Fairer Communities for All

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.

We're delighted to announce that applications are now open for Fairer Communities for All.

Communities across each council ward have shared their priorities, and local groups have come together to explore opportunities for projects that address the Cost of Living in their area.

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. This process will also be used to allocate funds from the NHS Charitable Foundation for Health and Wellbeing projects.

Please note: Warm Welcome funds have not yet been confirmed or allocated for this year. We therefore recommend that any projects aiming to provide warm spaces during the winter apply through the Fairer Communities for All process.

Community groups are encouraged to develop projects that respond to local priorities and help address the impact of the Cost of Living. The following themes can be considered when preparing your application:

• 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

How to Apply:

• Application forms are available to download as both a Word document and an interactive PDF document.
• The deadline for applications is 5.00 pm on Friday 3 October.
• Completed applications should be emailed to: PKGrantsDirect@pkc.gov.uk
• If your group or organisation has a logo, please attach it as an image in your email. Logos will be used on the public voting platform to help people identify your project.

Next Steps:

• Projects will be notified by Friday 24th October if they have been successful in progressing to the public vote.
• Successful projects will receive further guidance on how to encourage local residents to vote.
• Stay tuned - voting for your favourite projects will be open from 27 October to 14 November 2025.

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.

When can I get involved?

For more information or any queries, please contact the Community Learning and Development team by emailing PKGrantsDirect@pkc.gov.uk.