Shaping North Ayrshire

Youth Space

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Youth space
Youth space

Project code: 998

Amount applied for

£880

Project Summary

The young people of PRYDE - The Playz have decided that they want to upgrade the space so it is more welcoming and comfortable for them when they come into the space. They would like the funding to be put towards creating a chill-out/study space within the building. Which could be used all year round during groups, and a space to come to when they need a quiet space during their exam time.

Project Description

The young people who use the centre via groups and our youth board were a part of consultations within their groups. One of the common themes was that they'd like to have a space where it would be good to create a fun/comfy area in which they could relax during groups, or have as a chill space during study sessions when exam season comes around. The idea would be to make it a space that young people would want to hang out in, with nice seats/couches, LED lights to create a nice setting, some books that could help with exams or even some new books for the rest of the community to possibly enjoy when the youth groups aren't on. It has also been decided by the young people to be in our glass room. This room is soundproof and has been identified as a good spot, as it provides a quiet space for our neurodiverse young people when they need space. Budget £650 - flux leather couches (x2) £80 - LED Light stands (x2) £150 - additional items to create a welcoming space.  

How have young people been involved in shaping this project?

The young people across 3 groups - (s1+ youth group, rock school and our youth board) took part in consultations about what they think was missing/needed in The Playz. Taking the feedback we got, we put to them 4 different themed ideas that emerged with the young people taking votes at each group about what they thought would be the most in need project to work towards.

Location: The Playz, Unit A, Local Centre, Pennyburn, Kilwinning, KA13 6TA

Proposed on behalf of: Pennyburn Regeneration Youth Development Enterprise (PRYDE)

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  • Published 2026-08-14

    Status changed to
    Project complete

    67 young people per week use and have benifited to the space. 12 young people also used it during their exam leave. We've been able to use the space as a quiet space, and chill area for young people who are needing it. The comfortable area has been very popular and without the funding, we wouldn't have been able to create this space. Young person from the music zone said "it's class having a space to escape the loudness of the music" / Young people from study leave express it was great to be able study away from home due to parents wanting them to do other things. This space provided an opportunity to study with friends and have some resources for support too.