Culture Perth & Kinross

What Culture Perth & Kinross does

Culture Perth and Kinross is an independent registered charity established in 2016 in Perth, Scotland, delivering integrated museum, gallery, archive, and library services across the Perth & Kinross region. Its core portfolio comprises Perth Museum (opened March 2024 in the transformed former City Hall), Perth Art Gallery, the AK Bell Library hub, fourteen community library branches, and a mobile library service, with supplementary programs including Digital Maker_Spaces (3D printing, scanning, robotics, audio/video editing), Local & Family History Service, Perth & Kinross Archive, Lend and Mend Hubs, Books on Wheels, Warm Spaces, and the Perthshire Seed Library.

The trust serves a broad public across Perth & Kinross, targeting general visitors and tourists, children and families, schools, family and local historians, creatives and small businesses, and community groups. Service delivery is free at the point of use for museums and galleries, with a freemium digital e-library (Ancestry, British Newspaper Archive, Theory Test Pro, Oxford Dictionaries Premium, National Library of Scotland eResources, Trove, Access to Research) accessible to library-card holders. The underlying technology stack consists of standard digital creative tools — Ultimaker3 3D printers, iPad-based 3D scanners, A3 large-format scanners, and software such as Cura, GIMP, Krita, Scribus, Audacity, DaVinci Resolve, and LibreOffice — plus the Bloomberg Connects third-party digital guide app launched in February 2026. The organization is recognized as holding a Nationally Significant Collection, including the Stone of Destiny, and operates with Living Wage Accreditation.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: donations and charitable grants (National Lottery Community Fund, LEADER, National Fund for Acquisitions, John Lewis Circular Future Fund), core local authority funding from Perth & Kinross Council, venue hire for community and corporate events, ticketing for paid exhibitions (£6/£4.50) and workshops (up to £45), and paid Local & Family History research services (£37/half hour). Pricing across consumer services is freemium with pay-as-you-go unit pricing for premium offerings. Strategic reach is amplified by partnerships with National Library of Scotland, NHS Tayside, Scottish Book Trust, UNESCO Creative Cities, and Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, supporting the trust's role as a regional convening body for culture, health, and community well-being.

Name

Culture Perth & Kinross

Legal name

Culture Perth and Kinross

Website

https://culturepk.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Culture Perth and Kinross is an independent Scottish charity (founded 2016) that operates Perth Museum, Perth Art Gallery, 14+ libraries, and archive services across the Perth & Kinross region, serving residents, visitors, schools, and community groups with free cultural and learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Public Library Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (712110), Historical Sites (712120), Libraries and Archives (51921), Museums (71211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Heritage & Indigenous-Led Visitor Services (Tribal Tours, Heritage Sites, Co-management) (THAAAGAL)

Keywords

• Museum and gallery services
• Public library services
• Community cultural services
• Archive and family history
• Heritage education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Support: As an independent registered charity, Culture Perth & Kinross relies heavily on donations from the public, charitable trusts, and grant funding from organizations like The National Lottery Community Fund, Rural Perth and Kinross LEADER Programme, and National Fund for Acquisitions.
2. Venue Hire: Revenue generated from hiring out venues and spaces for events, community use, and private functions. The organization offers a huge range of spaces suitable for community, charity, and business events.
3. Event Ticketing: Revenue from paid exhibitions, workshops, and events including craft workshops (£45), talks and lectures (£7.50/£5), and some exhibitions (£6/£4.50).
4. Local Authority Funding: Core funding and support from Perth and Kinross Council for library services and cultural operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Culture Perth & Kinross is an independent charitable trust that manages and delivers integrated museum, gallery, archive, and library services across the Perth & Kinross region of Scotland. It operates Perth Museum, Perth Art Gallery, 14 community libraries, a mobile library, the Perth & Kinross Archive, and the Local & Family History Service, while running community programmes including Digital Maker_Spaces, Lend and Mend Hubs, Books on Wheels, Bookbug sessions, and venue hire. The organisation's offerings are predominantly free at the point of use, funded by donations, grants, local authority support, and event/venue fees.

Product overview

Culture Perth & Kinross operates as a unified charitable trust managing museums, galleries, archives, and libraries across Perth & Kinross, Scotland. The core portfolio includes Perth Museum (opened 2024), Perth Art Gallery, the AK Bell Library hub, 14 community libraries, and a mobile library service. Key services include Maker_Spaces with creative technology equipment, Local & Family History archives, a Digital E-Library with e-resources, Lend and Mend Hubs for textile repair, Books on Wheels delivery service, Warm Spaces community support, and the Perthshire Seed Library. Perth Museum hosts major exhibitions including The Stone of Destiny and rotating shows like The Last Letter and Scottish Colourists. The Bloomberg Connects digital guide enhances museum visits via mobile app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perth Museum Award-winning museum opened March 2024 in the transformed former City Hall, showcasing 10,000 years of Scottish and international history through a Perth and Kinross lens, featuring The Stone of Destiny immersive experience; free admission with donations welcome.
• Perth Art Gallery

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000 visitors welcomed in 27 months at Perth Museum, exceeding 167,000 annual target
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Library of ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOUTWITH programme partnership bringing national collection items to regional venues. The National Library loans significant items including Mary, Queen of Scots' Last Letter and Robert Burns manuscripts for exhibition at Perth Museum and AK Bell Library.
• Perth and Kinross CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary local authority partner providing core funding and support. Collaborates on UNESCO Creative City designation, public artworks, and cultural strategy development.
• Perth Theatre and Concert HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of the first Perth & Kinross Cultural Summit to shape the future of culture in the region.
• Perth UNESCO City of Craft and Folk ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Vennels exhibition and craft heritage projects. Partnership to develop public artworks inspired by vennels heritage.
• NHS TaysidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide Libraries for Health & Wellbeing with self-help books covering various health topics.
• Scottish Book TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bookbug national Early Years programme delivery through local libraries, including training, advice, and Bookbug bags of books.
• Bloomberg PhilanthropiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide Bloomberg Connects digital guide app for Perth Museum, enhancing accessibility and cultural connection.
• Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaged pilot programme selecting AK Bell Library as one of nine library partners across Scotland to host Lend and Mend Hubs.
• Museums Galleries ScotlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvited Culture Perth & Kinross to share Skills for Careers Day approach at Knowledge Exchange event as example of innovative inclusive practice.
• Lyon & TurnbullminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors of The Scottish Colourists Revealed exhibition at Perth Art Gallery.
• AvivaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtwork lender for The Scottish Colourists Revealed exhibition.
• National Trust for ScotlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtwork lender for The Scottish Colourists Revealed exhibition.
• Royal Scottish AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtwork lender for The Scottish Colourists Revealed exhibition.
• UK National Commission for UNESCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal to Global programme connecting UNESCO Designated Sites across UK. Hosted workshop sessions in Perth.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cultureperthandkinross
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpklibraries
• Xx.com/culturepandk

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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