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

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 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

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 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  

We want to reopen our tidal pool in Saltcoats which has been neglected for many years. A recent feasibility study has confirmed that this is possible. Outdoor swimming continues to be very popular and investing in our pool will promote outdoor swimming and other activities ensuring safe outdoor water activities for all. It will provide an opportunity to swim outdoors, have fun sessions in the pool and more. It will improve community health and wellbeing. Key to success is to widely promote our project to continue to gather community views. Engagement to date has been extremely positive.

Requested Amount: £750

Publicity - Pull up banners  250 Publicity - Promotional materials (pens, pencils, key rings, car stickers) - 200 Community Event Venue - hire Saltcoats Town Hall for community event September/October(inc refreshments) - 300

We have created a new Table Tennis Club for Largs and the local north coast and Cumbrae area, that will benefit the whole community, irrespective of age, ability and health. We run an open-to-all group session with activities for all abilities and ages. We have had attendance from ages 6 months to 93yrs! We offer FREE sessions for those under 18yrs. Our project is to hire or train our members to coach and train players. Our project will pay for attendance at accredited courses to develop players of all ages, through fun table tennis based activities.

Amount requested: £705

Attendance at Tennis Scotland's Coaching Level 1 course in Edinburgh, for 3 people including travel expenses. Course fee £135, course is on two days but separated by several weeks so there will be double travel expenses, estimated at £50 per visit, per person. £135+£100= £235 per person x 3 people = £705. Shared travel will reduce the costs, any reduced cost saving will be utilised for other training activities.