I would like to run an art club in partnership with the North Ayrshire Foodbank. Since November I have been providing arts and crafts sessions every week at the Foodbank's warm hub, which have been increasingly popular. Sadly, the funding is being pulled and so the people I've been working will no longer have these free sessions to attend, which was part of their weekly routine. I would use the money to run a weekly art club within the Foodbank, which would teach various practical skills, but also aim to build self-confidence, self-worth, and reduce social isolation.  

The North Ayrshire Foodbank have said that if i received the Arts and Culture funding then they would enter partnership with me and provide an additional £400 to run the project.

Amount Requested: £400

lead tutor - over 24hrs work over 12 weeks - £360 tutor assistant - 8 hrs work over 4 weeks - £120 materials - £250 promotional materials/leaflets etc. - £20 refreshments - £30 resolution of course (will be decided upon by participants) - £50

We are a non registered organisation and we're applying for this funding to continue working with people in the three towns.  We were successful in receiving funding from this programme last year and our workshops have been well received in the Argyll Centre, CLASP HOPE Project and Saltcoats library. We wish to continue to support groups and individuals to be creative in a variety of crafts including working with textiles, knitting and a wide variety of papercrafts. In addition, this year we wish to extend into Ardrossan. 

Amount Requested: £400

Materials £350 Promotion and Handouts £50

We would like to purchase foldable gym mats that can be given to kids to take home to practice their exercise's/dances. These mats could also be used in class times if required. This will help the kids develop their skills, while having a focus on their health and wellbeing. 

Amount Requested: £400

Equipment for young people that may struggle financially, in particular foldable gym mats £400