Our clubs mission is to the give people of irvine and surrounding areas a chance to get physically active and play the sport of table tennis. Alongside playing, our club brings people together from all from all backgrounds and creates an opportunity for social interaction and physical activity which can and does improve their health and wellbeing. Table tennis and sport is one of the best tools we have to improve mental and physical health and table tennis is a sport which can be played and enjoyed by all ages regardless of ages & abilitity. Irvine TT Club priortity is the keep our costs low and affordable for everyone who attends our club night and classes. We continue to offer a FREE first night for newcomers and we have no upfront membership fee. We also provide all relevant equipment at no extra cost such as bats, balls tables and barriers to seperate the playing space. 

We would like to apply for support to assist us to keep our costs low and affordable for players playing at our club sessions. We also want to create more opportunites to play table tennis throughout irvine during the daytime. Our plans is the start a FREE weekly classes outwith the portal in a selected community centres or local schools. This will give irvine locality more opportunities to be active, socialise and interact with people within their community. We aim to call these sesssions "Bat & Chat" as this is what it will do, give people a chance to chat to each other when playing. We also will be starting up a dedicated parkinsons table tennis class at the portal for people with parkinsons to attend.

Breakdown of Costs £350 - 2 tables at £175 each £150 - 5 nets at £30 each £80 - 2 boxes of training balls at £40 each £100 - 20 beginners bats at £5 each £200 - Hall hire subsidy - 40 hours £880 - Total

As a result, community sessions have been developed through the season to include children and young people (40 taking part weekly) in which they have been very involved at games and lifted the league trophy with the team at the presentation. The club has provided a platform for Irvines first competitive basketball team and inspiring the next generation. 

We are applying for approximatley 50% of the cost of hall hire (£690 based on 2023-24 costs) for the upcoming season and referees costs (£310 based on 2023-24 costs however the referee fees have been increased for the new season). 

This would really help support our members by decreasing our membership fees during the current financial climate and support them to continue to take part in their sport and continue to increase their physical health and mental well-being.

We would like to apply for funding to enable us to provide a Christmas Lunch and Party, and fund a bus trip to a local shopping centre. 

Christmas Lunch and Party £450

Bus Hire £550

With the funding, we hope to host 2 networking events to attract members to join the community council. The community council works in partnership with several other voluntary organisations across Irvine such as Friends of Redburn, Fullarton Community Association, Marymass Festival Committee and others to run events in the locality and generally foster good relations between groups. By hosting these network meetings, we hope to attract new committee members who can increase our capacity to put on events and build community spirit between voluntary organisations.

The community council previously hosted the Irvine Yuletide event in 2023 which attracted around 10,000 people to Irvine moor. This gave families a chance to take part in free festive activities at a time of year when the cost of living hits hardest. If we can attract new volunteers to the community council, we will be able to put on more events similar to this, bringing people together and creating positive change in the community.

Costing as follows: 2 events 6 months apart

Rent of venue - £200

Promotion, including paid for advertising social media £100

Catering £700 (2 events, 70 people, £5 a head.)

TOTAL - £1000

Key Highlights:

1. Foundations of Healing – In the first week, we explore the basics of healing, uncovering how past experiences and emotions impact our present life and health. This sets the tone for the inner work ahead.

2. Mind-Body Connection– The course delves into the strong link between mental well-being and physical health, offering participants tools to tune into their body’s wisdom and intuition.

3. **Emotional Release Techniques** – Participants learn various practices, such as breathwork, meditation, and somatic healing, designed to release stored emotions and foster emotional resilience.

4. **Self-Love & Inner Transformation** – Midway through the course, the focus shifts towards cultivating deep self-love, developing self-worth, and embracing radical acceptance as the foundation for true healing.

5. **Rewriting Limiting Beliefs** – A critical part of the healing process involves identifying and dismantling the limiting beliefs that hold individuals back. This week helps participants challenge and reprogram these beliefs with empowering ones.

6. **Spiritual Awakening & Growth** – The workshop also encourages participants to connect with their spiritual side, fostering a sense of purpose, peace, and alignment with their higher selves.

7. **Integrating New Healing Tools** – As the course progresses, participants are introduced to a variety of healing tools and practices that they can continue using beyond the workshop for sustained growth.

8. **Completion & Ongoing Support** – In the final week, participants reflect on their healing journey and learn how to integrate the changes into their everyday life. Continued community support is emphasized, ensuring the healing journey continues.

**Who This Workshop Is For:**

This course is ideal for anyone looking to heal from emotional wounds, overcome limiting beliefs, and reclaim their power. Whether you are just beginning your healing journey or are looking to deepen your personal growth, this workshop provides practical tools, compassionate guidance, and a safe space for transformation.

Budget: £1,000

 1. **Workshop Leader**: £400 

- Allocate £50 per session (8 sessions), totaling £400.

2. **Room Hire**: £300 

- Room hire for 8 weeks at £35 per week, totaling £280. 

- Allow £20 for additional hours during the showcase event.

 3. **Materials**: £120 

- Printed handouts, stationery, notebooks, etc.: £50 

- Healing tools (e.g., candles, mats, etc.): £40 

- Miscellaneous (markers, boards, water, etc.): £30

4. **Showcase Day**: £180 

- Refreshments/snacks: £50 

- Extra room hours (if needed): £20 

- Marketing materials (flyers, posters): £30 

- Certificates and gifts for participants: £40 

- Miscellaneous costs: £40

Total £1,000

£450 new uniforms

£150 practice drum pads

£150 practice chanters

£250 towards hall rental 

As a charity, the Irvine and District Pipe Band rely on funding and fundraisers to ensure we can continue our wonderful and (we think) conscice teaching of Scottish music throughout the Irvine and District area.

The Parents Wellbeing and Health Event will be open to parents of young children and will be inclusive of the following activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing; introduction to yoga and mindfulness, introduction to PT for mental health, havening session an how to increase the resilence of Parents and their Children. A breakdown of the costs below 

- introduction to yoga and milndfullness £250 

- Havening session £250 

- Intro to PT for mental health benifits £250 

- Resilence session £100

- Refreshments £100

- Hall hire £50

The ongoing increase to food is making it harder for Choices Community Shop to maintain a full range of produce. The grant will allow for the current range of products to be continued, especially through the depth of winter, when people have to choose whether to heat or eat. 

Our older community of people are reliant on Choices Community Matters and we want to ensure that can have at least 3 good meals from what they purchase so this funding will go on the purchase of food to ensure that choice, value and dignity are preserved. Tackling food insecurity is our way of reducing poverty in our immediate community.

Food (tinned, frozen and fresh) £1000 made up of:

Ambient Food (soups, hotdogs, potatoes, peas, sweetcorn,tea, coffee, sugar, juice, stews, curry, pasta, pasta sauce, rice) - £500

Frozen Food (Veg, ready meals, chips, pizza, fish, sausages etc) £250

Fresh (milk, eggs, cheese, mince, chicken. yoghurt, ) £250

Prices in supermarkets vary so an exact order is difficult to price until the day of the order. However, tinned and long life products will make up the main purchase of the foods.