The project will cover the cost of the ‘Change of Use’ fee to North Ayrshire Council, allowing us to formally adopt donated derelict land and lay the foundations for a greener, more resilient future for our community.

Community Roots is applying for support to provide compost, plants, and seeds for both our community garden and for local growers who take part in our sustainable growing programme.

The Eilean's Bridge Club, offers the opportunity to members of the community to play the game of Bridge in a supportive and friendly environment regardless of ability or ethnicity. Our fledgling Club has shown that positive relationships between people who may not otherwise have come together have been formed. Thanks to funding by TNL Community Fund, we have been able to offer 36 weeks of free beginners bridge tuition to residents in Millport.

We are a sustainable community garden in Fairlie with 170 members from Fairlie, Largs and West Kilbride primarily. We have had many tools donated over the years since we began in 2008 but with use over time our tools are now needing replaced. We are in need of more useful and ecological equipment such as a battery operated strimmer and lawn mower.

To create a series of portraits, both photographic and audio, of residents of West Kilbride/ Seamill, based not just on the person we see but the person they feel they are inside

Largs Music Club provides a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can come together to learn, practice, and support one another in developing their musical skills. Many of our members are beginners who may not otherwise have the opportunity to access instruments, lessons, or peer encouragement. We believe music should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial circumstances, and our club helps make this possible.

To provide a waypoint on stage 12 of the Ayrshire Coastal Path for walkers and cyclists from Skelmorlie and Largs. Our association will provide a free toilet and refreshment stop so that users can benefit from the physical and mental improvements that outdoor exercise can provide for our community.

To commemorate the Centenary of the Skelmorlie Reservoir Disaster our wee Garden Group adopted a piece of land..sourced a Memorial via the British Dams Society..and have sympathetically planted a Memorial Garden.

We are launching a new project offering free and subsidised trips and activities for neurodivergent families and carers in the North Coast. Designed by our dedicated volunteers and members to improve wellbeing, community spirit, and promote financial inclusion. We have raised £900 to date and seek £1000 from the PB to help make our project a reality. Including animal handling sessions, family craft events, a trip to Culzean Castle, Edinburgh Zoo VIP lantern experience, and a carers lunch.