Young people have highlighted concerns over the current Poverty Crisis and the impact this is having on their Health and Wellbeing and other young people and families in the local community.  The plan is to introduce a shop area within the school to provide ease of access for young people to collect a range of items (toiletries and clothing ie- tights, socks etc) for themselves and their families which they will need due the current economic crisis.

Amount Requested: £1000

£500 on toiletries such as deodorant, shampoo and toothpaste  £500 on Clothing – basic school wear and other items such as socks, tee-shirts and jackets.

The school will match anything that we raise to enhance the available resources for the young people to access,  there will be no charge to the young people and their families as this is to help provide items that is necessary for health and wellbeing during the current cost of living crisis

We would like to take our young people to the Scout Outdoor Centre at Lochgoilhead where they would take part in adventurous activities including  kayaking, paddle boarding, archery, climbing and abseiling.  These activities will build up their confidence  better health. These new skills are not readily available here .

Requested Amount: £600

Cost of weekend at the activity centre including accommodation, food and activities which includes equipment and tutors is £1781.00

Our project will consist of hiring a professional grade 1 instructor to come to our meeting nights in the 10 week run up to competition season. As well as training the main band, they will also do sessions with beginners and intermediate players to gain an insight into professional pipe band playing. This experience will be beneficial for socially disadvantaged players who would not be able to afford an experience like this otherwise. There are also well known benefits to playing a music instrument for mental health and wellbeing.

Funds requested: £400

£20 per night, 2 nights a week for 10 weeks (20 x 2 x 10 = 400)

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  

We started a Warm Room in a very much underused hall. This is helping people save on their energy and food costs. We supply free hot drinks, snacks, filled rolls and homemade soup. People can enjoy various activities and company which helps with mental well-being and combating isolation. We have all age groups, from babies to pensioners, using the Warm Room.

Amount Requested: £1000

A Food Handling Course for all our volunteers - £250 Arts and crafts equipment - £100 Storage cupboards - £200 Water urn - £100 Food - £250 Clothing - £100

We wish to purchase some Art materials.  One of our aims is for activities within the Town Hall to be all inclusive and to provide a central and welcoming space to enhance social well being and cohesion. Problems of isolation and stress will be alleviated and if we are able to reduce our costs using funded materials problems of financial constraints will not prevent some who might otherwise not be able to benefit.

Amount requested: £400

Desk top easels                          £176.98 Canvas Boards                             £26.38  Acrylic Paints                              £186.99  Sketching pencils and sharpener.      £9.96

We would hold a free street party on the 8th of May 2023 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles. We would like to mark this occasion by holding a street party and encourage people in the community to get together by offering a free fun fair and free food. Encouraging people from all walks of life to enjoy a free fun event in their local community.  We are also developing a community garden at Towerlands Community Centre and this would give us an audience to try and get volunteers to help develop the garden so we can grow fresh food for our the farm basket the associations food larder.

Requested Amount: £1000

Fun Fair £600 outdoor storage shed £240.00 garden tools £160