Anti-Poverty Taskforce
The Perth & Kinross Anti-Poverty Taskforce is here to address poverty in Perth & Kinross through a commitment to collaboration, coordination, and inclusivity.
By fostering partnerships across sectors, we aim to coordinate effective strategies that drive tangible change and create a more equitable future for all in Perth & Kinross.
This Taskforce brings together representatives from the public, private and third sectors and includes many third sector organisations who are providing on-the-ground support to people facing poverty in Perth & Kinross. See below for a full list of members.
Our Objectives
- Address the rising cost of living.
- Increase income from employment.
- Maximise income from social security and other benefits.
- Reduce stigma and promote available support.
Our Outcomes
- Individuals and families can meet their basic needs and live comfortably.
- Individuals and families are supported into fair, sustainable employment.
- Individuals and families receive all benefits they are entitled to.
- Stakeholders collaborate to share information and best practises, reducing stigma and tackling poverty together.
Meet the Anti-Poverty Taskforce
“The Anti-Poverty Taskforce in Perth & Kinross is about championing fairness through collaboration. The aim is to engage with people in Perth & Kinross to drive change at a local level and together, forge a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”
Shaheena Din, Project Chair and CEO of PKAVS
“I am grateful to be part of the Anti-Poverty Taskforce and have this opportunity to expand my knowledge of community work. I can’t wait to collaborate and coordinate with you all to foster relationships that drive meaningful community engagement and action across Perth & Kinross.”
Juana Sahagun, Anti-Poverty Taskforce Manager
The Taskforce also includes these Perth & Kinross Councillors:
- Caroline Shiers
- Dave Cuthbert
- Peter Barrett
- Tom McEwan
Members of the Anti-Poverty Taskforce
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Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service Ltd (PKAVS) is a registered Scottish Charity (005561) and a Scottish Company Limited by guarantee (SC086065).