Governance
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.
We are delighted to welcome 8 new members from the successful drop-in event on 16th May 2026 re the draft LDP3 – we now have 97 active household members.
Theme 1 – Traffic Transport and Active Travel Tony Lamb
Project – Community Bus
The Community Bus continues to provide support to Fossoway Primary School.
The Directors have agreed the design of the Bus Wrap with our graphic designer and are just waiting for the final quote.
The Community Bus will be having an MOT, regular safety check and some repair work on the 3rd June
If there are any trips or events that Members would like please let us know via email anthony@fossowaytrust.com . Please note we are adopting a policy of a minimum number of travellers for each event. Tony to update
All trips can be seen on our Facebook page
Fossoway Community Bus | Facebook
Theme 3 – Community Facilities, Activities and Events Marion Anness, Nicola Marchant, Mike Barnacle
Project – CAT of Blairingone School-Marion Anness
The Trust has been awarded PKC ACAF funding to carry out a valuation, survey and estimate of renovation costs of the School and House.
We are also in the process of seeking DTAS Green Shoots funding to cover legal costs for the proposed acquisition of the whole site.
PKC have provided documents detailing the history of the School
To strengthen our business case we are carrying out a survey of all local crafters and artists on their interest in running workshops in the future Blairingone Culture and Heritage Hub. The survey can be accessed online – https://forms.gle/AVivqpRKXeTER7AW8
Theme 4 – Environment and Heritage Mike Barnacle & Sarah Bruce Jones
Project 1 – New Bridge Over River Devon – Mike Barnacle
We have received the report from JML on estimated costs, feasibility and design of both bridge options and are currently seeking clarification of a few points and will then hold a meeting with the Bridge Working Group to discuss the report before presenting to Members.
Project 2 – Creation of a Local Paths Group – Mike Barnacle & Sarah Bruce Jones
No update
Project 3 – Creation of Heritage Trail and Protection of Local Heritage – Sarah Bruce Jones & Nicola Marchant
We have had a constructive meeting with HES regarding our grant application which has been submitted. We need to strengthen some areas of the application and seek a Professional Advisor who is a conservation accredited architect or surveyor who would manage the maintenance work on Moubray Hall.
We are also in the process of submitting an application to Perth Heritage Trust for further funding.
We have an active and very creative working group – if you would like to be involved email Nicola at ncmarchant@fossowaytrust.com
Events
SAVE THE DATE – 14THJUNE DROP IN EVENT 2-4PM, CROOK OF DEVON VILLAGE HALL
1STANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
Refreshments & Entertainment
Come and meet the FCDT for an update and hear about our achievements, what projects we are actively working on and how you can help identify what we should focus on next.