Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Age Concern has been active for over 50 years and aims to provide the elderly within our community with the opportunity to socialise and participate in activities that benefit their wellbeing and reduce social isolation. Since covid this has become even more important as many people have become more isolated and have a fear of going out. We meet weekly in Bridgend Community centre and aim to provide excursions twice a year.

Beith Town Centre Initiative is seeking funding to install and operate festive lighting for our annual Christmas Light Switch-On. This much-loved community tradition brings together families, local businesses, and visitors to celebrate, strengthen community spirit, and support the town’s local economy. The Christmas Light Switch-On is more than just a seasonal event. It fosters pride and belonging, creating a sense of joy and togetherness during a time that can be challenging for many.

Bypass Art community group will be out and about over the next twelve months to raise awareness and gather support for the Bessie On The Bypass public art project. We are seeking funds to purchase, a gazebo, branded fleeces for our group members and promotional items that will spotlight, highlight and publicise this creative initiative.

This allows ladies and gents over 50 to connect with others while they enjoy quizzes , chocolate bingo and other fun activities. Many of the people who attend live by themselves and this group reduces isolation,promotes positive mental health,encourages and supports friendships and interests. The club means so much to its members and has a real impact on people’s lives in a positive way.

To seek funding for the purchase of essential equipment to establish and maintain a polytunnel as part of our youth development project. The initiative aims to provide young people with hands-on experience in horticulture, sustainability, teamwork, and healthy living, while strengthening community engagement.

We are a community larder that helps people facing food insecurity to access various food items at a low cost to enable them to have access to food as well as allowing them to use the money saved for other things during the ever rising cost of living.

Our Building Skills and Inspiration project is 3 fold : 1. Transport to visit Scottish Quilting Show for ideas and inspiration. This is especially important for our non drivers who otherwise cannot attend. 2. Engage tutor to give us a workshop to build skills 3. Buy materials to facilitate members giving workshops withing the group

We are local Spots club who run a kayaking and canoe club from kilbirnie loch . We have an age range from 8yrs to adults . Everyone is encouraged to come along and join in and try different skills be it canoeing , kayaking , water boarding etc Hence creating a friendly environment where people are comfortable to try new things . It’s a fantastic way to make friends , stay fit , and learn life saving skills .

The football ground is a focal point of local activity—used not just for matches, but, on occasion, for youth programmes and community gatherings. In deprived areas where access to health and leisure services is already limited, this can be a lifeline for many disabled residents. We aim to create accessible facilities would allow more residents to take part, helping to improve mental wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and create stronger community bonds.