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.
Mecoco
No comments Community Wealth Building PB
Mecoco, part of Sense Scotland, makes candles, wax melts and diffusers for sale, while also providing work experience opportunities for young people and adults with complex disabilities.
Community Food Growing
No comments North Coast and Cumbraes
Community Roots is applying for support to provide compost, plants, and seeds for both our community garden and for local growers who take part in our sustainable growing programme.
Ayrshire Fire Basketball Club
No comments Irvine
Ayrshire Fire Basketball club is a recreational Basketball Club based in Ayrshire with sessions in Irvine, Kilwinning and Kilmarnock. The sessions are open for ages over 18 and for all levels of ability. The club plays an important role in helping the players confidence, skills and build on social connections. The club has a positive impact on the players mental health and wellbeing.
Future-Proofing Largs Green Futures!
No comments North Coast and Cumbraes
The project will cover the cost of the ‘Change of Use’ fee to North Ayrshire Council, allowing us to formally adopt donated derelict land and lay the foundations for a greener, more resilient future for our community.
Cunninghame Drop-in Centre
No comments Irvine
The Group offers support and fellowship to people who suffer from disability, their families, friends, carers and support workers, that is run by volunteers. The Group was originally set up for people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but this has been extended to all types of disability, older persons and persons experiencing social isolation and loneliness. The group has a membership of carers and persons with various degrees of disabilities or other issues. Many members of the group who
Tennis for all on Arran
4 comments Community Wealth Building PB
Brodick Tennis Club seeks funding to be able to offer a programme of accessible tennis opportunities for everyone regardless of age, gender, background or ability on the Isle of Arran.
Arran Art 4 Us
1 comment Arran
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’!
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.
Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Age Concern
No comments Garnock Valley
Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Age Concern has been active for over 50 years and aims to provide the elderly within our community with the opportunity to socialise and participate in activities that benefit their wellbeing and reduce social isolation. Since covid this has become even more important as many people have become more isolated and have a fear of going out. We meet weekly in Bridgend Community centre and aim to provide excursions twice a year.