We are applying for funding to enable our over 60's club to hold a Burns Supper and an afternoon tea.  These events would provide a beacon of light in the dark winter months when social isolation and the cost-of-living crisis have an even greater impact on people's health and wellbeing.  These events would bring the club together with celebration and fun.  With this funding we would be able to organise food and entertainment for each event, this would make them special for all group members to enjoy.   Our club plays a vital role in combatting loneliness and encourages members to come along weekly to connect with others and share enjoyable experiences.  The club means so much to its members and has a real impact on people's lives in a positive way.

Burns supper food and drinks £400

Burns Supper entertainment £100

Afternoon Tea food and drinks £400

Afternoon Tea entertainment £100

We have created an inclusive environment for all involved in our group. Whilst completing the challenges involved in the awards our group gives back to the community through chosen volunteering opportunities. Our group has provided a social lifeline for many members and it gives us the chance to visit different places throughout Scotland and connect with local history. This in turn positively impacts the health and wellbeing of our group members to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle by offering challenges that both stimulate and motivate. We have been able to access free opportunities and museums through the national trust this has not impacted our members financially. However, we would love to be able to go further afield and access new experiences together as group. This money would allow us to continue to provide an inclusive environment for all our members by covering the costs and allowing equal access to opportunities wavering financial limitations. We hope to use this money to continue to work together as a group providing key support and care to each other with the benefit of sharing new and exciting experiences together.

               We are looking to apply for funding to support our group to access opportunities   out with the free remit of the national trust. As we have created such an inclusive environment, we wouldn’t want to hinder any of our members experience due to financial constraint. This money would provide equal opportunities and access for all. The group have a keen interest in the history of Scotland and would love the opportunity to access different sites that may put pressure on some of the group members financially.  

We would love to visit Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument this would allow the group to continue their journey of discovery building their knowledge. We would also like to go through to Edinburgh and experience camera obscura together. We are looking for alternative opportunities to access that our members may not be able to access on their own.

Camera obscura – £260

Stirling Castle/Wallace Monument - £300

Sir Walter Scott – Abbotsford House - £290

Ferry to the Isle of Gigha - £150

Training Equipment which would include water bottles, bags, balls and various football and fitness specific training aids. 

Community Gala day.  Some costs based on 2025 costs.

stage hire 550

stewards 400

pel 374

kids entertainers 560

first aid 300

public  liability 200

entertainment on stage 240

further costs but these are associated with paid for wristbands for inflatables and fairground rides that are sold ay the event. 

We allocate tickets and a time slot via our groups Fagebook page in the lead up to each event.Our events are family orientated, where there is always laughter and smiles, with no financial burden on families. 

Our Easter event has families taking a wonder around our site in search of baskets of treats left by the Easter Bunny, who likes to make an appearance along the way.

This year we would like to host a Colour run event where participants will get showered in bursts if brightly coloured powder. 

We ask for £1000 to be split between the two events.

£250 for treats for Easter 

£75 for decoration for events

£100 games for events

£75 crafts for events

 £500 for colour run powers

Our club decided last year to give our youngsters a free permit to encourage them into the great outdoors,to get them away from a computer screen or a smartphone,fishing is well versed for people's wellbeing and to see the young ones having a big smile on their face when they land a fish is heartwarming.We also give free permits to mental health organisations plus Woodlands View at Irvine central hospital and the Richmond fellowship 

This year has been a tremendous success with the sale of approximately 700 members around half of these members have received a free permit.We would like to apply for £1,000 to help in the price of printing permits at a cost of £0.65 per unit plus help in fuel and running costs of our grass cutting equipment for next year 2026

The club income is permit sales only,we don't have any other way to generate money

We would really appreciate any help to continue encouraging our juveniles into the sport as they are our clubs future 

Thank you

For many of us, this group has become a happy place - a space to relax, share experiences, and learn together.

This group is free for all members to join, everything is provided so no one is having to spend any money in these tough times. All members were complete beginners when we joined. With the support of our patient and encouraging tutor, we have all developed new skills in art and grown in confidence. Beyond learning techniques, we have also experienced the therapeutic benefits of creativity, which has had a positive impact on our wellbeing and mental health.

With continued support this project will improve wellbeing by reducing loneliness and offering us a positive, therapeutic activity. Build confidence and skills by supporting us to develop our creativity and try new artistic techniques all at our own pace. Strengthen our community connections by bringing people together from diverse backgrounds which allows us to build friendships and support networks. Our group is inclusive for all and we have a diverse group.

We are aiming to put on an exhibition at the end of the year to display all our works, showing our development this we are excited about and can't wait to show off our work.

We would love for this group to continue however the cost of Art materials is pricey. To enable us to continue we would like to make an application for the full amount of £1000 this will enable the group to stay running for another year.

Resources we would like to buy are:

online from Art Discount: £537.93

winsor and newton various sized canvas boards x 24 £180.70

Artdiscount economy standard canvases 10"x10"multipack of 48 £134.07

Artdiscount economy standard canvas 16"x16" multipack of 2 x 12 £125.16

Seawhitte student canvases 16"x20" for acrylic and oils multipack of 15 x2 £98.00

The range: £275.76

Paint brush set of 12 x 24 - £95.76

Daler rowney watercolour set of 24 x 24 - £180

Amazon:£186

Paint by number canvas various £186

Our project will run fortnightly brunch sessions for around 20 people, offering a taste of Middle Eastern cooking such as kebabs and falafel. These meals will bring together people from Syria, other communities, and local residents to share food, build friendships, and promote cultural exchange. Alongside the food events, we will organise football sessions for adults, combining sport and social activities to strengthen community bonds.

• Food for brunch sessions (approx. £50 per session × 10 sessions) = £500

• Football pitch hire (approx. £40 per session × 10 sessions) = £400

• Refreshments for football sessions = £100

Total = £1,000

The Ukrainian Community in North Ayrshire will deliver two intercultural workshops designed to strengthen community spirit, reduce social isolation, and celebrate cultural diversity. Ukrainian Pysanka Workshop (£600): Two invited masters will lead a traditional Ukrainian egg-decorating session for up to 40 participants. The workshop includes full sets of materials, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and opportunities for participants to learn about Ukrainian heritage. The session will also include refreshments and a chance to socialise. Joint Dumpling and Pelmeni Making Workshop (£400): A practical cooking event for around 40–50 participants. Community members will work together to prepare and share traditional Ukrainian dumplings, supported by facilitators. The activity will promote intercultural exchange, teamwork, and create a welcoming space where people can connect over food. Together, these workshops will provide creative and inclusive opportunities for local residents of all backgrounds, including New Scots from Hong Kong, Syria, Ukraine, and the wider community to come together, share traditions, and build meaningful connections. Total budget: £1000 Workshop “Ukrainian Pysanka”  £600 Invited masters with materials  £350 Two masters will be involved in the workshop. The amount includes: • provision of a complete set of materials for 40 participants (eggs, dyes, wax, styluses, candles, gloves, napkins); • travel costs from Glasgow and back; • preparation (1 hour), conducting the workshop (5 hours), and completion (1 hour for packing materials and tidying up); • decorative arrangements and photo/video recording of the event for reporting and promotion. Hall rental (7 hours × £10/hour)  £70 Tea, coffee, light refreshments for participants  £130 Comfort and safety (additional materials: containers, napkins, candles, etc.)  £50 Total: £600

Workshop “Joint Dumpling and Pelmeni Making”  £400 Food products for ~40–50 servings: flour, potatoes, mushrooms/cabbage, minced meat, sour cream, spices £180 Disposable tableware and consumables: plates, cups, napkins, gloves, containers £40 Kitchen/hall rental for the workshop  £50. Drinks: tea, coffee, water, and juice £40 Facilitators/leaders £90 will provide process organisation, assist participants during cooking, ensure safety, and supervise cleaning after the event. Total: £400