We would like to purchase foldable gym mats that can be given to kids to take home to practice their exercise's/dances. These mats could also be used in class times if required. This will help the kids develop their skills, while having a focus on their health and wellbeing. 

Amount Requested: £400

Equipment for young people that may struggle financially, in particular foldable gym mats £400

We would like funding to help continue the breakfast club over the next few months as previous funding has now come to an end. The breakfast club costs just over £100 per week to run, providing free breakfasts to 60-80 people every week it runs. This helps reduce the impact of the cost of living by allowing people to come to a warm safe space for food. It also helps link people up and improve mental health and wellbeing by bringing the community together.

Requested Amount: £1000

week x 10 weeks Total - £1000

Full breakdown of individual items available on request (bacon, eggs, slice, beans etc.)

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 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

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 

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