We are here to champion and support
the third sector in Perth & Kinross.
Your work matters to the people of Perth and Kinross.
We see your impact, and we’re here to strengthen the voluntary sector so people flourish and communities thrive.
As your local TSI, we provide support to registered charities, community groups and volunteer-involving organisations. We help organisations meet their goals and empower change-makers across the sector, from organisation leaders to aspiring volunteers and more.
We also represent the strategic needs of the sector to advocate for wider change at the local and national level.
Our commitment to the third sector is summarised by our core offer below. Scroll further to find our projects, latest sector news, and an FAQ about our service.
Voice
Gathering and representing the voice of the third sector at a strategic level
Connect
Enabling collaboration and partnerships in the third sector
Building Capacity
Supporting the third sector with the resources it needs to thrive
Volunteering
Supporting the growth and development of volunteering
Our Projects
Be the Change
This new local platform is changing the way volunteering happens in Perth & Kinross.
Volunteer Strategy
We’re developing the Perth & Kinross Volunteer Strategy for 2024-2027, and we’d love your input.
Service Navigator
Hundreds of local organisations have joined our map to showcase their support and activities.
Latest News
- Finance Training for Charity Trustees
Build Confidence, Strengthen Your Charity: Trustee Training 2025 Our upcoming Trustee Training Series offers four practical sessions designed to strengthen your organisation’s financial management and governance. Learn about charity accounting and reporting requirements, understand reserves and full cost recovery, explore effective budgeting and financial controls, and get to grips with taxes and Gift Aid. Discover all the training sessions and book your place below. Finance Sessions for Charity Trustees 1 Understanding Charity Annual Accounts Finance… Read more: Finance Training for Charity Trustees - Event Highlights: Meet the Funder – NHS Tayside
Building stronger communities through collaboration and support. On Thursday 9th October we hosted an online session with Phillippa MacDonald from the Public Health Directorate, NHS Tayside and Richard McIntosh from the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation. The event brought together community groups, third-sector organisations, and partners to learn about the Community Benefits Gateway and funding opportunities available through the Foundation. Community Benefit Gateway – Leveraging Local Impact Phillippa introduced the NHS Scotland Community Benefit Gateway (CBG)… Read more: Event Highlights: Meet the Funder – NHS Tayside - Event Highlights: APTF Community Support Event
Coming Together to Tackle Poverty in Perth The Community Support Event at the Civic Hall in Perth brought together more than 20 local and national organisations for a day of free, practical advice and support to help residents facing the rising cost of living. Held on Tuesday 7 October 2025, the event formed part of Challenge Poverty Week, a nationwide initiative that encourages communities across Scotland to speak up about poverty and take action for… Read more: Event Highlights: APTF Community Support Event
Frequently Asked Questions
A Third Sector Interface is a central source of knowledge and support for the third sector.
There are 32 TSIs, one for every local authority in Scotland. Each TSI is responsible for supporting and advocating for local charities, community groups and other third sector organisations.
Every TSI is unique – some function as their own charities, and others are partnerships across multiple organisations. It depends on the needs of the area they serve.
We support the third sector by disseminating new and relevant information, proactively building relationships with organisations and addressing structural barriers. We work with cross-sector partners to meet needs and achieve necessary outcomes for the third sector.
As a TSI, we are also responsible for distributing certain funding to organisations in Perth and Kinross on behalf of Scottish Government. Lately, this includes the Whole Families Wellbeing Fund and the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults.
PK TSI is an independent service within a larger charity, PKAVS. We operate much like the rest of the TSI Scotland Network and set our goals with respect to national outcomes.
Although PKAVS is made up of separate services, we are united by our shared values and commitment to making a positive impact across Perth and Kinross. This approach allows each of our services to work independently in pursuit of common goals.
Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service Ltd (PKAVS) is a registered Scottish Charity (005561) and a Scottish Company Limited by guarantee (SC086065).