We will use the initial funding to purchase raised beds which will get the project started we will be accessing funding from various organisations to help us build the wider project but this amount would get us started with 5 raised beds as they are £200 each 

Amount Requested: £1,000

As part of the Scottish wildlife pioneer project, we will like to transform an unused part of the allotment into and alchemist trail. This will promote an active and healthy way of learning. Developing the area will encourage active exercise, improve good mental health, reduce social isolation and build confidence.  It will also be a fun way to learning about foraging. Developing this trail will also be another addition to our allotment tour. Our tour at this time includes our honey bees, pipistrelle bats as well as fruit and vegetable growing. 

Requested Amount: £1000

Skip hire £300 Signage £300 Equipment £400

Family classes, which include various types of activities such as painting, graphics, decorative arts, etc., aimed at forming a general idea about the genres of fine art, art history, composition, construction, and perspective, as well as developing creative skills and the ability to present one's works. Also, the goal is to reduce the consequences of social isolation, involve families in joint creative projects, and participate in the organization of artistic events.  

Amount Requested: £380

Supplies   (paper, picture frames, brushes, paints, etc.) - £170 Easels, cutting mats - £160  Printing materials for classes - £50 

We are a local charity who would like £1,000 to provide empowering Personal Safety training and counselling to female survivors of violence (rape, sexual assaults, domestic violence, etc.) in our Barony St John Centre and in local schools to decrease the impact of school bullying and increase pupils' self confidence.

Requested Amount: £1000

2 x Personal Safety workshops in Ardrossan Academy    £300 2 x Personal Safety workshops in Auchenharvie Academy     £300 Personal Safety workshops for Ardrossan Boys Brigade, Ardrossan Girl Guides, Ardrossan Air Cadets £300 Counsellor for trauma victims - 2hrs per person, 4hrs per week over 30 weeks = 120hrs @ £25p/h = £3,000  Personal Safety books for 10 victims @ £5 each    £50

We would like a to have a tutor to come and deliver drama workshops that is inclusive for a very diverse group of individuals to allow them to be creative and expressive .This would be a positive and self confident boosting experience that could be shared with families and friends to showcase talents of the individuals involved. 

Funds requested: £400

Tutor cost  8 sessions  x£50 = £400

We run Garnock Valley Carves, which takes place on Saturday 9th September and is expected to attract around 3000 visitors. 28 carvings (produced by 14 international carvers) will be auctioned at the end of the day, some for community benefit.

The event costs around £12000 to run. We try to make all children's activities free, with reduced entry for families (under 5's are free). Free stalls are offered to all not for profit community groups.

We provide 2 Face Painters, 2 Story Tellers, Play outdoors, Axe Throwing, Hands on learning at the Amateur Radio station, Wood working skills, and others.

Funds requested: £1000 to cover face painting and storytelling.

We have provided a breakdown of last year’s costs, and we plan to bring in additional funding from other sources to cover the outstanding costs:

Hire of 2 Face Painters @ £250 each   = £500

Hire of Story Tellers @ £250 each     = £500

Hire of Play Outdoors @ £650 + Vat   = £780

Hire of Marquee 1 @ £400                  =£400

Council Event Fees                               = £494

Hire of Toilets  6 off                              =£576

Insurance for the event                        = £406.35

Total of above (Last years prices)         = £3,656.35

These are only some of the costs involved in running this prestigious event for the area.

We are looking to run an event for the Bourtreehill Area and wider community of Irvine to bring together the vulnerable and those in poverty who are struggling under the current financial crisis. We will provide them with food, heating and entertainment. At the event we will give them advice on where they can get help and sign post them.

Funds requested: £450

Food £300 Entertainment £150