Marymass Committee is made up of volunteers who run the 12 day festival every year. We We are a group of volunteers who run the full 12 days of the Marymass Festival. Our festival and events are open for everyone across the Irvine locality and North Ayrshire. Marymass is a traditional horse festival held every August in Irvine. Mixing traditional with modern, our 12 days of festivities means there is something for everyone! From horse racing to fireworks, funfair, dog show, live music and so.

A safe space for women, combining creative activities, peer support and community connection to improve mental health and wellbeing. We hope to reduce social isolation, by giving opportunities to connect, grow and thrive together.

Introduce a perennial pathway along the 40m+ main entrance to West Kilbride Primary School. This project aims to bring movement, colour & life by planting & caring for a perennial border. We aim to raise awareness of the benefits of a beautiful green space to the Carers & Parents of the 300+ pupils who use this path every day during term time.

Syrian food and football in Kilwinning, bringing people from Syria and other communities together with local people to share food, play football and build connections.

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.

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.

We are a group of residents within a Sheltered Housing complex who aim to provide social events that bring people together and help reduce social isolation.

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.