Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing Across Perth & Kinross
We’re delighted to share this year’s recipients of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, distributed by TSI (Perth & Kinross) on behalf of the Scottish Government. We hope this funding will offer an opportunity for these third sector organisations and projects to make a real difference to mental health and wellbeing across Perth and Kinross over the coming year.
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund supports grassroots projects that help local people build resilience, reduce isolation, and improve overall wellbeing. Applications were reviewed by a multi‑agency panel to ensure funding reached projects with the greatest potential for community impact.
The quality and diversity of every application was impressive as always, highlighting the breadth of inspiring work happening across our local third sector. While we could only support a portion of projects this year, TSI (Perth & Kinross) hopes to continue offering this funding in 2026–2027 and support even more organisations delivering vital mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
We look forward to seeing the positive impact these projects will bring to communities across Perth and Kinross.
Panel Members
- Roisin Smith – Team Leader, TSI (Perth & Kinross)
- Chris Lamont – Senior Service Manager for Mental Health Services, NHS Scotland
- Carol Downie – Former CEO of the Gannochy Trust
- Lynsey Johnstone – Community Mental Health Programme Manager, Health and Social Care Partnership (Perth & Kinross)
Recipients
Bipolar Scotland
Bipolar Scotland provides peer support, information and self-management services for people living with bipolar disorder and their families across Scotland.
Funding Awarded: £9907.00
Broke Not Broken
Broke Not Broken tackles poverty in Kinross-shire by running a food bank and locally-led support projects including counselling, advice services and emergency assistance.
Funding Awarded: £7220.00
Churches Action For The Homeless (CATH)
Supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with drop-in services, outreach, accommodation support and community projects in Perth & Kinross.
Funding Awarded: £20000.00
Cornerstone Community Care
Delivers care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.
Funding Awarded: £7582.00
Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support
Scotland’s bereavement charity offering free emotional support, guidance and training to those coping with loss.
Funding Awarded: £4040.00
Elder Voice (Strathmore & The Glens)
Connects older people in Eastern Perthshire through community transport, social activities and support to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Funding Awarded: £8980.00
Enable
Supports people with learning disabilities and their families across Scotland through rights-based social care, inclusive employment and training programmes, and community empowerment activities, while campaigning for equal participation and respect in society.
Funding Awarded: £9533.00
ESOL Perth
Supports people in Perth & Kinross to learn English through free lessons for speakers of other languages plus social activities that build confidence, community links and opportunities for integration.
Funding Awarded: £8412.00
Highland Perthshire Plus
Supports people with disabilities and additional support needs and their families to access housing, employment, training and social opportunities in Highland Perthshire.
Funding Awarded: £7220.00
Home-Start Perth & Kinross
Volunteer-led parent-to-parent support for families with young children, offering home visits, practical help, listening support and early years guidance.
Funding Awarded: £6079.00
Kinross-shire Trishaws and Community Cycling SCIO
Uses adapted bikes and cycling activities to improve health, wellbeing and social connection for people of all ages and abilities.
Funding Awarded: £6227.00
Lead Scotland
Provides personalised learning, befriending, advice services for disabled people and carers across Scotland. Supports confidence, skills development, access to education, training, community opportunities.
Funding Awarded: £20000.00
LGBT Youth Scotland
Supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 13–25 across Scotland through youth groups, one-to-one support, online services, advocacy and work with schools to promote inclusion.
Funding Awarded: £10137.00
Lighthouse Perth
Provides a free crisis line, safe space support for young people in Perth & Kinross experiencing emotional distress, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Works with families and schools to promote safety and wellbeing.
Funding Awarded: £50000.00
Madoch Centre
Offers a welcoming community hub in St Madoes, Perthshire with a drop-in café, social and support groups, community food larder and transport service for local residents and wider community.
Funding Awarded: £6307.00
Mantalk
Peer group in Blairgowrie & surrounding areas offering informal support for men’s mental health, encouraging open conversation and connection to reduce isolation and distress.
Funding Awarded: £13000.00
Mindspace
Mental health support service in Perth & Kinross providing recovery education, counselling and peer-led activities to help people understand, manage and improve their wellbeing.
Funding Awarded: £30000.00
Perth Autism Support SCIO
Supports autistic children, young people and their families in Perth & Kinross through tailored activities, family events, training and community-based support to build confidence and inclusion.
Funding Awarded: £29304.00
Perth Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Free, confidential advice in Perth & Kinross on benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer issues and family matters, with phone and online support to help people resolve everyday problems.
Funding Awarded: £20937.00
Perth Minorities Association
Supports ethnic minorities in Perth & Kinross through information, peer support and cultural events that promote equality, diversity and social inclusion.
Funding Awarded: £9676.00
PLUS Perth
Member-led mental health charity working across Perth & Kinross to support recovery from mental distress, challenge stigma, and build wellbeing through community projects and peer connection.
Funding Awarded: £25195.00
The Starfish Way
Provides personal development and community-focused opportunities inspired by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to help young people build skills and confidence.
Funding Awarded: £25000.00
Trauma Healing Together
Based in Perth, offers free trauma recovery support, counselling and wellbeing programmes for people affected by psychological trauma across Scotland.
Funding Awarded: £10000.00
Trellis Scotland
Connects people and communities across Scotland to therapeutic gardening and nature-based wellbeing activities, helping improve health, confidence and resilience.
Funding Awarded: £12033.00
Venture Trust
Delivers outdoor-based personal development, employability and therapeutic programmes across Scotland to help people facing trauma, poverty, homelessness or justice involvement build confidence and life skills.
Funding Awarded: £15000.00
Victim Support Scotland
National charity offering free, confidential emotional and practical support for people affected by crime, including victims, witnesses and their families.
Funding Awarded: £8350.00
VisionPK
Sensory loss charity in Perth & Kinross providing support, assessments, guidance and activities to people with sight or hearing loss and their families.
Funding Awarded: £13027.00
Wild Workforce CIC
Delivers green health workshops and nature-based activities across Perthshire to boost physical and mental wellbeing through outdoor learning, movement, bushcraft and mindful practices.
Funding Awarded: £10000.00
Perthshire Women’s Aid
Supports women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse in Perthshire with emotional support, safe refuge, advocacy, group work and learning opportunities to help them recover and build safety.
Funding Awarded: £47083.00
Buttons and Bows Baby Bank
Offers free new and pre-loved baby essentials, including nappies, clothes, toys and equipment to families with young children in Perth and Kinross experiencing financial hardship.
Funding Awarded: £17831.00
YMCA Tayside
Empowers young people aged 8–25 in Perth & Kinross through youth work, drop-in spaces, mentoring, employability support, training and community activities, while also offering supported accommodation and life skills programmes.
Funding Awarded: £14283.00