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.
Objectives
- To work collaboratively across the public, private and voluntary sector across Perth & Kinross to tackle poverty
- To provide a coordinating focal point for actions aimed at reducing poverty across Perth & Kinross
- To engage with local communities and stakeholders
Key Priorities
- Childcare
- Employability
- Food Security
- Transport
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.”
Gareth Ruddock, Anti-Poverty Taskforce Co-Chair
“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
Members of the Anti-Poverty Taskforce
The Taskforce brings together members from these organisations:
The Taskforce also includes these Perth & Kinross Councillors:
- Brian Leishman
- Caroline Shiers
- Dave Cuthbert
- Grant Laing
- Peter Barrett
- Tom McEwan