We are in the process of completing our community café we would like to be able to offer good low cost food for people in the local area while providing opportunities for people with learning disabilities.  Our aim is to create a warm welcoming café for all , provide opportunities  for learning  new skills for future independence and potential employment . We would hope that these skills include catering, growing of produce , front of house skills , computer advertising skills and  social skills , spending time with the local community offering friendships and shared learning for all. We hope to operate a weekly drop in community café that there is a soup and sandwich delivered at a very minimal charge .

Funds requested: £1000

Signage and Branding £260 ,  Plants ,seeds , compost , (sustainability) £300  Food basics to start up community cafe drop in session of subsidised soup and sandwich .£560

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 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

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  

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 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

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