A series of six two-hour social art sessions for grown-ups, run by friendly local tutors in six different communities around Arran during the Spring of 2026. Absolute beginners will be welcome - the key word of ‘Arran Art 4 Us’ will be ‘fun’!

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.

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.

Formed in 2022 and fully constituted, we are a group of volunteers who survey the core path network in Eglinton Country Park and identify problem areas affecting user accessibility. We primarily improve paths where there is flooding and cut back branches, bushes and overgrowth along borders to help make paths accessible for all park users.

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.

As Save Ardrossan Harbour have been very busy and continue to progress with our campaign to save the harbour, we have limited access in terms of printing for flyers, petitions and posters. The project would allow us to operate more cost effectively. The project will also increase our profile with purchasing more pin badges which help enhance our message.

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.

Creative Recycling Limited is a community-focused social enterprise based in our new Sewing Emporium shop on Townhead Street, Stevenston. In our first year of opening, we’ve created an inspiring space where people of all ages and abilities can discover the joy of sewing. We deliver affordable, hands-on workshops that teach the basics of sewing while encouraging creativity through making unique, handmade items. We need support with marketing to help raise awareness to the local people about us.

The Arran Friendship Club meets twice each month to provide a safe and friendly meeting space for those suffering memory issues, their carers or those who are feeling isolated or lonely. Our membership is predominantly in the 70 to 90+ years age group for whom maintaining social contracts in a rural community can be hard. Our meetings reduce social isolation and foster relationships by providing a communal lunch, speakers, and activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing.

Our project is a continuation of a long-term development plan to empower girls through rugby by developing their skills, confidence, leadership, and sense of belonging. We aim to support gender equality at Irvine Rugby Club by providing female-designed rugby kits for our growing number of girls playing the sport, offering female-led coaching, and hosting an all-female rugby festival.