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Governance
Draft strategy, financial controls policy and partnership agreements documents have been shared with Development Trust Association Scotland (DTAS) for their comments. They have provided positive feedback and they will now review our application for DTAS membership.
Funding Nicola Marchant
The Trust has a JustGiving page where members and others can make donations
Fossoway Community Development Trust – JustGiving
Members are asked to each seek a new member to continue the growth of the FCDT. New members will pay a one off £5 and receive a copy of our Community Action Plan. We also have an associate member category for people who live outside of the Fossoway District.
Theme 1 – Traffic Transport and Active Travel Tony Lamb
Project – Community Bus
We finished up 2025 with a very busy schedule of supporting individuals and groups. I think it is fair to say that, in just four months of operation, the Community Bus so far has achieved a lot and we can build on this in 2026. Those supporters have been generous in donations, which have been used to buy the fuel and to set aside sums for its future.
Our graphic designer is working with the Fossoway Primary School on the design of our bus wrap which is being funded by Fossoway Fund. Uniforms for drivers are also in production.
We now have two volunteer drivers taking their MiDAS practical assessment on the 24th January. Once onboard, they will help towards developing the programme of support that we can give. That will mean we then have 4 appointed drivers, but availability will vary.
If there are any trips or events that Members would like to attend in the New Year, please let us know via email info@fossowaytrust.com . Please note we are adopting a policy of a minimum number of travellers for each event.
All trips can be seen on our Facebook page
Fossoway Community Bus | Facebook
Theme 2 – Local Economy and Service
No projects
Theme 3 – Community Facilities, Activities and Events Marion Anness, Nicola Marchant, Mike Barnacle
Project – Village Halls -Nicola Marchant
We met with the Moubray Hall Committee to review their survey report and have incorporated maintenance work of this Cat C listed building into our funding application for the Heritage Trail
Project – CAT of Blairingone School-Marion Anness
We are continuing to progress with the concept of creating a culture and heritage hub in the School House building in partnership with PKC. A desktop survey of what is below the grounds behind the School has been completed.
Theme 4 – Environment and Heritage Mike Barnacle & Sarah Bruce Jones
Project 1 – New Bridge Over River Devon – Mike Barnacle
We are in the process of obtaining construction costs for both the relocation of the former Arndean suspension footbridge (Rennie Mackintosh bridge) and a simple girder bridge (wood and steel) to enable members vote on choice of bridge at our Members meeting on the 24th March (see below for time and location)
Project 2 – Creation of a Local Paths Group – Mike Barnacle & Sarah Bruce Jones
An initial meeting of the Local Paths Group will be held soon.
Project 3 – Creation of Heritage Trail and Protection of Local Heritage – Sarah Bruce Jones & Nicola Marchant
Costings for this project have been developed and will be presented to the working group at their inaugural meeting to be arranged. The aim is to apply for funding in March 2026
Next Members Meeting will be 24th March 2026 7-9pm Moubray Hall, Powmill
Supported by Rural Perth & Kinross Community-Led Local Development (RPK CLLD) Local Action Group (LAG) with funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Community-Led Local Development Fund 2025/26, part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme.
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