Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £5,000
- Where they fund
- Perth and Kinross, Perth Central Conservation Area, Kinnoull Conservation Area
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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pkht.org.ukAbout Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is an independent Scottish charity dedicated to protecting, conserving, enhancing, and promoting the historic environment across the Perth and Kinross area. The Trust funds appropriate repairs to historic buildings and fabric, prioritising projects that maintain or restore existing historic features. It operates two main grant schemes: the Perth City Heritage Fund, which focuses on properties within the Perth Central and Kinnoull Conservation Areas, and the Community Heritage Grant Fund, which supports community-led projects across the wider county. Match funding is required for both schemes, with preference given to projects that can secure additional support. The Trust is distinctive for its strong local focus on conservation areas and its emphasis on heritage-led regeneration through careful, appropriate repairs.
What Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust funds
The Trust funds capital works and project delivery that repair or restore the historic fabric of buildings, including conversions that bring historic buildings back into use. Eligible works are those carried out specifically to maintain or restore existing historic features, such as comprehensive tenement repairs. The Perth City Heritage Fund supports properties within the Perth Central and Kinnoull Conservation Areas, while the Community Heritage Grant Fund supports community-led projects across the wider Perth and Kinross area, with preference given to projects outwith Perth City. The Trust prioritises projects that would otherwise struggle to access significant funds.
Who can apply
Grants are awarded to owners or guardians of historic buildings, local charities, social enterprises, and community groups. The Trust supports projects that benefit the general public and rural communities, with a strong local focus on Perth and Kinross. Applicants should be based in or delivering within the local authority area. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and gives priority to projects that can secure match funding, as well as those unable to access significant other funds.
What Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund routine maintenance, new works or extensions, or projects that use modern cement. Retrospective applications are not considered. Projects that are eligible for assistance from the Perth City Heritage Fund cannot apply to the Community Heritage Grant Fund.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides grants that require match funding, with a guide that major grants for comprehensive tenement repairs may cover up to 50% of costs. It prioritises projects with match funding and those unable to access significant other funds. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and supports both capital works and project delivery, with a focus on heritage-led regeneration.
How much does Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust give?
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~8 weeks
- Match funding required
- Two-stage process
- Match funding required
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust funds — and what they won't
Preference given to projects outwith Perth City. Priority to projects with match funding. Projects unable to access significant other funds.
The full exclusions list (2)
- Retrospective applications not considered. Routine maintenance not eligible. Not eligible for assistance from Perth City Heritage Fund.
- Routine maintenance not eligible. Work using modern cement not eligible. New works or extensions not eligible. Retrospective applications not considered.
Good to know
How to apply to Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust's application asks
We hold the 4 questions from Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Position of Enquiry Applicant: Owner Tenant Manager Agent Other”
“Upload a document (.PDF) to support your enquiry”
2 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust provide?
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust runs 2 grant programmes — Community Heritage Grant Fund: Up to £5,000.
Where does Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust fund charities?
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust funds charities operating in Perth and Kinross, Perth Central Conservation Area, Kinnoull Conservation Area.
Does Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Retrospective applications not considered. Routine maintenance not eligible. Not eligible for assistance from Perth City Heritage Fund.; Routine maintenance not eligible. Work using modern cement not eligible. New works or extensions not eligible. Retrospective applications not considered.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust?
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: online application form.
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