We are looking to secure funding which will be used to support the pupils and families of Pennyburn Primary School & Early Years. The funding will be used for transport costs which will allow pupils to attend events mainly the annual festive pantomime. Securing this funding will ensure that we can remove the costs for local families during the cost of living period we find ourselves in. We want to make sure no child misses out in 2024, equality for every child!

Skelmorlie Primary have worked hard to create a school culture based on emotional resilience and positive wellbeing. The parent council are putting in a bid for £1000 to support the school to continue this work by purchasing My Happy Mind educational resources, which can be used as a whole school approach to build positive self esteem, resilience and emotional literacy.

The boxing club in the Garnock Valley Fitness Centre which has charitable status require mats for the young people who train

We would like to purchase equipment and help towards the costs the club incurs to hire alternative training facilities during the winter months. This will encourage young people to continue with physical activity all year round. We strive to keep our membership costs as low as possible so that the sport can be as inclusive as possible. Seeking funding contributes towards this.

Throughout the year, a multi sports club runs for P1-7 youngsters from all seven primaries on the Isle of Arran. A great way to build relationships with pupils from a variety of schools, preparing youngsters for high school.

We are a girl-guiding unit of 9 girls aged 14-18 who have been dedicated to girl guiding since they were 5 years old. The girls follow a programme of skill-builder badges in themes such as camping, communication and first aid. Our programme of interest badges, skill builders and awards support these young women to try new things, travel the world and develop skills across our six themes. Many of the girls are young leaders for local rainbows and brownie and are working on building their CVs.

We have been a team for over 2 years now, with approximately 20 kids signed to the team who train twice a week and play weekly.

Funding for uniform costs and also to support members attend a National Youth Brass Band of Scotland residential course,

Funding towards new equipment and team kits for the children's after-school sports clubs, including football, netball and athletics. The clubs help to develop healthy minds and bodies, and equip the children with valuable life skills.