The She Shed Dalry
No comments Garnock Valley
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.
Girdle toll Community Event
1 comment Irvine
Girdle toll has a 50th anniversary next year and would like to get the communities together to celebrate
Lights and Laughter
3 comments Garnock Valley
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.
Project ART painting group
No comments Kilwinning
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.
Lanfine Age Concern
No comments Irvine
We meet weekly in Lanfine Hall and offer a variery of activities, entertainement, trips and bingo for older people in the area to help tackle social isolation and loneliness. We provide refreshments as well as encourage members to attend our bus trips and Seasonal events. This is the only interaction some of the members have on a weekly basis. We run from September until June every year. We have been running our group for almost 35 years and is run completely by volunteers.
Skelmorlie Active Travel
No comments North Coast and Cumbraes
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.
NEW TABLE TENNIS CLUB IN MILLPORT
No comments North Coast and Cumbraes
Millport Table Tennis Club a satellite club of North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club was successful in being awarded a grant for new tables for Millport from the ARIA fund. The funding is in place for capital equipment only but our project is to seek funding to purchase new equipment. The quote for this is attached below.
Three Towns Discovery Award Group
1 comment Three Towns
The group would like to continue providing opportunities of discovery through a group trip, STEM activities & by hosting a community coffee morning.
Dance for All: DDLS Community Project
No comments Community Wealth Building PB
A community dance showcase, workshops, and merchandise to raise funds for DDLS, supporting young dancers’ competition costs and making dance more accessible
West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd
No comments North Coast and Cumbraes
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.