat Happy to Listen to launch a monthly community social, a welcome space for all ages in Coupar Angus to support local residents impacted by the cost of living.
• £16,030 is awarded to Strathmore Hub to support families with cooking classes and budgeting advice.
• £4,000 is awarded to Kettins Community Hub to provide school holiday activities for children in the ward.
• £2,080 is awarded to Robert Douglas Memorial Institute to create a pickleball court and offer free taster sessions.
• £1,660 is awarded to Robert Douglas Memorial Institute to host a village celebration for the 150^th anniversary of the institute, formerly the village school.
• £2,340 is awarded to Happy to Chat Happy to Listen to host a fortnightly brew and a blether session in Meigle.

Blairgowrie and Glens

• £250 is awarded to Blairgowrie Community Library to provide opportunities to play chess and board games for free.
• £10,570 is awarded to MANTALK to provide activities and counselling for men in the local area.
• £5,130 is awarded to Perth Autism Support to bring support to families living within Blairgowrie and the Glens.
• £4,325 is awarded to Wellmeadow ABC to purchase additional kit and support more children to become involved in sport.
• £7,300 is awarded to SCYD to develop a physical activities and fitness programme for young people.
• £8,760 is awarded to Rattray Primary School Parent Council to give every child the chance to enjoy school excursions and activities.
• £1,800 is awarded to Elder Voice to provide IT training over the winter months to assist the elderly with a range of technology issues.
• £1,660 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families as part of the Winter Warmer Project.
• £4,215 is awarded to Happy to Chat Happy to Listen to deliver free first aid for mental health awareness to school pupils in S3.
• £2,630 is awarded to NEST Creative Spaces and Craft Reuse Hub to run a series of sewing workshops to create new clothing and alter existing clothing.
• £1,500 is awarded to Elder Voice to provide a door to store shopping facility to pick people up and take them to a variety of shops.
• £3,587.50 is awarded to Rattray Tennis Club to provide free tennis coaching and membership to children.
• £1,281.30 is awarded to Eastern Perthshire Sports Hub to hold come and try sports days for children and adults.
• £1,200 is awarded to St Stephen's RC Church to provide activities for children and young people including drama, music and dance.
• £650 is awarded to Blairgowrie and Rattray Development Trust to offer twice monthly IT and digital support drop-ins. 
• £3,780 is awarded to Perth Citizen's Advice Bureau to deliver practical money skills training in Blairgowrie and Rattray.

Highland Perthshire

• £4,350 is awarded to Highland Perthshire Plus to create inclusive and welcoming opportunities for families.
• £5,000 is awarded to Upper Tay Anti-Poverty Support Group to provide short-term financial support to individuals and families.
• £5,000 is awarded to Rannoch Community Trust to provide hospital transport, creative wellbeing and early years family activities.
• £6,298 is awarded to Perth Autism Support to provide support to families living within Pitlochry and Highland Perthshire.
• £3,800 is awarded to Tay Valley Connections to provide essential training for the new community car.
• £3,100 is awarded to Pitlochry and Moulin Men's Shed to collect, collate, catalogue and store tools.
• £3,500 is awarded to Mantalk to offer activities for men and promote men's wellbeing in the Pitlochry.
• £1,900 is awarded to The Mindful Partnership to support and train volunteers to sustain the Pitlochry Mindfulness Practice Group.

Strathtay

• £840 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families.
• £7,477.66 is awarded to Bankfoot Foodshare Pantry to promote healthy eating and nutrition as well as offering a signpost to services and local support agencies.
• £1,436 is awarded to Luncarty Alive to deliver low-impact, standing and chair-based circuit training.
• £16,707 is awarded to Stanley Development Trust to deliver weekly meals and social activities for seniors, family-friendly village events and accessible community transport for shopping.
• £864 is awarded to Bertha Park Residents Community Group to host drop-in sessions with services and support agencies and to offer exercise classes to residents.
• £3,500 is awarded to The Chapter House Museum Trust to offer a Young Archaeologist Club to local children who are interested in history.

Strathearn

• £5,000 is awarded to Remake to grow the free tool library and repair hub services in the community.
• £3,960 is awarded to Strathearn Arts to provide arts groups for young people aged 12 to 17 years.
• £5,000 is awarded to Crieff Community Food Bank to operate a Food Bank for the Crieff area, offering food supplies to individuals and families who are in financial hardship.
• £1,350 is awarded to Logos Youth Project to provide first aid training to all expedition volunteers.
• £2,000 is awarded to Cycle Crieff to upskill volunteers and provide training to young people and adults.
• £6,685 is awarded to Crieff Connexions to work with Perth CAB to offer help with benefits, money advice and energy advice to families and individuals.
• £5,000 is awarded to Richmond House to provide a befriending service to tackle loneliness and create connections.
• £1,800 is awarded to Crieff at Christmas to provide an afternoon of free entertainment for all at the Christmas light switch-on.
• £6,798 is awarded to Perth Autism Support to provide support to families living within Crieff and rural Strathearn.
• £4,581.86 is awarded to Comrie Development Trust to provide a youth worker to engage with young people in the area and find out what activities they would like.
• £7,612 is awarded to Starfish Way to provide support to the most vulnerable young people struggling with mental health, poverty and inequality.
• £3,000 is awarded to Brass Central Strathearn to promote education, wellbeing and community through brass banding.
• £4,050 is awarded to Strathearn Building Bridges to produce recipe cards in a bound collection which will be available to the wider community.
• £5,000 is awarded to Crieff Shinty Club to purchase sporting equipment for the development of shinty for school pupils in Strathearn area.

Strathallan

• £1,000 is awarded to Strathallan Community Volunteer Drivers to support residents who find it difficult to challenging health or welfare appointments.
• £500 is awarded to Auchterarder and District Men's Shed to provide group members with first aid training.
• £3,000 is awarded to Auchterarder Community Sports and Recreation (ACSR) to transform the A9 underpass into a positive, engaging and more welcoming space for the community.
• £1,026.68 is awarded to Auchterarder Library Group to expand the library facilities to include a sensory corner.
• £420 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families.
• £1,350 is awarded to Logos Youth Project to provide first aid training to all expedition volunteers.
• £1,500 is awarded to St Kessogs Church to provide a peace garden where people can relax and ponder.
• £949.85 is awarded to Dunning Scout Group to purchase a new gas grill and griddle to support scout camps and community events.
• £2,750 is awarded to Dunning Hall Group to run a full year of community events including concerts, tea dances, youth workshops and social gatherings.
• £580 is awarded to Blackford Community Council to purchase new equipment to benefit all hall users.
• £1,394 is awarded to Dunning Hall Group to make the hall safer and easier to use by adding storage for equipment.

Kinross-shire

• £10,359.78 is awarded to Broke Not Broken to support families facing cost-of-living challenges by providing school uniforms, holiday trips, and activities that support wellbeing and reduce holiday hunger. 
• £5,500 is awarded to Kinross Centre to provide support to the most vulnerable people in Kinross-shire as part of their vital Meals on Wheels service.
• £3,204 is awarded to Kinross-shire Youth Enterprise (KYTHE) to run a 12-month programme of free trips and activities for 100 young people.
• £2,000 is awarded to Kinross-shire Volunteer Drivers to provide free transport to health centres and hospitals for people suffering financial hardship in the community.
• £4,956 is awarded to Perth Autism Support to provide support to families living in Kinross and surrounding areas.

Almond and Earn

• £8,980 is awarded to Dunbarney and Forgandenny Parish Church to provide a weekly exercise class and youth drop-in. 
• £2,000 is awarded to Forteviot Village Hall to support energy costs to continue delivering community activities.
• £750 is awarded to Bridge of Earn Bowling Club to replace outdated equipment to allow the continuation of opportunities for people to stay active, social and connected.
• £585 is awarded to Forgandenny Friends to provide a welcoming group where those living in the village and surrounding areas can socialise and learn new skills.
• £840 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families.
• £6,000 is awarded to STEM Squad to provide hands-on science experiments and STEM lessons in primary schools.

Perth City South

• £1,575 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families.

Perth City North

• £2,100 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families.
• £11,600 is awarded to Letham Climate Challenge to open a lending library where individuals can borrow items such as power tools, gardening equipment and sports equipment.
• £2,900 is awarded to Bob's Brew to provide a safe space where males aged 16 years and over can access and be signposted to agencies for further support.
• £6,000 is awarded to Letham Community Sports Hub to provide free membership, football boots and shin pads for children.
• £7,400 is awarded to STEM Squad to provide high-quality science and coding lessons to primary-aged children.
• £16,039.28 is awarded to Perth Autism Support and Letham 4 All to provide autism support to children, young people and families living within Perth City North.
• £8,401.44 is awarded to TullochNET to expand youth work in the community by running a new after-school group for children with additional support needs.

Perth City Centre

• £5,725 is awarded to Perth Citizens Advice Bureau to provide families who are facing hardship with compassionate and practical support.
• £9,900 is awarded to Perthshire Welfare Society to promote community wellbeing through weekly transport, financial workshops, mental health support and befriending activities.
• £8,420 is awarded to Perth Autism Support to provide specialist autism support for children aged 3 to 14 years.
• £9,800 is awarded to YMCA Tayside to provide a range of activities and a safe space for young people/adults in partnership with ESOL Perth, The International Café and Perth Soroptimists.
• £2,950 is awarded to Perth Hope Hub to provide wood workshops where adults can learn basic skills with tools in a fun and relaxed environment.
• £5,761 is awarded to Perth Riverside Church to provide a safe, inclusive environment for children and families with additional support needs.
• £3,150 is awarded to Social Flock to provide winter warmer packs of clothing and footwear to families.
• £6,000 is awarded to Soroptimist International - Perth Club to provide free workshops for women and girls to gain practical money skills for every life stage.
• £5,500 is awarded to Your North Muirton to provide free community events for the whole of North Muirton at Easter, Summer, Halloween and Christmas.