3TFM was launched in 2008 to provide a local health and wellbeing and music radio offering to the people of the 3 Towns.  It broadcasts on 103.1FM to the local area, and to the rest of the world on the Radio Garden app.  As well as broadcasting every day, the station offers training in radio presentation and production to local young people. Our music library is stored on a laptop.  Our current laptop is slow and outdated.  £500 would allow us to purchase a new laptop which would offer faster, more secure storage for our library.  It would also allow us to store more tunes, broadening the range of music that we play to our listeners. 

More information about the station can be found at www.3tfm.org.uk/about

As part of the groups discovery journey monthly trips take place for educational purposes and to remain socially active which helps reduces social isolation, improves wellness, mental health, keeps people active. We would like to apply for support for our journeys of discovery. 

Transport £500

Entry Fees £300

Hospatility £200

The North Ayrshire Foodbank, in partnership with the Trussell Trust, aims to establish and encourage inclusive spaces where community voices can be heard. This is achieved through a holistic approach to gardening, with the goal of addressing food insecurity by emphasizing the importance of communities coming together and utilizing their power and resilience to grow fruit and vegetables. The project's primary focus is on nurturing individuals alongside food, promoting learning, and understanding the effectiveness of a collective approach. It is open to all residents of The Three Towns and offers an opportunity to gain insight into nutritious food and contribute to improving lifestyles. The space values diversity of skills and experiences.This proposal aims to secure and develop green spaces for community use in cultivating fruit and vegetables using permaculture principles. By working with nature, we can grow a variety of produce and edible flowers, some of which can be donated to community larders to support those in need. These spaces will not only address food insecurity in the Three Towns but also provide therapeutic gardening opportunities for individuals without their own gardens.Top of FormThe project aims to cultivate a strong sense of community ownership at a local level, promoting both formal and informal education in food production. It will emphasize hands-on learning, risk assessment, and the exchange of peer-led expertise, recognizing the value of practical. In terms of environmental stewardship, the project is committed to adopting an organic-only approach to growing, promoting natural pollinators, and avoiding the use of pesticides and artificial growth enhancers. Additionally, efforts will be made to repurpose materials and explore upcycling opportunities. The initiative will also actively engage with a diverse range of cultural groups, including New Scots from Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, as well as long-standing communities in the Three Towns. Their participation will bring together traditional and modern cultivation practices, enriching the local food production landscape. The project is dedicated to fostering collective action and empowerment within the community with and for its members.The project's long-term benefits are far-reaching. It will empower the community by creating a sense of ownership and responsibility for the growing spaces, providing fresh produce for community larders, and offering opportunities for exercise and mindfulness. Additionally, the project will stimulate wider community engagement around food access and provision. It will also play a role in promoting biodiversity and pollinators, reducing carbon footprints, and providing valuable volunteering opportunities that contribute to increased self-confidence and wellness. This project has the potential to create solidarity and common cause in the Three Towns communities. By creating these spaces, we aim to develop conversations with community members concerning how they feel about issues they may face within the area. The community campaigner will be facilitating a mutual aid organisation style of group work with individuals and for individuals.The project will have a direct positive impact on the community as it involves 30-40 individuals in its development. An estimated 250 people will benefit from the produce, while 150 will have the opportunity to engage in activities such as storytelling and educational sessions at the project sites. This initiative aims to create spaces where people can relax, actively participate in their community, and engage in gardening based on a "do what you can" ethos. Partnerships with other organizations will facilitate directing participants to the project and providing on-site services.The Three Towns project aims to foster community ownership and sustainable practices through the promotion of organic cultivation. Participants will be encouraged to grow their own produce, regardless of their living situation. This initiative not only focuses on food growth, but also on personal development and community collaboration. By involving diverse individuals with various skills, the project will thrive, offering valuable experiences and knowledge about nutritious food and healthier lifestyle choices to all residents of The Three Towns.

Breakdown of costs Water Butts 4X _£160 Compost Bins 2x = £260 PPE- Gloves (Riggers Quality) 15x= £75 Protective eyewear £150 Water Containers 6x =£60 Seed Various £200 Topsoil and compost £95

As always, our goal is to write and produce our own community pantomime for families in North Ayrshire, with a special focus on the Three Towns.

It is essential for us to keep our events affordable and accessible to the local community. We recognise that families with multiple children may find it difficult to attend larger pantomimes due to the high costs of travel and tickets. Therefore, we offer a family ticket for our shows, priced at £35 (plus a booking fee payable directly to the booking website), which covers either 1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children, with additional babes-in-arms included at no extra charge

Yearly, we have also supplied a tuckshop at the performances each year to ensure that families can buy a treat for their children at affordable prices.

Please find below a summary of costings for the pantomime. We understand that we cannot apply for funding to cover staffing costs, but we would like to include them to provide a clearer overview of the overall expenses.

• Rent of KA Leisure Space (St Matthews Academy based on 2023 pricing) for 3 days: £460
• Costuming: £300
• Marketing (posters and flyer printing): £100
• Tuck shop: £400
• Travel costs: £200
• Rent of Lighting and Sound equipment for 3 days: £1000
• Rehearsal costs: No charge as we have our own rehearsal space
• Technical staffing costs: £1250

The North Stevenston Community Association is dedicated to supporting the local community in North Stevenston. However, financial limitations are hindering our ability to provide free events to the community, especially to vulnerable groups such as children and those over 50 who are affected by financial challenges, food crises, and isolation.

Community Challenges: North Stevenson is a financially challenged area, making it difficult for many families to afford necessities, especially food and activities. This has led to an increased reliance on anti-poverty support and often isolation. Christmas is a special time of year and we would like to help people make positive memories of 2024.

Community Events: To address these challenges, we aim to provide festive events for the community. An all-the-trimmings Christmas lunch &  Free family event including a visit from Santa, a gift, and entertainment. 

Budget Requirements: To successfully organise these events, we require funding support totaling £1000, allocated as follows: - £450 for the Christmas Lunch 3 course 50+ for food and entertainment  - £550 for the Free  kids’ and family Santa event

Activity Costs: Over 50s Christmas lunch -We estimate a guest list of approximately 60 individuals for Christmas lunch and plan to utilise the funds towards 3-course Christmas meals, table settings, crackers, and entertainment. For the kids and family Santa event, we expect approximately 100 children to attend, and the budget will cover expenses for a photo booth, decorations, a disco and DJ, and small gifts or selection boxes.

Impact and Community Resilience: The funding to enable these events will provide temporary joy and enhance community interaction and resilience. Our hall venue allows for positive interactions and offers a supportive environment to strengthen social networks and general well-being within the community.  We would like to increase our services to support people locally and will use the opportunity to highlight our anti-poverty and activity-based program to provide support when needed. 

Conclusion: If the funding is successful, it will enable the Association to bring joy to kids and improve the lives of those in need. It will also encourage local engagement for the development of our service provision in line with local needs and wants.

We are a rainbows group that has 22 girls and 11 on our waiting list. We would love to take the girls to the cinema to see Moana 2. We would also like to buy them badges and supplies to continue delivering the Girlguiding programme  

the cinema is £6 per child £132

badges required 22x4=88 88badgesx £2 each =£176

resources =£300

The project is Art Venturers it is a programme designed fo babies and children under three years.  The aim is to develop a childs creativity by providing experiences and opportunities for creative play in a relaxed environment.  Children explore and create at their own pace and develop a sense of well being .  the programme promotes bonding and attachments between the babies and their caregivers.  A professional early years worker leads the sessions and the sessions are planned to support childrns development.

The costs of the project is 20 sessions at £50 per session £1000