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
- Building Community Wealth in Scotland: Share Your Views
Your Voice, Your Community The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament in March this year and is currently at Stage One of the legislative process. The Economy and Fair Work Committee is now seeking your views on what’s needed to make community wealth building more effective. What is Community Wealth Building? Community Wealth Building is an approach to economic development that aims to ensure the wealth generated within local communities… Read more: Building Community Wealth in Scotland: Share Your Views - Response and Reflection: Programme for Government 25′ – 26′
Funding the Future: Why Scotland’s Communities Need a Bigger Say As part of the TSI Network, here is our response to the recently announced Programme for Government 2025 – 2026. Our network statement reflects upon its approaches to public service reform and what funding allocations will mean for the third sector locally and nationally. TSI Network Statement – Charity body calls for more direct investment in communities The third sector plays a vital role in… Read more: Response and Reflection: Programme for Government 25′ – 26′ - Responding to the Changes to CAMHS pathway
Adapting Together: Supporting Families Through CAMHS Pathway Changes We are aware of the recent changes introduced to the CAMHS neurodevelopmental (ND) pathway in Tayside due to long waiting times for assessments. CAMHS in NHS Tayside provides two pathways: one for mental health conditions and another for neurodevelopmental conditions. The ND pathway has experienced significant delays due to a sharp increase in referrals (up 400%) and a shortage of specialists. In response, a new, collaborative approach… Read more: Responding to the Changes to CAMHS pathway
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.