We would use this fantastic funding to buy gardening and growing resources for out Time Out Tuesdays Group (TOT) based at Redburn Community hub.  Our new TOT sessions will focus on using our local green spaces to grow fruit and vegetables and  allow people to link up and tackle post COVID social isolation. By growing and sharing our produce we will help tackle climate change, the Cost-of-Living crisis and promote healthy and active communities. TOT will promote positive MH&W by providing nature based activities for all ages with a focus on taking some time out, relaxing and recharge.

Funds requested: £1000

Soil/compost/bark - £300 Gardening Equipment and resources - £500 Seeds, plants, pots feed etc - £200  

We would like to increase our charity's profile and visibility within our area so that we are the preferred choice to help families dispose of recyclable household goods.  Therefore we would like to purchase signage, leaflets and marketing boards to promote our charity.

Requested Amount: £1000

Signage: - pull up banners £230, external signage £325 Publicity: - A5 flyers £140 Triangular desk top £120 Design: - £160  

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 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  

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

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