The funding will be used to support families who are struggling to pay the monthly fees for their children due to financial constraints.  Our monthly fees are minimal and the only reason we able do this is because of the volunteer coaches, however we are aware of families who are heavily impacted by the increase in the cost of living.  Therefore, this money will be used to take the pressure off identified families as we do not want any child to be excluded from having access to being part of a team and keeping fit mentally and physically.   

Requested Amount: £1000

£300 towards subsidising or fully purchasing football kit for struggling families.  £700 covering or part covering monthly fees for identified families. 

We are aiming to hire hayocks Hall x3 seperate hour long slots throughout each week, each group being for a different age range, filled with equipment that interests those with asn as well as being safe for them to use. Creating a calm environment where the kids can spend time with others similar to them without the noise and running around that other kids create. The place can be judgement free. 

Requested Amount: £750

£600 on toys and equipment  £150 on hall hire  £100 tillware, coffee cups, teabags biscuits, kids cups etc 

We would like to give our Brownies the opportunity to take part in the Girlguiding programme which includes learning new hobbies, getting creative, developing skills having outdoor adventures, cooking and learning life skills. We would also like go on a summer outing of the girls choosing. This will enable children to socialise by meeting new friends and participating in fun activities that they may not be able to participate in due to the current cost of living crisis.

Requested Amount: £1000

Art & Craft activities- £300 Unit outing to enable children to participate in activities that may cost too much for families at the moment- £350 badges and uniforms £200 sports equipment £150 

We are a local charity who would like £1,000 to provide empowering Personal Safety training and counselling to female survivors of violence (rape, sexual assaults, domestic violence, etc.) in our Barony St John Centre and in local schools to decrease the impact of school bullying and increase pupils' self confidence.

Requested Amount: £1000

2 x Personal Safety workshops in Ardrossan Academy    £300 2 x Personal Safety workshops in Auchenharvie Academy     £300 Personal Safety workshops for Ardrossan Boys Brigade, Ardrossan Girl Guides, Ardrossan Air Cadets £300 Counsellor for trauma victims - 2hrs per person, 4hrs per week over 30 weeks = 120hrs @ £25p/h = £3,000  Personal Safety books for 10 victims @ £5 each    £50

We are requesting your support for our project aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of people in recovery from or affected by substance use. Our project will run from April 2023 to March 2024 and will involve a group of participants who will meet weekly to plan activities and excursions together. These activities will focus on visiting places of cultural and historical interest, and participants will be encouraged to keep a diary to record their experiences, reflections, and volunteer hours.

Travel expenses: This includes transportation costs for participants, such as bus or train fares to and from excursion destinations, with a budget allocation of £400.

Activity expenses: This includes costs for entry fees to cultural and historical attractions, lunch, equipment rentals, and any other expenses related to the activities planned for the project, with a budget allocation of £400.

Supplies and materials: This includes the cost of any supplies and materials required for the project, such as notebooks, cameras, and first-aid kits, with a budget allocation of £200.

Marketing and outreach: This includes the cost of promoting the project and attracting participants, such as printing flyers, creating posters, and advertising through social media, with a budget allocation of £100

We want to reopen our tidal pool in Saltcoats which has been neglected for many years. A recent feasibility study has confirmed that this is possible. Outdoor swimming continues to be very popular and investing in our pool will promote outdoor swimming and other activities ensuring safe outdoor water activities for all. It will provide an opportunity to swim outdoors, have fun sessions in the pool and more. It will improve community health and wellbeing. Key to success is to widely promote our project to continue to gather community views. Engagement to date has been extremely positive.

Requested Amount: £750

Publicity - Pull up banners  250 Publicity - Promotional materials (pens, pencils, key rings, car stickers) - 200 Community Event Venue - hire Saltcoats Town Hall for community event September/October(inc refreshments) - 300