We are a new youth group and are starting from scratch and would like to build up some arts & craft resources and sports equipment such as a table tennis table.  We would also like a speaker and projector and screen to allow us to have discos, movie nights or quizzes.  These activities will allow us to have fun with our friends in a safe space away from school and home.

Funds requested: £1000

Projector and screen – £200 Speaker - £30 Table tennis table - £160 Sports equipment - £250 Arts and crafts - £250 Chess – £10 14 in 1 multi games table- £100 

Total - £1000

After the success of last years information day with over 200 people attending we would like to hold another information day for over 55's in the community and tell them about the activities and services they can access in their area. We want to inform about the voluntary sector opportunities including specialised groups eg Age Scotland, Dementia Scotland etc. We want to provide entertainment and refreshments. 

Funds requested: £1000

Hall Hire £150, Catering £400, Entertainment (2 hours musician's) £200, Publicity Materials £250

As a new starting committee we would like to apply for a budget for a trip, live entertainment at Vennel Gardens and purchase public liability insurance. 

Funds requested: £1000

Public Liability £140 Trip (Bus hire) £450 Entertainment (live performers) £410

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

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

We would like the funding to buy supplies such as wool and material to make fidget muffs as well as fidget blankets/ aprons to give out to local nursing homes and vulnerable people. The group works in partnership with Woodland View Hospital and have links with vulnerable elderly people in the community who benefit from the items we make.

Funds requested: £600

Wool (various) - £200 100g ball, £3.58 200g ball, £9.99 300g ball, £11.60

Material (various) - £400 £34.18 per metre  £6.99 per metre  £25.36 per metre 

Our project is to teach basic life support (CPR) skills to people from across Irvine at events where we engage with the public and from our base at the beach park. We already do this in a limited capacity using CPR training dolls, but we would like to buy 20 sets so that we can teach bigger groups and take it into school.

Funds requested: £1000

BHF Push Call Rescue kit - £534.60 x 2 Total - £1000 (plus £69.70 contribution)

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  

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