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Viewlands Playground

Fundraising & Grants

Transforming the Viewlands playground is an ambitious multi-year project. As the school has a very limited internal budget, this project relies almost entirely on external grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising.

Our Funding Roadmap

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Based on the indicative costs discussed by our working group, we have set a long-term target of £200,000 – £250,000 for a full redevelopment.

To ensure this is realistic and deliverable, we are working to raise funds and deliver improvements in phases:

  1. Phase 1: Quick Wins & Safety Current Focus Funded primarily through the Parent Council and local community grants. This phase addresses immediate safety repairs, additional seating for younger pupils, and early landscaping projects to build momentum.

  2. Phase 2: Professional Design & Consultation Securing professional advice to finalise our master plan and avoid costly design mistakes. This stage will be funded primarily through the Parent Council and ensures our vision is robust enough to secure major investment.

  3. Later Phases: Staged Transformation Applying to major national bodies and corporate partners to fund the delivery of our overall vision, delivered in manageable sections.

Identified Grant Opportunities

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We have identified several funding streams that align with our project goals. Our strategy is to target a diverse range of sources to ensure the project’s sustainability.

Major Funders

  • National Lottery Community Fund: We are exploring seed funding for design and major capital grants.
  • Gannochy Trust: A key partner for Perth-based community improvements.
  • SportScotland: To support the development of active play and sports facilities.

Retail & Local Grants

  • Tesco Stronger Starts: Local “blue token” voting to support early-phase projects.
  • Wickes Community Grant: Providing material support and funding for timber and landscaping.

Transparency & Governance

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Every pound raised is dedicated to the playground redevelopment.

  • Financial Oversight: All funds are managed through the Viewlands Parent Council, which provides full financial oversight and transparency.
  • Track Record: We are building on recent successes, such as the works supported by the Westbank Project, to prove that we can deliver high-quality improvements efficiently.