The Kinross-shire Fund. November 2014

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1 The Kinross-shire Fund November 2014

2 We are indebted and grateful to the Kinross-shire Fund for the consistent support they have given our member groups. The support has enabled many volunteers to work together enhancing their environment and bringing about positive change. The Fund is always very helpful and approachable, with a clear understanding of the issues facing local community groups. Their funding priorities, processes and decisions are transparent and bureaucratic. Thank you Kinross-shire Fund you have made a positive difference to Kinross-shire and to many peoples lives. Zoe Clark, Take a Pride in Perthshire Association Introduction The Kinross-shire Fund was set up in 2006 with the aim of making the County a better place to live, by making grants to a wide range of local charities, organisations and projects which make a tangible, positive difference to the community. A proportion of the funds are invested to enable the Fund to respond to community needs in the future. There are four rounds of grants each year in March, June, September and December. At the request of our major donor DF Concerts, funds are also used to make annual awards to the Children s Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS). Foundation Scotland administers the awards and provides assessments and recommendations to the Advisory Committee (see next page), currently comprising nine representatives from the local community. Criteria Strengthen existing local organisations by helping them to purchase equipment and resources Improve and develop local community facilities Encourage community activity and promote community spirit Support services for the elderly/disabled Improve information about local community issues Applications must be for at least 25% of total project costs 100% funding only considered in exceptional circumstances Higher priority given to capital projects which make a lasting difference Grants must be spent within one year of award

Kinross Potager Garden Scotlandwell Wash House under renovation Kinross-shire Fund Structure The Kinross-shire Fund has been set up as a fund

Foundation Scotland is a registered charity which has expertise in working with individuals, companies and communities to support their charitable

The advantages of this set up are that FS undertake to satisfy all regulatory and compliance requirements FS carry out all administrative functions for

3 Kinross Potager Garden Scotlandwell Wash House under renovation Kinross-shire Fund Structure The Kinross-shire Fund has been set up as a fund underneath the umbrella of the Foundation Scotland. Foundation Scotland is a registered charity which has expertise in working with individuals, companies and communities to support their charitable giving. The advantages of this set up are that FS undertake to satisfy all regulatory and compliance requirements FS carry out all administrative functions for the Fund FS Trustees will ensure that best practice is followed and that all funds raised for the Kinross-shire Fund are earmarked solely for use within the community FS have a team of professional grant-makers who will advise on good practice In the absence of a requirement for formal trustees, there is an Advisory Committee of local representatives drawn from within the community. The current members are:-

Organisation Fund Development Committee Fund Development Committee Cleish & Blairadam Community Council Fossoway Community Council Kinross Community Council Milnathort Community Council Portmoak

Milne-Home Malcolm Parkin Dick Keating Alisdair Stewart Tracey Ramsay (Community Learning) The roles of the Kinross-shire Fund Advisory Committee are to:- Develop and regularly review funding

4 Organisation Fund Development Committee Fund Development Committee Cleish & Blairadam Community Council Fossoway Community Council Kinross Community Council Milnathort Community Council Portmoak Community Council Kinross High School Kinross-shire Partnership Perth & Kinross Council Representative Jamie Montgomery (Chairman) Euan Ferguson Ron Kitchen Angus Cheape David Colliar Patrick Milne-Home Malcolm Parkin Dick Keating Alisdair Stewart Tracey Ramsay (Community Learning) The roles of the Kinross-shire Fund Advisory Committee are to:- Develop and regularly review funding priorities for the community Develop a distribution policy (balance between immediate impact vs. endowment fund) Agree funding targets against priorities Solicit, and support where necessary, applications to the Fund Make recommendations to the Trustees (FS) regarding proposed successful applications and size of grants Monitor the development of the Fund and the impact & effectiveness of grants made Funding to date To date the Fund has awarded: 68 Awards totalling 164,878 (excluding additional annual awards totalling 115,000 to CHAS by DF Concerts) Current balance on invested fund: 174,776. Current balance on grant making fund: 6,873.

Impact-CHAS Rachel House, Scotland s first children s hospice, was opened in 1996.

their children. Expert care is on hand to help them make the most of each day and live life to the full.

care and a range of bereavement services.

dedicated team in the North of Scotland.

5 Impact-CHAS Rachel House, Scotland s first children s hospice, was opened in The hospice is a purposebuilt home from home providing accommodation for eight families from across Scotland at any one time. A children's hospice offers a place where families can relax, recharge their batteries and have fun with their children. Expert care is on hand to help them make the most of each day and live life to the full. The hospice supports the whole family by offering short planned breaks, emergency support, end of life care and a range of bereavement services. CHAS also provides a home care service, called CHAS at Home, staffed from both hospices and with a dedicated team in the North of Scotland. The service offers care to families in their own homes when they need it most. CHAS supports over 250 families, as well as a significant number of families who receive bereavement support. DF Concerts, through the Kinross-shire Fund, contributes to the 22,000 per day or 6 million annually needed to provide these vital hospice services.

6 Impact Kinross-shire Grants To date, over 50 organisations within the 73 square miles of Kinross-shire have benefitted from an award. Beneficiaries have a wide age range, from pre-school groups through to services targeted at the elderly. Several of the larger awards have gone towards the capital costs of improving community-based resources, such as the refurbishment of the Scotlandwell Wash House, re-opened in March 2013 as a small visitor/interpretation centre manned by volunteers, the refurbishment of Kinross Church Community Centre, replacement, double-glazed windows in the main hall of Milnathort Town Hall and refurbishment of the main hall floor, including repainting the sports lines, in Crook of Devon Village Hall. High profile projects funded include a contribution towards the costs of the skein of geese sculpture at the Kinross Gateway and to the Christmas lights for Kinross. Sporting clubs are well represented in the list of awardees and not just with contributions towards new equipment, such as wicket covers and a portable batting matt for Kinross Cricket Club, or new hockey goals for the King George V Playing fields. A contribution was recently made towards travelling costs for swimmers from the Kinross Otters, subsidizing their travel to participate in regional swimming competitions. The start-up Portmoak Amateur Football Club, received funding to cover their league affiliation fees. Children and young people are well catered for, with awards having been made to Swansacre Playgroup, Portmoak under-fives, Fossoway Youth Club, local Scout and Guide troops as well as local Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes. At the other end of the generational scale, Kinross-shire Volunteer Group & Rural Outreach Scheme was awarded funding towards the costs of volunteer drivers who provide a door-todoor transport service for the elderly, allowing them to visit their doctor or hospital at a minimal cost. Four mobility scooters based at the Loch Leven Heritage Trail were also part-funded by an award to the Kinross-shire Partnership. Improving the environment is also a key aim for the Fund and awards have been made to Kinross in Bloom, Milnathort in Bloom, Kinnesswood in Bloom, Kinross Potager Garden and, most recently, to the newly-formed Milnathort and Kinross Allotment Association.

Case Studies Milnathort In Bloom In 2012, the Fund gave nearly 5,000 towards the full costs of landscape improvements around the village war memorial in Milnathort.

The project complemented a wider project to refurbish the war memorial itself.

7 Case Studies Milnathort In Bloom In 2012, the Fund gave nearly 5,000 towards the full costs of landscape improvements around the village war memorial in Milnathort. This included edging the beds, adding new soil, refurbishing the paths and planting the beds in native perennial plants to give colour all year round. The project complemented a wider project to refurbish the war memorial itself. Kinross Potager Garden The Kinross Potager Garden is a community garden providing a pleasant place where people can learn about growing vegetables and gardening in an environmentally-friendly and enjoyable way.there are regular activities for the benefit of Kinross-shire residents, school children and the wider community. The site is laid out in a formal pattern where flowers, fruit and vegetables are grown together. There is a large greenhouse which doubles as a classroom. In 2011, the Fund made a 100% grant of 4359 to the Gardens to fund an automatic irrigation system which is buried underground to enable watering to only be carried out when necessary, saving both water and volunteer time.

Kinross-shire day Care Centre Kinross-shire Day Care Centre provides a welcoming, safe and homely atmosphere, where elderly members can feel their rights and choices are being respected at all times.

A full programme of activities is provided as well as help with issues such as personal care, form-filling and chiropody. A three course lunch plus coffee is served every day for 3.

8 Kinross-shire day Care Centre Kinross-shire Day Care Centre provides a welcoming, safe and homely atmosphere, where elderly members can feel their rights and choices are being respected at all times. Open every weekday from 8.30 am pm, transport is provided to and from the centre in mini-buses, both of which have easy access and passenger lifts. A full programme of activities is provided as well as help with issues such as personal care, form-filling and chiropody. A three course lunch plus coffee is served every day for 3. In 2011, the Centre applied for a grant of 816 towards the costs of new equipment, such as a microwave, dishwasher and cash register and to cover the printing costs for a new promotional leaflet. The equipment was much needed as the Club has not had the funds to install modern facilities: for example, their till was 28 years old, didn t produce a recipt and still had the old half penny on it! The new microwave was to be especially useful, as some of the lunch club members have special dietary needs, so food can be bought in especially for them and heated up more easily. The leaflets were produced and are used to promote the service and ensure everyone who would benefit from the club knows about it by being distributed in doctor's surgeries, the library etc. This leaflet was noticed by a lady whose Mum had recently been diagnosed with dementia, whilst her Dad had just been admitted permanently to a care home. On reading the leaflet, she thought the Centre was the perfect place for her Mum. The mother now attends everyday and enjoys the company and activities. This has relieved some of the stress and anxiety for her daughter, who now has more time to spend with her father in the care home. Kinnesswood in Bloom In 2010, the Fund gave an award of 1,000-50% of the costs, towards the creation of a printed walking trail guide for families, residents, tourists and visitors, linked to the Michael Bruce Way, so that everyone could explore the history, heritage and architecture of the village and enjoy the health benefits gained by walking. The whole community became involved, with a local graduate editing it, a local graphic artist designing it and older people contributing their memories. In addition, a children s guide was also produced having been designed by running a competition with P3/4 pupils at the local school, Portmoak Primary. The children s competition entries were displayed at Portmoak Gala. The trail guides have now been produced and are available at a small cost at various outlets in the village. The children s leaflets are free.

9 Kinross-shire Fund Awards made to date Date Applicant Amount Purpose 2006 Kinross-shire Partnership 5,000 The grant supported the development of a new database to hold information about local groups, plus a new webpage Kinross Cricket Club 5,000 To purchase wicket covers, coaching equipment and a portable batting mat. Kinross-shire Partnership 16, Towards the costs of purchasing street football equipment Kinross and District Art Club 280 Towards the cost of hire of hall, transport of large display boards, literature and marketing for the annual art show, exhibiting member s work. 25% of the paintings were sold with profits being returned to Club funds. Portmoak Under-Fives Towards the cost of four folding tables, table holder, ride on toys and ladybird cushion set. The tables will be used for wider community purposes, such as parties, Brownies, etc. Kinross Duke of Edinburgh s Award Support Group 867 Towards the cost of maps and map cases. Expedition can consist of up to 21 award participants and 6 volunteer leaders. Such an expedition can need up to 13 maps. Kinross-shire Volunteer Group & Rural Outreach Scheme 975 To cover the cost of volunteer expenses. At least 250 elderly people and several disabled people in Kinross-shire are able to take advantage of a personal door to door transport service on visits to their local health centre and to hospitals at affordable cost. The only alternative for many would be a dependence on an expensive taxi service including charge for waiting time. Kinross Road Runners 1,000 Towards the cost of two feather banners and bases to help raise their profile at any event they run or events they attend to promote the club Light Up Kinross 10,000 To purchase new Christmas lights for the town of Kinross. Fossoway Tennis Club 620 To pay for clubhouse repairs, paint and practice balls. The club provides tennis coaching and facilities to the local community. Kinross Potager Garden 465 To cover the cost of repairs to the balcony, cold frames and the roof.

10 Kinross & District Art Club 300 To cover the cost of the Annual Art Club Exhibition of Paintings by 34 members which attracted over 200 visitors Kinross in Bloom 5,000 To contribute towards the cost of building a sculpture of a skein of geese to act as the centre piece for a welcome gateway at the entrance of Kinross. Kinross Cycling Club 2,340 To purchase 3 promotional PVC banners with bases and also purchase a stock of branded cycling shorts and shirts for members of the club Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation Carnboe & District Community Hall Association Fossoway & Cleish Community Office 4,840 To purchase a trailer and foldable tables to be used by the group and other organisations in the Kinross-shire area. 3,630 Towards curtains and blackouts for the hall windows, and a new stage curtain and blackout lining with supporting curtain rail. 700 To contribute towards the cost of an upgraded office computer to improve the speed and quality of the group's service and a new document binder. Kinnesswood in Bloom 1,000 To contribute towards the cost of creating a trail guide which describes walking around Kinnesswood, noting places of interest. The group also produced a children's guide, designed by by P3/4 pupils of Portmoak PS. Fossoway Youth Club 795 Towards equipment for youth club, including a free standing football table, basketball stand and net, Nintendo Wii plus accessories. Kinross-shire Duke of Edinburgh Award 2010 Kinross & District Junior Agricultural Club 960 To purchase 8 waterproof jackets, waterproof trousers and rucksacks. To enable the young people to take part in the expedition element of the Duke of Edinburgh award. 800 To pay for a storage container for all equipment to be stored. Cleish Field Association 500 Cleish after school clubs, primary school and locals now are able to use the field for sports and hosting events and a group of local boys now use the field on a daily basis to practice their cricket and have achieved regional representation. Milnathort in Bloom 948 Towards Christmas lights. TRACKS (Rural Access Committee 500 To pay for the replacement of the of Kinross-shire) group's laptop, programmes/security, a case and a remote mouse, to allow them carry out their everyday business as well as to give PowerPoint presentations about their work. Fossoway Pre-School Group 500 To contribute towards the purchase of

11 soft seating and reading corner seating for the group. The group hasn t purchased any new furniture for over 10 years and the present seating is in poor condition. Crook of Devon Institute 3,000 Towards the cost of replacing the Village Institute's current ventilation tower with a clock tower. Milnathort in Bloom 3,075 To contribute towards the purchase of a fence, gate and information board for a community orchard. Kinross Vaulting Group 5,000 To purchase a new Suzuki king quad 450 auto (quad bike) and a logic PG25OT arena grader, essential for running their club in order to keep the arena surface in good condition. Kinross Bowling Club 1,785 To purchase a new grass-cutting machine in order to replace the existing machine that the group use which is 37 years old and unserviceable. 1 st Kinross Scout Group 1, To contribute towards the cost of buying kayaks and associated equipment so the group can provide water based activities within their programme Kinross-shire Partnership 4,000 Towards four mobility scooters for use at Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Kinross and District Pipe Band 5,000 To upgrade and addition to uniforms and various piping accessories which will improve the quality of the instruments. Kinross Vaulting Group 2,994 Towards resurfacing the Vaulting Arena. Kinross Potager Garden 4,359 Towards an automatic irrigation system which will be buried underground and enable watering to only be carried out when necessary, saving water. Kinross Church Community Centre 10,000 To improve the appearance of the ground floor area and improve health and safety in the upper hall by sanding and re-varnishing the floor. Swansacre Playgroup 3,183 Towards repairs to the gable end wall of the building damaged by heavy snow and allowing water penetration. Scotlandwell in Bloom 5,000 Towards the restoration of Scotlandwell Wash House, allowing it to be used as a small visitor/interpretation centre. Kinross Local Events Organisation 1,500 Used towards marquee repairs, the purchase of a new marquee and as a contribution towards musical instruments. Millnathort Community Council 1,000 Towards the costs of installing four wooden benches in scenic areas of Milnathort for the benefit of walkers and cyclists. Two benches will be placed on Milnathort cycle path to provide views

12 over Loch Leven and two will be positioned in Tillywhally woodland. Both of these sites are well used by local people. Kinross Junior Badminton Club Towards equipment for the club - 50 dozen shuttles, 10 rackets, 1 holdall and 15 boxes nylon shuttles mavis. The equipment is needed to enable more children to participate without the need for them to purchase their own equipment. Cleish Field Association 1,000 To pay for the hire of portaloos, tents, an electric generator, a BBQ and to pay for a band/disco for the 'Cleish Gathering' of which the focal point will be a BBQ and dance on the Cleish Field. 150 people attended the event. Kinneswood in Bloom 1,000 The application is towards a new enclosed notice board to advertise local events, display photographs and provide information for residents and visitors. It will also be used by Kinnesswood in Bloom who need somewhere to put up their weekly gardening work party sheet to let volunteers know where they are to meet. Kinross-shire Day Centre 816 Towards equipment (microwave, dishwasher and cash register) and to cover the printing costs for a new leaflet. The equipment is much needed as the Club has not had the funds to install modern facilities: for example, their till is 28 years old. Through the production of the leaflets, The Centre has been able to reach people in the community who would benefit greatly from their service, especially people who are socially isolated Kinross Cricket Club 2,500 To contribute to costs of providing temporary toilet facilities whilst the new pavilion is being built Portmoak Village Hall 3,000 To contribute towards the costs associated with the replacement of the existing kitchen within the Hall which has fallen into a state of disrepair over time and is no longer functional so the hall can meet current health and safety and hygiene regulations. Milnathort Town Hall Association 7,000 To contribute towards the costs associated with the overhaul, repair and replacement of the existing single glazed

13 sliding sash and case windows in the Main Hall, fitting high quality secondary glazing windows in order to improve the quality of the environment within the Hall. Milnathort in Bloom 4,965 Towards the refurbishment of Milnathort War Memorial, upgrading of the paths around the memorial and improvement of the flower beds. Cleish Village Hall Association 3,000 To contribute towards the cost of a 4- day historical, musical, educational and recreational celebration for 300 people from within the environs of Cleish. King George V Playing Fields 2,500 To purchase new hockey goals that meet league requirements. Kinross Otters 350 Towards the costs of hiring coaches to transport 32 of their swimmers, plus accompanying parents and supporters, to participate in the Midland District League. A total of around 100 swimmers, coaches, parents and supporters will be transported over the season. Girl Guiding Orwell District 250 Application supported equipment which will enable the guide unit to reopen after being closed for the past seven years. The grant will cover welcome packs for new members, books, jackets for the leaders and other start up materials. Kinross-shire Duke of Edinburgh Award Kinross-shire Volunteer Group and Rural Outreach Scheme 984 The grant purchased camping equipment to allow more young people to take part in the group's activities. Such equipment is needed to provide the minimum health and safety requirements for undertaking group camping expeditions. 821 Towards two laptops and cases and a copy of Microsoft Office software for use by the Secretary and Treasurer Kinross in Bloom 1,200 To contribute to costs of purchasing a small vehicle to be used for watering and general maintenance of the baskets, barrels and planters. Crook of Devon Village Hall 1,500 To fully refurbish and repaint the sports lines on the wooden floor in the Village hall. Swansacre Playgroup 1,300 To decorate the main playroom, kitchen area and hallway of the playgroup. Milnathort and Kinross Allotment 950 For material costs of developing the new

14 Association community allotments by providing funding for a rabbit proof fence around part of the site. Kinnesswood in Bloom 463 To install semi-permanent murals in the bus stop in the village to tie in with The Year of Natural Scotland. Portmoak AFC 365 To provide start-up funding to enable to group to play in the Perthshire League and to pay all affiliation fees. Fossoway Pre-School Group 230 To purchase a desktop photocopier for use by the group. Milnathort Community Council 300 Towards the installation of a bus shelter at Cuthill Towers Milnathort and Kinross Allotment Association Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation Orwell, Portmoak and Glenfarg District Girl Guiding 950 For material costs of developing the new community allotments by providing funding for a rabbit proof fence around part of the site. 2,000 To purchase 20 market stalls and a box van trailer. 1,000 Refurbishment of the bathroom at the Guide Hall. Glenfarg Tennis Club 2,450 Towards the cost of materials for a verandah round the new clubhouse building. Glenfarg and Duncrievie in Bloom 2,000 Towards plants, shrubs, top soil, fertilizer and bark which will be used to revamp the South entrance to the village. Cleish Field Association 2,500 Towards the costs of a sit on lawnmower and metal container. Glenfarg Community Cinema 2,000 Towards a long throw projector.

15 For further information: All information and application forms are available from the Foundation Scotland website or from the Fund s website Contact Details Annabel Bath Jamie Montgomery Client Services Executive Burleigh House Foundation Scotland Milnathort 22 Calton Road Kinross Edinburgh KY13 9SR EH8 8DP t t e. annabel@foundationscotland.org.uk e. jm@green-hotel.com

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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