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

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

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

We would like to work with the local food hubs to either remove the financial barrier for 250 Kilwinning residents to access the service or to supply food stocks to the value of £1000 equally between both hubs.

Amount Requested: £1000

We will supply either £500 in value of food items to both food hubs, or we will supply each hub with £500 to mitigate the cost every service user has to access to service.  We would prefer the later option, however we are open to what ever the needs of each service has.

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.

Help us to have a successful 2023 season of producing food at a network of community gardens on the Isle of Arran. Support local volunteers to grow a variety of fruit and vegetables, by investing in good quality compost, vegetable seeds, soft fruit, tools and gardening equipment. 

Amount Requested: £1000

Bulk compost - £500 Vegetable Seeds - £100 Gardening tools - £100 Gardening Equipment and sundries (gloves, fleece, netting etc.) - £100 Soft Fruit - £100 Signage and Access – £100

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