Jeanfield Swifts Community Football Club is delighted to announce Perth & Kinross Council has formally committed to supporting our Riverside25 development project. This milestone unlocks potential for £1.6M of investment to create a transformative sporting facility for Perth.

A Modern Facility for Our Community

Riverside25 will deliver:
- State-of-the-art all-weather surfaces, enabling year-round play and training
- Reduced environmental footprint, returning valuable green space to community use
- Enhanced connectivity, improved access with enhanced safe active travel routes
- Modern, inclusive facilities designed for our diverse community

Benefits Across Perth & Kinross

This development will create new opportunities for everyone:
- For families: More reliable scheduling with fewer weather cancelations
- For our women's and girls' teams: more appropriate spaces to support one of East of Scotland's strongest female programs
- For youth development: increased participation and professional training environments to nurture local talent
- For local schools: Daytime access for Riverside Primary and Perth Grammar
- For community programs: Expanded capacity for social inclusion initiatives
- For Perth residents: Improved access to quality recreation spaces

Moving Forward

With council backing secured, we're moving quickly to meet funding deadlines, with plans to submit applications within weeks and if successful to complete the facility by March 2026.

The project brings together a powerful partnership for community benefit including Perth & Kinross Council, the Scottish Football Association, Live Active Leisure, and Jeanfield Swifts Community Club .

Click here for full details and information on how you can support this exciting development.

To get involved or learn more, please contact: riverside25@jeanfieldswifts.co.uk