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
- Evaluating Skills and Opportunities in Tayside and Fife
Overview of employability pathways in Tayside & Fife Is your group or organisation involved in helping people progress along the employability pathway? Do you provide training or work experience, or are you helping volunteers develop their skills? If so, you might find the most recent Regional Skills Assessment Webinar on Tayside and Fife interesting. The recording of the webinar is now available. The webinar is presented by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and gives an overview… Read more: Evaluating Skills and Opportunities in Tayside and Fife - Volunteer Managers’ Forum: Engaging With Older Persons – 8th January
About The Event Join us at the Volunteer Managers’ Forum to discuss and share strategies on engaging with older persons volunteering. Come join us at The 10th Perthshire Scout Hall for an exciting event focused on engaging with older people! This in-person forum is perfect for volunteer managers looking to become more inclusive and supportive to older volunteers, as well as to support volunteers who work with older people already. Share ideas, network, and learn new strategies to… Read more: Volunteer Managers’ Forum: Engaging With Older Persons – 8th January - Funding webinar: The National Lottery Community Fund
You are invited to our online funding webinar! Join us for an online opportunity to meet with Rachelle Cloutier, Funding Officer for The National Lottery Community Fund. Wednesday, January 29 (3 – 4pm) Learn about the recently announced funds to be launched by The National Lottery in Scotland: Community Action and Fairer Life Chances. Rachelle will take us through the application process, key features of the funds, the fund priorities and outcomes as well as… Read more: Funding webinar: The National Lottery Community Fund
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.