The D.I.S.C. (Determination, independence, Strive, Confidence) Award is a group of adults who meet weekly on a Wednesday morning in Ardrossan. Our group is made up of individuals who are looking to be reintegrated back into the community having spent time in the criminal justice system. The group started off as a cooking group but has now developed into structured sessions through an adaptation of the over 50's Discovery Award Group.

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.

Ripple Effect Saltcoats (RES) are seeking funding to purchase a 10ft x 8ft storage container. This container will be used onsite at Melbourne Public Park as an office / store / base from which to operate and distribute the relevant sports equipment and other accessories needed for the new 18 hole putting green, the target bowls rinks, the giant chess and draughts board and possible table tennis table. This container is an integral part of Ripple Effect's future plans.

Café Solace is a community café led by people who have been affected by substance use and who champion recovery in North Ayrshire. We currently deliver an employability & well-being project through Café Solace (Stevenston & Irvine areas), providing affordable, nutritious meals for up to 60 members weekly in Irvine & also providing a weekly café in Caley Court Resource Centre for both service users & staff, breaking down barriers & building positive relationships.

A new after-school club providing tutor-led support for Kilwinning pupils, improving education, confidence, and opportunities

Two intercultural workshops in North Ayrshire: Ukrainian pysanka (egg painting) and dumpling-making. They bring locals and New Scots together, sharing culture, food and traditions.

Tasty Hong Kong lunches and music for elderly people – bringing joy, culture, and friendship while tackling loneliness in 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.

WKCIL exists to support the regeneration of the village through Craft Town Scotland. WKCIL rents studios to crafters, helping to keep the village vibrant. The Barony Centre is the hub of all the activity, acting as a central point for showcasing and selling arts and crafts from local and National artists and makers. There is also a very busy cafe in the Barony, which acts as a community hub. WKCIL employs 11 part-time staff, all based in the Barony centre.