We would like to purchase 8 Robotic pets ( dogs or cats) to distribute to people living at home with Dementia. Research and anecdotal evidence show that robotic pets helps people living with Dementia on multiple levels. 1 A reduction in anxiety, agitation, stress, and depression and an enhanced sense of wellbeing  2 Improved social interaction and communication with family /caregivers. 3 The ability to self-soothe with a safe activity that does not require close supervision. 4 The resurrection of happy memories of former beloved pets, or other times that gave them pleasures  5 Reduction in the need for anti-psychotic medication.

Amount requested: £1,000

Robotic Dogs Joy for All B9108 companion golden pup on Amazon £124.60 x 4 = £498.40 Robotic cat Joy for all A7594 orange tabby on Amazon  £124 x4 = £496

In addition to the current cookery classes we provide, we would like to add a monthly class teaching people how to budget, and prepare meals that are cooked in a slow-cooker. Those involved would be provided with a slow-cooker and all ingredients. Each class will include the preparation of meals that can be frozen and cooked at home. The featured recipes will be served during the class for all involved to taste. All classes will offer both hands-on participation, and also provide a warm space for those who prefer to watch and learn and taste the dishes featured.

Amount requested: £1,000

Slow-cookers - £350 Food and Ingredients - £275 Packaging and food containers - £135 Fuel for the portable gas cookers (used during 4 classes) - £90 Office materials/Promotion (ink, paper, printing costs) - £150 Total:£1000

The funding will allow us to buy much needed resources for the group. This would encourage more young people to attend and tackle social isolation in this rural village which has a massive effect on  mental health and contributes to stress, anxiety.

By purchasing new resources that will encourage members of the group to return as well as attract new members. 

We are looking to reduce the young peoples stress and anxiety in the locality as well as promoting diversity and social inclusion.  

Amount requested: £1,000

Board Games from Amazon                 = £165 STEM activities                                      = £225 Chess sets £25 each x 5                        = £125 Glue slime kits, class sets £70 each x 2 = £140 Sports equipment                                  =£ 97 Bluetooth portable speaker                   =£248

TOTAL                                                    =£1000  

The children and parents would like to develop an area in front of the school for the whole community to work together to create a seated area, a butterfly/ bee garden and flower planters to encourage families and the wider community to use the space to socialise across the generations and appreciate nature.

Amount requested: £1,000

2 recycled picnic benches - £400 each = £800 Gardening equipment eg. spades, forks, buckets and gloves- £100 Seeds and bedding plants £100

Continue improving local life and well-being of the community by extending the range of our activities and by being able to cover the travelling costs of off island speakers to our monthly meetings. Extending our activities by promoting civic pride and active citizenship by adopting a flower bed in the town and participating in a beach clean with the Field Studies Centre. Reduce social isolation by funding an off island bus trip for members Continue developing skills and intergenerational activities by our Handiwives group continuing to support pupils of Cumbrae Primary School  

Amount Requested: £950

£200 to cover cost of preparing, planting and caring for an adopted flower bed / planter £300 to enhance to the running of our monthly meetings and activities. £450 to pay for off island bus trip