We are seeking funding to pay for expedition equipment for our pupils (predominately our deprived/ disadvantaged young people) to use not only during DofE Expeditions, but during some Physical, Skills and Residential sectional activities too. We currently have a small supply of equipment that participants have access to, but with an increase in disadvantaged young people attending our group and our existing kit becoming redundant after constant use, we require a large number of additional items. Equipment items for running DofE sessions can include outdoor equipment (tents, walking boots, sleeping bags, etc.) and expedition food (our journeys can last up to 5 days in duration - food costs are a struggle for many of our participants, particularly the ones who obtain free school meals.

Requested Amount: £1000

DofE Expedition equipment (e.g. tents, walking boots, waterproof jackets) - £1000

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  

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)

To sustain & develop our pilot recovery hub for people affected from substance use by providing educational materials to create a lived experience conversation cafe, support groups, health and wellness resources, training & employability skills, access to advice & information and community connections.  We hope to serve as an accessible, central hub to the local community connecting individuals in recovery & those affected by addiction serving with resources and support networks, with a no wrong door approach.

Funds requested: £1000

Contribution to Irvine Youth Forum charity to assist with costs to allow them to continue to provide the space for us - £500 Provision of Snack & hot drink - £300 Resources such as writing materials/educational resources throughout the year £200  

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 would like to purchase software so that we can list and categorise our collection. It will allow members, volunteers and visitors to access our collection with a view to carrying out research including family history research

Funds requested: £925

Modes Compact Software-£650 Support for one year-£75 Initial training for group-£200