The group would like to continue providing opportunities of discovery through a group trip, STEM activities & by hosting a community coffee morning.

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.

We are part of the Project Art Group, we meet weekly at Cranberry Moss Community Centre. The group has 24 active members, with a waiting list of others eager to join. Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing together people who might never have met in everyday life. The group has created a strong sense of community and belonging. It has helped reduce isolation, given members a sense of purpose, and provided a supportive environment where friendships have flourished.

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

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.

Every year the Irvine Seniors Forum run an information day and now, after our successful first health and well being day, we are looking to put both of these events on in 2026. These events are great for older folk who enjoy the these days and interact with others out with their normal circle whether large or small.

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.

The aim of this project is to bring the community together to share movies, music and food to help improve community cohesion as well and mental health and wellbeing during the post New Year period.

The project supports people living with dementia to enjoy 1-2-1 befriending, provide companionship within their home, or attend one of our dementia wellbeing cafes.