We plan to run over 26 Personal Safety training sessions in schools and youth groups across the Three Town area. The training will cover a diverse range of personal safety topics that affect young people's mental health. We will show young people how to avoid and, if necessary, defend themselves against bullies and abusers; how young children can escape from an abduction; how teenagers can identify date rape drugs, spiking and bogus taxi drivers; and we will teach young people self defence skills against a variety of attack scenarios including headlocks, strangulation, knife attacks, back attacks and ground attacks (including defence against sexual assaults for teenage girls, if required).

The empowering effects of our training have been known to save lives - both in defending themselves against potentially lethal attacks and steering young people away from taking their own lives.

For children/youths who are suffering from trauma after being severely attacked by bullies, we will also offer 30 x individual trauma-informed, empowerment-focussed Personal Safety training which includes emotional support to help them recover from their ordeal. 

In total, we aim to train / help over 500 children and youths.

A breakdown of our costs are as follows;

20 x Personal Safety sessions in Auchenharvie Academy £400

30 x individual trauma-informed, empowerment-focussed Personal Safety sessions for children/youths traumatised by bullying/abuse. £600

2 x Personal Safety sessions in Ardrossan Academy            £40

4 x Personal Safety sessions for Three Town youth groups £160

Transport, lunch and refreshment costs £100

Total cost of this project is £1,300 however our charity will pay £300 towards these costs.

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.

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

52nd Ayrshire operates from St Mary's Church Hall, our three sections run each week on a Tuesday and Thursday Most of our children and young people are resident in Saltcoats with a few who travel from Stevenston and Ardrossan.

We provide indoor and outdoor activities for children and young people aged 6yrs - 25 yrs. We provide activities that support health and well-being and that build confidence independence and self-esteem. We strive to provide activities that are fun , exciting and that will create memories that will last forever. Our young people are decision makers and they are involved in the design, planning and implementation of programmes and activities

The North Ayrshire and Arran District organise a District camp every two years for all young people (both male and female) who attend Scouting organisations. Young people range in ages from 6yrs up to 25yr. 

The next camp will take place in June 2025 from a Friday afternoon to late Sunday afternoon.

During this time, young people will participate in indoor and outdoor activities with others from across the District. Some young people will camp outdoors while others will stay inside in dormitories or hobbit huts.

Over the weekend, they will take part in a variety of activities, the vast majority being outdoors, whatever the weather! In the past, activities have included:

Archery

Orienteering/geocaching

Crafts

Backwoods cooking

Den building

Late night Hike and Camp Fire

Kayaking

Low ropes/high ropes

Rafting

During camp we will provide everyone with all of their meals, as well as snacks including fruit and hot and cold drinks through the day.

We are a Brownie unit located in Ardrossan, welcoming girls from Ardrossan, Saltcoats, and Stevenston. Brownies open doors to a world of exciting opportunities, challenges, and fun. During our weekly meetings, the girls gather with friends to explore new hobbies, unleash their creativity, develop new skills, and embark on outdoor adventures. Alongside these activities, they can earn interest badges in areas they’re passionate about. Our programme features six key themes—Know Myself, Express Myself, Be Well, Have Adventures, Take Action, and Skills For My Future—allowing girls to engage in a diverse range of challenges and learn about various topics.

We would like to spend grant money we recieve on an outing for the girls that would be free of charge for them, 

Outing £300

Badges/ Badge books/ Resources £250 

Craft/ cooking supplies £200

The Ardrossan Youth Association is managed by young people, looking to provide support, tackle isolation and promote positive mental health. This has been acheived in the past by providing trips with Ocean youth trust, attending youth festivals and through multiple groups and activities. The association also run different groups like Art group, Youth groups, Duke of Edinburgh, Cooking activities, and hold weekly committee and planning meetings.

The association is looking to start cooking classes which will look at how to cook on a budget. They are looking for funding to purchase an oven as the one they have at present is broke.

They are also looking to purchase food and and drink for the family fun day next year. along with other activities happening inside and outside the centre, there will be a barbeque.

The association is looking to purchase stationary to help with committee meetings and planning.

Lastly, the association is looking to purchase a new Karaoke system. this is due to the high demand in the centre from all young people.

Costs

HOOVER HOC3858IN Electric Pyrolytic Oven - Stainless Steel & Black from Curries                                                                        £269.00

Cushions, Throw over, Rug for chill out room B & M                                                                                                                             £  70.00

LED Lighting from B & Q                                                                                                                                                                       £  50.00

Stationary form Amazon                                                                                                                                                                        £ 115.00

Mr Entertainer Digibox Pro. Portable Touch Screen Karaoke Machine and Media Player (4 x Wireless Microphones) from Amazon £477.00

Food and drink for family fun day                                                                                                                                                          £120.00

The association will pay the excess for food.