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Marymass Festival Committee
2023-02-13 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
At the last festival we provided a family zone on the moor to provide free activities to young people and families. This was a great success last year and we would love to be able to run it again this year. We would like to be able to provide free pancakes and toppings for people coming through as well as glitter tattoos for young people. In addition, we would like to hire extra activities such as inflatables and simulators to offer for free.
Funds requested: £1000
£150 - pancakes and toppings £100 - glitter tatoo resources £750 - equipment hire (surf simulator, bouncy castle etc)
Total - £1000
Irvine Pipe Band
2023-02-13 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
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
Break A Leg Drama
2023-02-08 • No comments • • Irvine
We have recently seen larger numbers coming to our classesso our aim is to do a production of Annie the musical. we are going to double cast the show so that all students get to be in the performance. Feedback from our Christmas production demonstrated that everyone felt more confident, their mental wellbeing was so much better and enjoyed working on a project with end result.
Requested Amount: £1000
Sound engineer £300 Lapel microphones hire £250 Theatre hire £300 Transport £150
Irvine Youth Forum
2023-02-13 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
We would like some funding to run discos for special occasions throughout the year and also enough to run a tuckshop at the discos to help raise funds for the group. These discos will be ticketed to keep track of numbers but will be free for any young people to attend. The discos have previously been very well attended and provide a great opportunity for young people from across Irvine to come together and meet up.
Funds requested: £1000
West Coast Castles Hire - £200 per disco x 4 community events = £800 Tuckshop materials (sweets, juice crisps etc) - £200
Total - £1000
Springside Youth Group
2023-02-13 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
We would like cooking lessons and to buy hobs and ingredients allowing us to plan and cook a healthy menu promoting a healthy lifestyle with a focus on the rising cost of living. We would like a themed party night where the young people can develop important social and life skills such as planning and budgeting. The group is somewhere young people from the Springside area can come together each week and take part in fun activities, spending time with friends. We would also like to experience a new activity such as ski-ing at Newmilns Dry Ski Slope as well.
Funds requested: £1000
Kitchen equipment and cooking resources £600 Fun / Themed nights £200 Ski Trip £200
Dreghorn Youth Group
2023-02-13 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
We would like to develop our sporting skills by buying a range of sporting equipment and having training from qualified fitness instructors. To relax we would also like to have some TV/ movie nights in the centre which we need a television for. We would also like arts & crafts activities and party nights with food.
Funding requested: £1000
Tv- £150 Arts and crafts - £100 Sports equipment - £100 Food for party nights - £100 Sports instructors - £550
Total - £1000
Sew Lovely
2023-02-13 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
The sewing machines we have been using are old and well used. Unfortunately, we have some machines in need of repair which would cost too much. Our group is well attended by users and non-users alike. The funds we are requesting are to purchase new sewing machines and equipment for the group. This will allow us to continue to provide sewing advice and training for the community. Not only this we provide opportunities for people to come together to socialise, participate in group and individual activities and also promote good mental wellness.
Funds requested: £1000
2 x Janomes sewing machines - £598.00 1 overlocker - £329.00 2 x 6ft folding tables - £98.98 2x4ft folding tables - £69.98 Total - £1,095.96
Haus of Seisay
2023-02-24 • No comments • • Official position 1 • Irvine
This money how go towards our mental health and well being mentors, these mentors work with the young people to promote positive roles model for our care experienced young people. This type of training will empower our learner to feel that they can achieve and have opportunities just like there peers. Some mentors have lived in experience. These are postive role models for our learners.
Amount Requested: £1000
mental health and well being service £1000
Fullarton Community Association
2023-02-21 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
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
Care For The Community Group
2023-02-22 • No comments • • Connected Communities • Irvine
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