Working in 2022 with members of the congregation together with clients of Crossreach 's Umbrella Project and pupils from Glebe Primary School, we have created the framework of a community garden in what was an unused and overgrown space within our grounds at the rear of the church hall.

However, we now need to build on what was achieved last year and great raised plant beds to to allow the less able bodied to participate and create seating areas to allow for social interaction. 

Funds requested: £950

Timber to build the frames  approx. £250 Lining for the frames:           approx £80  (£8 per roll) Soil for frames:                     approx  £240  (£6 per pack of 50L) Bark for seating area            approx £180   (£8 per pack of 100L) Chairs & Tables                    approx  £200

Irvine Pipe Band would like to get new equipment for training and uniforms for members of the band who are not able to afford their own equipment. The project will link people up from all walks of life including New Scots as well as others from across North Ayrshire who share a passion for Scottish music. The band provides an opportunity for people to boost their mental health and wellbeing by making new friends and taking up an instrument completely free of charge.

Funds requested: £1000

New communal instruments i.e. drums - £500 Hall let hire - £100 Uniforms for young people - £250 Tutoring from professionals - £150  Total - £1000

We are looking to run an event for the Bourtreehill Area and wider community of Irvine to bring together the vulnerable and those in poverty who are struggling under the current financial crisis. We will provide them with food, heating and entertainment. At the event we will give them advice on where they can get help and sign post them.

Funds requested: £450

Food £300 Entertainment £150  

We would like funding to help continue the breakfast club over the next few months as previous funding has now come to an end. The breakfast club costs just over £100 per week to run, providing free breakfasts to 60-80 people every week it runs. This helps reduce the impact of the cost of living by allowing people to come to a warm safe space for food. It also helps link people up and improve mental health and wellbeing by bringing the community together.

Requested Amount: £1000

week x 10 weeks Total - £1000

Full breakdown of individual items available on request (bacon, eggs, slice, beans etc.)

We would use this fantastic funding to buy gardening and growing resources for out Time Out Tuesdays Group (TOT) based at Redburn Community hub.  Our new TOT sessions will focus on using our local green spaces to grow fruit and vegetables and  allow people to link up and tackle post COVID social isolation. By growing and sharing our produce we will help tackle climate change, the Cost-of-Living crisis and promote healthy and active communities. TOT will promote positive MH&W by providing nature based activities for all ages with a focus on taking some time out, relaxing and recharge.

Funds requested: £1000

Soil/compost/bark - £300 Gardening Equipment and resources - £500 Seeds, plants, pots feed etc - £200  

We wish to improve our community’s overall health and wellbeing. Providing practical support as individuals not only continue to try and recover from the Coronavirus pandemic but also now strive to navigate their way through new challenges arising from the current cost of living crisis.  

Through facilitating monthly “Community Sunday Afternoon Get Togethers” we wish to provide free access to help tackle both food and fuel poverty, whilst at the same time offering opportunities for inclusive activities. These inclusive activities will help to address some of the social isolation issues that many vulnerable members of our community are currently experiencing. 

Funding requested: £800 to contribute towards the cost of food and drinks provision at the Get Togethers