At this time we run Woodwynds wee shoap and Woodys community diner. These are to provide low cost hot food as a heat hub and a community shop which provides groceries including fresh meat and fruit. We wish to continue to provide food and essential items for residents tackling food poverty.

Amount Requested:£1000

Fresh fruit £500 over 5 weeks Freshmeat and pastry £500 over 5 weeks  

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.

We intend to hold a concert in Geilsand hall in April 2023 and would like to invite a choir such as Beith/Gateside School or perhaps Garnock Campus Choir and piper. The money would be used to provide support for these choirs and performers to attend this concert. Encouraging young people in public performances is important as it increases their confidence and health and wellbeing.

Funds requested: £400

Donation to Choir/Conductor to cover their costs: £200 Donation to Piper: £50 Donation to Compere: £50 Refreshments for choir and performers: £100 Total cost for that element of concert: £400 The remainder of overall costs: Stewards, First Aider, Hall Hire and Band fee will be paid out of Barrmill Jolly Beggars Burns Club funds.

The St Bridget's School Show Group provides the opportunity for pupils to participate in a weekly after schools club, to develop their skills in Music, Drama and Dance. The Group will rehearse a show and perform this on the stage for the rest of the school and local community. 

Funds requested: £1000

Show licenses - £400 Props and staging - £600

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

The primary schools across the Isle of Arran provide a variety of lunchtime and after school clubs for all pupils across the island. Therefore, sports equipment is used frequently within timetabled classes, as well as the extra-curricular opportunities provided to pupils. To provide the young people on the island with beneficial physical activity experiences, we feel it's important that the equipment used is safe and reliable. In return, this will positively impact our young people's mental and physical health and wellbeing, whilst increasing confidence and communication skills, as well as giving the young people an opportunity to socialise with peers.

Amount Requested: £1000

£400 - Equipment £400 - Travel £200 - Island based events