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Eligible applications: Irvine

Total budget £35,347

Pathway into Music

No comments Music@Wellwood Irvine

Music@Wellwood organises educational events, aimed mainly at Senior School pupils, and concerts which are open to all members of the community. In conjunction with North Ayrshire Council Music Services, Music@Wellwood wishes to organise a Vocal Masterclass for young people from across North Ayrshire. Those participating would receive guidance, technical advice and possible progression pathways into music in conjunction with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

£475
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Irvine Takeda Karate Club

1 comment IrvineTakedaKarateClub Irvine

We are seeking funds to help with equipment costs and costs for attending competitions.

£1,000
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Irvine Community Council

No comments NAC Admin 4 Irvine

We would like to host 2 networking events to raise the profile of Irvine Community Council and other voluntary organisations of Irvine.

£1,000
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Feed our Community

No comments Choices Community Shop Irvine

Choices Community Shop is a community food project set up by volunteers in the community to provide food with dignity to those in need. The funding will be used to help reduce the impact of poverty within the community based on individual needs. Our Community Shop has capacity to support approximately 100 households per week but with over 400 registered, many have to wait. This grant will allow for more households to be able to get support when they need it by getting access as required.

£1,000
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Castlepark Primary School Parent Council - After School Family Hub

No comments Castlepark Primary Parent Council Irvine

Castlepark Primary Parent Council are planning to run an after-school 'Family Hub'. We will run workshops with different themes each week, including ‘help with homework’ and ‘family fun’. A healthy meal or snack will also be provided. Our aim is to support family learning, engage with the local community and promote health and wellbeing. This will be free of charge to those who attend.

£1,000

Irvine seniors forum open information day

No comments finance Irvine

An open information day with stalls from local and national organisations giving information on benefits, activities, health and social care, energy and much more. Keynote speaker on a current topic related to older people, entertainment and lunch.

£750
Vennel Friends Discovery Group

Vennel Friends Discovery Group

No comments Vennel Friends Irvine Discovery Group Irvine

The Vennel Friends Irvine Discovery Group are based at the Vennel Gardens Engagement Hub. The group has been active since May 2023 and has 15 registered members. The group offers a social setting with the opportunity for participants to complete the Discovery Award, comprising of the bronze, silver and gold levels. The Group aims to enhance the lives of all those over 50 years of age and to provide an incentive, through personal challenges, to lead a happy, healthy, and active life.

£1,000

Castlepark Sewing Group

No comments Castlepark community centre Irvine

The aim of the knitting and sewing group is to make fidget muffs and fidget aprons/ blankets for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These are helpful for local nursing homes such as Cumbrae Lodge who give these to residents to help keep them calm and occupied.

£1,000
School Visits to Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum

Primary Schools’ Education Programme: Irvine Burns Club

No comments John Murdoch Irvine

1. Annually, during January and February Irvine Burns Club invites local primary school Primary 6 pupils (450 in 2024) to Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum to learn about the life of Burns and the pivotal role Irvine played encouraging him to develop as a poet. 2. By entering a “Champion of Champion” event, Primary Schools demonstrate their pupils’ reading and speaking skills, boosting their self-confidence and fostering an appreciation of the Scots language.

£1,000

Irvine Horticultural Society - Marymass Flower Show

No comments NAC Admin 4 Irvine

Irvine Horticultural Society put on the annual Marymass Flower Show and we are seeking funding to help run the Marymass Flower Show 2025 along with some introduction to horticulture sessions.

£1,000