This project involves expanding community orchards that we have created at Holm Plantation in Ardrossan and Ardeer Quarry in Stevenston.

We are the 1st Saltcoats Beavers group, with our members coming from Saltcoats and Stevenston. Our Beavers weren't able to attend the last camp with the Cubs and Scouts from all over Ayrshire as the setting wasn't appropriate for our kids with additional needs. We would love to fund the Beavers share of our next group camp so that they can all attend with the bigger kids in an appropriate setting, and fund the badges they will earn at camp.

We would like to establish a sewing group in Ardeer Community Centre where people can learn skills for life and hobbies for well-being and fun. There would be no cost except to ask for a donation, if possible, for the food bank based in Ardeer Community Centre.

A community gaming group for over 13s to get together in a safe and welcoming space to play Tabletop board games. Now in our 2nd year we originally set up the group to help people affected by social anxiety after the Covid Lockdown get back to socialising whilst taking part in a rewarding hobby, mainly Warhammer 40k. The group has grown to include 40 people of all walks of life and has gone from fortnightly to weekly meetings, and we have had requests from members to extend the games we play.

We are a group of retirees, mostly in our 70's and 80's who practice yoga weekly. We are also a social and support group, offering support to one another in times of stress, loneliness and/or isolation. We would like to organise a theatre trip in early 2026 to help combat winter blues.

Baby Sensory classes support babies development by providing activities in creative play, movement, scents and music. Songs and rhymes are used to promote early speech development and language skills. Baby sensory classes allow babies and caregivers to bond and form attachments and is an excellent way to communicate with babies.

The Autumn Club are applying for funding to cover the cost to hire a coach for an outing and also to provide catering for a Tea Party.

Stevenston Christmas Lights Committee is responsible for the maintenance and display of the Christmas Lights. With this an annual event takes place every year for the community switch on. The switch on is an opportunity for residents of Stevenston and the wider community to come along to a free family friendly event to enjoy and celebrate the upcoming festivities.

Everyone an Artist is a group that meets once a week at the North Ayrshire Foodbank to make, create and chat. This group offers a safe space for anyone who would like to take part in creative activity.

We are a friendly community club supporting over 50s with loneliness and mental well-being. With 52 members, we offer quizzes, bingo, and social outings. We hope to organise special events for Valentine’s Day and Easter, as well as bus trips, helping our members connect and enjoy life together. Funding will ensure these activities are free and accessible for everyone.