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
- PVG Changes Tues 1st April 2025
PVG Changes come into effect today As of 1 April 2025, significant changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme are coming into effect across Scotland. Here are some key resources to help keep you informed about what’s needed from your organisation and ensure you’re meeting the current legal requirements. What is Changing? The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is becoming a legal requirement as part of the implementation of the Disclosure Act 2020. This… Read more: PVG Changes Tues 1st April 2025 - Unlock Free Professional Support with the Specialist Volunteer Network
Free Professional Support for Third Sector Organisations Running a third sector organisation is challenging, – Particularly when resources are so stretched throughout the sector. The Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) is here to help you overcome these obstacles with free (yes, free!) expert support in areas like HR, legal, finance, and business planning. The SVN connects you with professionals who can save you money, improve your capacity, and help you sharpen your organisation’s strategy, all while… Read more: Unlock Free Professional Support with the Specialist Volunteer Network - Become Carers Positive and Empower your Employees
Empowering Staff With Caring Responsibilities In the third sector, we recognise and champion the vital contributions of unpaid carers, understanding that their work often goes unnoticed. Our mission at TSI (Perth & Kinross) is to lead by example and promote fair work practices throughout the region, embracing initiatives like Carers Positive. Initiatives like these offer to strengthen your organisations workforce, improve efficiency and enhance employee well-being by developing an understanding of the caring responsibilities held… Read more: Become Carers Positive and Empower your Employees
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.