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Saltcoats Mindful Makers

No comments elemay Three Towns

Mindful Makers’ regular group meetings address adult loneliness using mindfulness, crafting and a book group to support mental health and promote a sense of achievement, wellbeing and community.

£800
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Art ventures at Flying Start Toddler group

No comments Josephine Coulter Three Towns

We are a toddler group for families with children under three years. We provide parent and child sessions to promote friendships and a sharing of experiences among adults, and activities to promote the wellbeing of babies and children. The group members have the opportunity to engage in activities that might not be available to them. The group is open three mornings per week, we use a large hall for active play and snack, small hall for activities and an early years room for baby activities .

£1,000
Free homemade meals

Food & Heat

No comments Whitlees centre Three Towns

Food & Heat is going to be the topic of our winter campaign for the community. We run the community cafe in the centre which is open 5 days a week 7.30am until 4.30pm. The centre would like to supply hot soup with a roll, or a hot meal & a hot drink 3 times a week to take a wee bit of pressure off in the winter.

£1,000

Bourtreehill and Broomlands Community Association (BABCA)

No comments Broomlands and Bourtreehill Community Association Irvine

Santa's needs a new home and a trip down Memory Lane. Bourtreehill and Broomlands community Association (BABCA) would like to apply for funding for to hold a Sixties and Seventies evening next Valentines with food and to give Santa's Grotto a makeover and offer a free activity at Christmas for children good or naughty to visit Santa in his new home at the annual Christmas Fayre and receive a pressie free of charge.

£946
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Hayocks Free Kids/ Family Christmas Santa Event & Over 50s Christmas Meal

1 comment Hayocks Hall Three Towns

"The Stevenston North Community Association's goal is to host events that promote social interaction and benefit local residents. We plan to provide a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and entertainment for local people 50+   Additionally, we will host a Free Santa Event with free food and entertainment for local kids. Something for everyone :-) "Our objective is to build community interaction and offer support through memorable festive events."

£1,000
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Dalry Community Larder - Fresh Produce

No comments Lynette Garnock Valley

We would like to further enhance our food larder to provide fresh fruit and vegetables twice weekly over the Winter period.

£1,000
Class on the field

Arran Dogs (SC053020)

No comments Arran Dogs (SC053020) Arran

Arran Dogs (SC053020) is a newly formed Scottish Registered Charity (registered in Dec 2023) with the aim of promoting responsible dog ownership, training and education. We have just opened Arran's only secure dog field which is free to use, and bookable online for hourly use. Our aim is to make it more inclusive by adding accessible paths which will facilitate movement around the field for those with impaired mobility.

£1,000

The Saltcoats Men's Group

No comments john1976 Three Towns

The Saltcoats Men’s group meets every week in the Argyle Community Centre from 11am-1pm, offering a safe and welcoming space for men to chat over a game of snooker or pool.

£750
20 Year Celebration Exhibition held in August

Arran Visual Arts Development of Art in Mind.

No comments Jan MacGregor Arran

Art in Mind is a twice weekly Art Group, for residents of Arran living with Mental Ill Health. It was started in 2004, by Arran Visual Arts, in Collaboration with Community Mental Health, NAC Social Work Department and Arran Community Voluntary Services. In 2023, the second group started in response to demand, funded by Arran Community Council's Scottish Power Renewables ’Beinn an Tuirc Windfarm Fund. A part time Coordinator and four new Art Tutors, were recruited to run both groups.

£520
Last Christmas

The David White Hub (Sheltered Housing)

No comments The David White Hub (Sheltered Housing) Three Towns

We are a group of residents within a Sheltered Housing complex who hope to provide social events within the complex to bring people together and help prevent social isolation. 

£1,000