About Us About us Founded in 1997, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is an independent charity aiming to get people into the heart of the countryside and the countryside into the hearts of the people. Working in partnership with other organisations and community groups, we help care for some of Scotland’s most spectacular woodlands and trees, work on education and conservation projects, and improve and promote access to the countryside throughout Perth and Kinross, making it one of the most accessible destinations in Scotland. PKCT’s core funders are The Gannochy Trust, Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) and the Forteviot Trust. Additional funding is also secured from external sources for specific project work. What we do Working with communities Over 25 years, we’ve also achieved… Our Team The team is made up of four project officers and a Trust Director. Peter Quinn – Trust Director Bid Strachan – Communities Officer Andrew Barrie – Strategic Routes Officer David Tollick - Conservation Officer Catherine Leatherland - Discovery, Learning & Engagement Officer Fraser Stewart - PR, Marketing and Communications Officer Our Board of Trustees Our Charity Trustees are the people in overall control of Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust. They are responsible for our governance and strategy and for making sure that we are administered effectively. All charity Trustees, including ours, are volunteers. Stephen Woollard – conservation education expert: Chair Cllr Richard Watters – appointed by Perth & Kinross Council Cllr Hugh Anderson - appointed by Perth & Kinross Council Jayne Scott – Financial expert Carol Ann Smith – Influencer and fundraising expert Clare Hamilton – Biodiversity and climate change expert Roger Coppock MBE – Forestry expert Jane Adams - Charity expert Richard Davison - Countryside access expert Clare Pennington - Active travel expert Denise Reid - Biodiversity expert Our Youth Council Finlay Hi, I’m Finlay and I’m 17 years old. I’m incredibly fascinated by the science behind the formation of the countryside and I hope I can use this knowledge to help the trust in my role as a youth council member! Kaitlin Hi, my name is Kaitlin. I am 12 years old and I like going on walks, exploring woodlands and doing lots of water sports. I am looking forward to youth council so I can meet new people and share my love of the outdoors with the community. Kiera Hi, my name is Kiera, I’m 13 years old. I love equestrian vaulting and other equestrian sports. I am looking forward to Youth Council, so that I can help the environment and get people’s voices heard about the local area. Martha Hi my name is Martha. I am 13 years old. I love being active outdoors in general but especially love spending time and caring for my horse. I am looking forward to being part of the youth council as I would like to be more engaged in the projects and decisions in order to improve the environment in my local area. Sun Hi I'm Sun, I love working outdoors and helping to make a difference. I have a job at a local cafe and I love helping out customers and working in the community. I enjoy learning new things, reading, outdoor activities, and meeting new people. I love the idea that I might be able to help influence the decisions made for my generation through the youth council. Our core funders Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust is supported by our core funders, who contribute both practical and financial support to enable us to carry out our work. Our Annual Reports Our Newsletters Issue 4 - October 2022 Issue 3 - May 2022 Issue 2 - November 2021 Issue 1 - May 2021 Manage Cookie Preferences