We want to give our Adult Drama group a chance to perform a play for communities within the three towns. The group will create the show and it is to be directed by an external industry professional. We want to focus on the local area and all the enchanting stories North Ayrshire and the three towns has to offer. Our Adult Drama group give participants the chance to express themselves, promote the community and reap all the benefits the art s has on mental health and wellbeing.

Requested Amount: £1000

Facilitator Fee: £540 Costumes/Props: £300 Venue Hire: £100 Marketing: £60 Total Cost: £1000  

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 take our young people to the Scout Outdoor Centre at Lochgoilhead where they would take part in adventurous activities including  kayaking, paddle boarding, archery, climbing and abseiling.  These activities will build up their confidence  better health. These new skills are not readily available here .

Requested Amount: £600

Cost of weekend at the activity centre including accommodation, food and activities which includes equipment and tutors is £1781.00

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 

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. 

Recent utility price rises are affecting us and we require additional funding to help pay these bills and perhaps to install LED lighting and insulation to reduce our energy consumption.

Requested Amount: £1000

We would intend to use this money to pay for the low energy lighting.