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.

Providing seeds, compost, tools and fruit trees to support food growing across Arran's communities for a sixth season, reducing cost of living and improving health outcomes.

To provide sports equipment and coaching aids in order to host Open days.

The members of the Kilwinning Community Shed would like to embark on a pilot project to create a 'buddy bench' for use in a locally identified primary school, and if successful, to roll this project out to other primary schools in the Kilwinning area. Alongside a buddy bench we would also aim to offer an outdoor chalkboard with the option to include an indoor 'postbox' whose function is determined by the school themselves.

We are applying to deliver a day of cookery classes for Island families in early 2026 - using sustainable produce to create budget friendly meals, perfect for batch cooking for the freezer. 

The Eilean's Bridge Club, offers the opportunity to members of the community to play the game of Bridge in a supportive and friendly environment regardless of ability or ethnicity. Our fledgling Club has shown that positive relationships between people who may not otherwise have come together have been formed. Thanks to funding by TNL Community Fund, we have been able to offer 36 weeks of free beginners bridge tuition to residents in Millport.

We are local Spots club who run a kayaking and canoe club from kilbirnie loch . We have an age range from 8yrs to adults . Everyone is encouraged to come along and join in and try different skills be it canoeing , kayaking , water boarding etc Hence creating a friendly environment where people are comfortable to try new things . It’s a fantastic way to make friends , stay fit , and learn life saving skills .

North Ayrshire Tandem Cycling is a local group set up in Ayrshire in August 2023 that allows visually impaired people to enjoy cycling with the support of a sighted pilot. We currently have 27 Members in total, 9 of which who are visually impaired. We enjoy weekly and midweek organised outings. We also have organised “Have a go on a Tandem” days once a month, where people can come along and make use of our Tandems.