We would like to host 2 free events in 2023 for the local community, an Easter Egg hunt & a Santas Grotto. This will be an excellent way of bringing the allotment community & our local community together & showcasing what is achievable on our site, perhaps encouraging individuals to join our waiting list, whilst providing free family fun. the grant would be used to purchase Easter treats, Santa present, decorations, crafts & outdoor games.

Requested Amount: £1000

£500 Easter treats & Santa Gifts £100 Easter & Christmas crafts £250 decorations split between two events £150 outdoor games  

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

The donated bicycles we are recycling, often require components we do not have available.  The ability to replace worn tyres or stretched chains for example, would allow us to make our community bicycles safer and more durable, allowing users to venture further with confidence.  

Funds requested: £650

Replacement bicycles components - £500 Degreasers and lubricants. - £150 

Santa’s Sparkle is an annual event which heralds the start of the festive season on the Island. Beginning with Santa’s arrival by boat and his parade to the High School, we have a day of music performed by local musicians of all disciplines, a market of local crafters, lots of fun activities for children, food, drink and of course, an opportunity to meet Santa. The day ends with a Jack Frost lantern walk, with lanterns made by children during the day and then the lighting of the Christmas tree and fireworks.

We are also applying for the Arts & Culture PB

Amount Requested: £1000

Fireworks £500 Advertising £264 Venue hire £739 Presents from Santa £415 Santa’s Grotto and Decorations £100

We are located next to stage 12 of the Ayrshire Coastal Path above the Meigle at Skelmorlie and some 3 miles North of Largs. The path is a single council maintained tarmac road. The project is to provide free use of our toilet facility and hot/cold drinks to any person be it individual, family or organised group as a means of promoting an active life style using this path for physical exercise, improvement in mental health and appreciation of the stunning coastal and hill scenery. We are open on Sundays from April to September 2023 other days/times by special request.

Requested amount: £800

Maintenance and servicing of our Groundhog welfare unit which contains toilet and mess room: £500 Provision of consumables: £300 Total cost - £800

We are requesting your support for our project aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of people in recovery from or affected by substance use. Our project will run from April 2023 to March 2024 and will involve a group of participants who will meet weekly to plan activities and excursions together. These activities will focus on visiting places of cultural and historical interest, and participants will be encouraged to keep a diary to record their experiences, reflections, and volunteer hours.

Travel expenses: This includes transportation costs for participants, such as bus or train fares to and from excursion destinations, with a budget allocation of £400.

Activity expenses: This includes costs for entry fees to cultural and historical attractions, lunch, equipment rentals, and any other expenses related to the activities planned for the project, with a budget allocation of £400.

Supplies and materials: This includes the cost of any supplies and materials required for the project, such as notebooks, cameras, and first-aid kits, with a budget allocation of £200.

Marketing and outreach: This includes the cost of promoting the project and attracting participants, such as printing flyers, creating posters, and advertising through social media, with a budget allocation of £100

We would like to be able to stock a larger variety of food products especially fresh fruit & vegetables that we can offer to the pantry users at a low cost or even for free. This would help us greatly to promote healthy eating within the local community. 

Funds requested: £1000

The full  amount would be spent on buying fruit & vegetables for panty on a weekly basis 

Due to the current economic climate we are seeing a vast increase in demand for our service so this money will be used to implement and provide a lunch service which hopefully will help eleviate the pressure of our night cafe, as well as provide a warm space and food for the locality.

£1000

Promotion/ Signage - £150 Food Costs £750