We are a theatre and arts group [Scottish Registered Charity] who would like £1000 to deliver a series of accessible Theatre & Arts Masterclasses over Spring 2025 for children and young people in the Three Towns to build confidence in performance and communication, and promoting positive health and wellbeing in young people through social interactions and feeling a sense of learning and achievement.

After consultations with our current youth theatre participants, we have identified the need and want for further arts opportunities in the area that offer a professional level of training in a particular area of performance or artform, especially during school holidays. Our Masterclass series would offer a series of 2-hour long professional masterclasses for children and young people in areas like Clowning, Circus Skills, Mask Making and Performance, Musical Theatre. The workshops will improve skills and spark interests for our young people in specific artistic areas, promoting a variety of creative pathways, whilst having fun with like-minded peers in a non-judgmental, supported environment that is accessible for those on the poverty line. All masterclasses are provided at a subsidised low cost for participants - £2 per workshop - and payment plans can be discussed with participants if appropriate. It is our aim that this project will provide young people the opportunity to develop and enhance their confidence and skills while exploring new areas of experience. Young people will build upon creative performance and artistic skills in a way that they will feel confident seeking further education and training in this area should they choose. They will go away feeling a strong sense of achievement and community having spent time with like-minded peers and being treated as professionals by our established and experience freelance facilitators and staff.

Cost breakdown - 

Hall Hires = £326; Freelance Facilitators = £544; Marketing = 75; Travel/volunteer expenses = 50

Please note this is not the full cost of the project [which is £2000 total]. Other costs such as insurances, admin, materials, core staff etc will be met out of Triple Act reserves and will match the grant award.

Triple Act Theatre & Arts | Performing Arts & Creative Arts in Ayrshire

Attending the Arran Outdoor Education Centre is a highlight for P7 children and it offers significant health and wellbeing benefits for them. Through outdoor activities such as hillwalking, orienteering, and water sports, they develop physical fitness, coordination, and a connection with nature. These activities promote mental resilience, problem-solving, and teamwork, while also fostering self-confidence. The outdoor setting encourages relaxation and stress reduction, positively impacting mental health. Additionally, the experience provides opportunities for social interaction, boosting communication skills and emotional wellbeing.

The cost to send children on the 4 day trip is £188.60 per pupil.  There are approximately 25 children who are eligible to go, therefore if funding is successful the cost will be reduced to £148.60  - saving £40 per child.  As a Parent Council we are always looking for ways to make the children's school experience as enjoyable as it can possibly be, and we hope that by being able to contribute and reduce the overall cost, more children will be able to enjoy this amazing opportunity. 

The total will be split across all children in the class, which means any children who are unable to go to Arran can enjoy some activities closer to home that week. 

We would love to take the girls indoor skiing 17x£16=£272

we would also love to take them to see moana 2 17x£6=£102

we also need supplies and badges for the rest of the term =£626

Next Take’s goal is to unite young people by offering them a platform to express their personal opinions and share their experiences through the creative, technical, and social opportunities that filmmaking provides.

The film project runs weekly and has successfully brought together young people from various backgrounds and nationalities across North Ayrshire, including Ukrainian and Syrian refugees and young people with disabilities.

Offering young people this platform to share their stories and thoughts through the development and planning of a screenplay provides a valuable insight into the voice of a young person today.

We have found that a compelling story is the most effective way to convey the complex experiences, themes, and injustices that impact young people while also emotionally connecting with a wide audience.

Our previous short film project, titled “Different Ways”, has seen success in sharing the experiences of young Ukrainian refugees and local Scots through film screenings in North Ayrshire and Ukrainian schools, the Edinburgh Ukrainian club (AUGB), our official premiere, and a wider audience online.

Different Ways Short Film: https://youtu.be/VWmcIjTnC0Y?si=3wUBxcEm1Xbx5qrY

The positive feedback and enthusiasm from both the audience and our group highlights the potential for this project to grow. We are eager to collaborate, share more voices, and support one another to create a memorable and topical piece of work.

This funding would enable the positive progression of the film project, and we would greatly appreciate assistance for essential equipment and costs. The funds would cover catering (£130), transportation for cast and crew (£200), props and costumes (£160), location hire (£390), and lighting equipment (£120).

Find out more about what we do and our projects here:

https://www.youtube.com/@NextTakeFilm

https://www.facebook.com/nexttakefilm

https://www.instagram.com/nexttakefilm

Balance and Bliss CIC: Enhancing Community Wellbeing

We are applying for £1000 to raise awareness of how holistic therapies can improve mental health and wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable groups. Our goal is to break barriers to accessing support and foster a supportive community.

Funding Breakdown:

• Hall Hire - £250: To provide a welcoming space for our sessions.
• Drinks and Snacks - £150: To nurture conversation and connection during sessions.
• Resources/Crafts - £600: For materials needed in our activities and therapies.

Mini Taster Treatments: To introduce therapies like reflexology, Reiki, EFT, and sound baths.

Our holistic, trauma-informed approach includes therapies such as reflexology, Reiki, EFT, sound healing, and more. We aim to improve physical and mental wellbeing, address social isolation, and promote healthy lifestyles. By focusing on vulnerable groups, we build confidence, skills, and resilience, fostering positive personal and community change. We believe that a community that supports each other thrives.

This funding will help us provide 10 sessions/groups, ensuring each is well-supported with a welcoming space, refreshments to foster conversation, and necessary materials for activities and therapies. This will enable us to improve mental health and wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable groups, and bring the community together.