Working in 2022 with members of the congregation together with clients of Crossreach 's Umbrella Project and pupils from Glebe Primary School, we have created the framework of a community garden in what was an unused and overgrown space within our grounds at the rear of the church hall.

However, we now need to build on what was achieved last year and great raised plant beds to to allow the less able bodied to participate and create seating areas to allow for social interaction. 

Funds requested: £950

Timber to build the frames  approx. £250 Lining for the frames:           approx £80  (£8 per roll) Soil for frames:                     approx  £240  (£6 per pack of 50L) Bark for seating area            approx £180   (£8 per pack of 100L) Chairs & Tables                    approx  £200

We would like to host a series of cinema events to further our aims as above, highlighting the LGBTQIA+ community, providing educational opportunities, helping gather and provide support opportunities for LGBTQi Citizens and others and establish a network of information and connect with others to ensure the needs and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ population is represented appropriately and effectively.  Our core values of Celebrate and Educate are central to this idea and provides a new and exciting opportunity to create a significantly improved venue within our community-whilst testing out if there is support to develop the idea further and provide evidence of both need and positive outcomes?

We hope to secure additional funding to provide free seats to those under 16 (where the screening licence permits) working in partnership with young people from High School and the Youth foundation and will contribute as a sustainable funding stream to assist with Arran Pride event and build community among the LGBTQIA+ population and support other areas develop their own local Pride and social events!  Our aim is to charge a maximum of £5 per seat.

Amount Requested: £1000

The Mobile Cinema hire x 4 £200              = £800.00 Venue Hire 4 x £120                                   = £480.00 Insurances 1 x £800                                   = £800.00 Accommodation Costs 4 x £120                = £480.00 Transport costs 4 x £59.90                         = £239.60 Film Hire 4 x average £83                          = £332.00 Film Annual Licence 1 x £150                  = £150.00

In June 2022, LCC set up a sub group "Access to Food" Terms of Reference is to " Assist local groups to maintain/expand services providing food to people in need Outreached to local groups and formed a working relationship with Largs Naz (Largs Church of the Nazarene) who in conjunction with additional support have established a range of activities centred around providing food in a dignified and person centred manner.

Amount requested: £900

Sat Takeaway Homebake £50 per session fortnightly for 3 months =£120 Thur Common Ground £40 per session weekly for 3 months          = £540 Wed Souper Storytime £20 per session weekly for 3 months          = £240

We are building an accessible, family friendly cycling facility at Dyemill, Lamlash.  Opening in August 2023, the facility will encourage community wide social connections, physical activity benefiting health and wellbeing, encourage positive environmental practice including, composting toilet, solar powered floodlights, rainwater harvesting and community trail maintenance through volunteering.  Our large, open shelter adjacent the pump track will encourage all weather use of the facility.  We would like this funding to go towards an open fire and flue, improving the seasonal use of the space, and encouraging opportunity for increased social interaction beyond bikes.

Amount Requested: £1000

Donated concrete culvert pipe to form base of open fire. £500 - to constrct bespoke fire hood. £500 - for 150mm stove flue pipe and fittings.

We will organise art/craft sessions for adults and hold Tea Dances for our older community members in the regenerated Town Hall. This will bring people together to connect with each other, learn new skills and stay active.   As we want to make sure everyone can participate in the activities, regardless of ability to pay, we will use the money to cover the room let fees for these events.

Requested Amount: £960

48hrs @£12/hr front room hire for adult Art/Craft sessions= £576 12 hrs @ £15 main hall hire Room hire inc. refreshments for adult/elderly Tea Dances = £390  

This money would allow us to expand the resources and information we can offer to families involved. It would give us the opportunity to bring in external partners to share further information and benefit mental and wellbeing in households. It would allow us to provide more meaningful and relevant activities funding new resources. It would also give families an option to choose different topics where we could pull supportive services in to holistically support the whole family. This will promote positive and healthy wellbeing whilst promoting peer support within the community. 

Amount Requested: £1000

Food and drinks for families: £100 External partners £400 Child activity resources: £250 Parent resources: £250