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Governance
The Trust has had a very constructive meeting with DTAS regarding our membership of the organisation. DTAS commended the Trust on our website and transparency. We hope to achieve membership soon.
Funding
Nicola Marchant
The Trust has a JustGiving page where members and others can make donations
Fossoway Community Development Trust – JustGiving
The Trust has been awarded a donor directed award of £10,000 (unrestricted funds) by Foundation Scotland and this ensures the financial sustainability of the Trust for many years whilst we develop income streams.
Theme 1 – Traffic Transport and Active Travel
Tony Lamb
Project – Community Bus
Our Community Bus provides free transport to support fundraising events in our Village Halls. Trips to events and places i.e. IKEA are funded by users’ donations, the amount asked for depends on the mileage. All donations cover the costs of diesel and future insurance, servicing costs.
Community Bus Condition – The bus has had a Safety Inspection and service and is in good condition.
Drivers: We now have two potential drivers going through the approvals process. All being well, we could have 4 drivers by Christmas.
Events: If you want to go on the bus to any of these events please either go to Fossoway Community Bus | Facebook and DM Tony or phone Tony on 07772787461
Backstage Green Hotel, Kinross (£5) – David Bowie on 16th November,
Quiz night Carnbo Village Hall (no charge but donations welcomed) on 21st November
Livingston Designer Outlet (£10) on 26th November
Eddi Reader in Kinross High School (£5) on 28th November
Backstage Green Hotel, Kinross (£5) Elvis Returns on 11th December
Members should purchase event tickets themselves.
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
Moubray Hall had a detailed 3-hour inspection by a building surveyor, funded by PKC CLLD, on 27th October. The initial feedback was good with no major issues to worry about. However, the Hall Committee are expecting a detailed report to identify the wooden window frames which will need to be addressed. FCDT will work with the Committee to raise funds and has had initial discussions with Perth Heritage Trust.
Project – CAT of Blairingone School
Marion Anness
The Trust is exploring the viability of two options with PKC.
Option 1 proposed by PKC – build a new Village Hall on land behind the School and PKC sells the remainder of the site
Option 2 – create a Culture and Heritage Hub partnering with the Culture Team in PKC
Meetings with various departments in PKC are planned over the next few weeks and a full briefing of the options will be presented to members at the meeting on the 11th of November.
Theme 4 – Environment and Heritage
Mike Barnacle & Sarah Bruce Jones
Project 1 – New Bridge Over River Devon
Mike Barnacle
The Trust has now received survey reports from TRACKS that they undertook at the request of the CC. A project brief for the feasibility of both a simple wooden bridge and the use of the Rennie Mackintosh bridge is being prepared. Funding of around £43k for survey work and design work is held by the Fossoway Fund and can be released once project remit is completed.
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
A project scoping document has been sent to Rumbling Bridge Hydro Fund, Foundation Scotland for their consideration and comment. FCDT then plans on raising funds for the project in March 2026.
Sarah is meeting with Fossoway School on 5th November to discuss how they can be involved in researching the history of our communities. A working group will be established in the New Year.
Theme 5 -Future Development and Sustainability
Nicola Marchant
Project – supporting our Village Halls and residents in reducing energy usage
Village Halls have received reports from HEAT project regarding energy efficiency improvements for the Halls. The FCDT will work with the Halls to raise funding for any work.
Next Members Meeting and AGM is 11th November 7-9pm Crook of Devon Village Hall
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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