Fairer Communities for All is a new process for distributing the Community Investment Fund and Locality Participatory Budgeting Fund, designed to make it easier for communities to shape local projects and influence how local funding is spent.
We're working closely with communities across Perth and Kinross to find real, practical solutions to the cost-of-living crisis. Together, we'll build fairer, stronger communities. By sharing your priorities and ideas to help with the cost of living, you can help shape the future of your community. We will collaborate with local community groups and organisations to bring your ideas to life.
How much is available?
For the financial year 2025 to 2026 period, over £347,000 had been allocated across the 12 Perth and Kinross Wards to support community-led projects that address the cost-of-living challenges and build a better future. Since the initial allocation, the total funding in each area has been increased by £8,333.33 thanks to funding from the NHS Charitable Foundation and the overall total available is now £447,000.00.
| Ward | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 - Carse of Gowrie | £23,235.51 |
| 2 - Strathmore | £58,720.80 |
| 3 - Blairgowrie and Glens | £55,931.89 |
| 4 - Highland | £22,580.34 |
| 5 - Strathtay | £24,816.11 |
| 6 - Strathearn | £55,382.71 |
| 7 - Strathallan | £24,435.20 |
| 8 - Kinross-shire | £26,019.78 |
| 9 - Almond and Earn | £23,398.46 |
| 10 - Perth City South | £27,690.48 |
| 11 - Perth City North | £44,867.12 |
| 12 - Perth City Centre | £60,177.52 |
| Total | £447,000.00 |
How can I get involved?
We are pleased to let you know that we are now moving into the collaborative phase of the Fairer Communities for All process.
Communities in each Council ward have shared their priorities with us during the engagement phase. Using this feedback, we are now inviting community groups and organisations in the area to come together to explore opportunities for projects that target the cost of living.
These projects will be put to a public vote and will be funded through the Community Investment Fund and Participatory Budgeting Funds for 2025 to 2026.
If your group/organisation would like to work with others and share your project ideas that meet the criteria above, please register your interest in attending your ward collaboration meeting by completing the online registration form.
Project themes that were shared in the engagement phase are as follows:
- Access to training for volunteers
- Activities and resources for those facing additional challenges
- Activities for children and young people
- Community cooking skills
- Community events
- Community transport
- Digital inclusion (access)
- Money skills for everyday life
- Physical and social wellbeing
- Repair and upcycling of clothing/household items
- Skills for work
- Warm spaces in winter
- Work across generations
Details for each ward collaboration meeting can be found below.
| Ward | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Carse of Gowrie | Errol Village Hall, North Bank Dykes, Errol | Monday 8 September 2025, 6pm to 7pm |
| 2 - Strathmore (covering Alyth, Coupar Angus, Burrelton, Meigle, Ardler and Kettins) | Alyth Community Wing, Albert Street, Alyth | Monday 15 September 2025, 6pm to 7pm |
| 2 - Strathmore (covering Scone, Guildtown, Balbeggie and Stormontfield) | St Martins Public Hall, Main Street, Balbeggie | Tuesday 16 September 2025, 5.45pm to 6.45pm |
| 3 - Blairgowrie and Glens | Rattray Community Connect, High Street, Rattray | Tuesday 9 September 2025, 7pm to 9pm |
| 4 - Highland | Breadalbane Community Campus, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy (online option available, please email CLDHighlandStrathtay@pkc.gov.uk for the meeting link) | Thursday 11 September 2025, 6pm to 8pm |
| 5 - Strathtay | Bankfoot Church Centre, Tulliebelton Road, Bankfoot | Thursday 4 September 2025, 2pm to 4pm |
| 6 - Strathearn | Strathearn Community Campus, Pittenzie Road, Crieff | Thursday 18 September 2025, 6pm to 8.30pm |
| 7 - Strathallan | The Pavilion, Primrose Park, Auchterarder | Wednesday 17 September 2025, 6pm to 8.30pm |
| 8 - Kinross-shire | Loch Leven Community Campus, Muirs, Kinross | Tuesday 16 September 2025, 6pm to 9pm |
| 9 - Almond and Earn | Bridge of Earn Institute, Bridge of Earn | Wednesday 17 September 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm |
| 10 - Perth City South | Glenearn Community Campus, Glenearn Road, Perth | Thursday 11 September 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm |
| 11 - Perth City North | The Hub, Amulree Road, Letham Road, Perth | Tuesday 9 September 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm |
| 12 - Perth City Centre | Civic Hall, 2 High Street, Perth | Wednesday 10 September 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm |
Once ideas have been developed into community-led projects, residents will have the opportunity to vote on which projects should receive funding. Stay tuned - voting for your favourite projects will be open from 27 October to 14 November 2025.
When can I get involved?
| Activity | Timescale |
|---|---|
| Engagement with residents | Monday 23 June to Friday 8 August 2025 |
| Screening ideas | Monday 11 August to Friday 29 August 2025 |
| Collaboration meetings with local groups | Monday 1 September to Thursday 18 September 2025 |
| Open for applications | Monday 15 September to Friday 3 October 2025 |
| Voting opens to all residents | Monday 27 October to Friday 14 November 2025 |
For more information or any queries, please contact the Community Learning and Development team by emailing PKGrantsDirect@pkc.gov.uk.
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