TASS Thistle Blues project aims to support the health, wellbeing, and personal development of youngsters aged 14–15 through access to quality training gear and a structured team-building activity. We are seeking funding to contribute 50% towards the cost of training equipment for our players, ensuring every participant has the resources needed to engage fully in training sessions, regardless of financial circumstances. Access to the right gear not only enhances safety and performance but also builds confidence and a sense of pride in representing their team.

In addition, we are requesting support to take the group on a dedicated team-building activity designed to promote resilience, communication, and positive mental health. This experience will provide the boys with opportunities to strengthen friendships, develop leadership skills, and explore strategies for managing stress, both on and off the field.

Our focus is on creating a supportive environment where these youngsters can thrive physically, socially, and emotionally. With your contribution, we can reduce barriers to participation, encourage healthy lifestyle choices, and nurture the next generation with the values of teamwork, respect, and perseverance. This project is an investment in their wellbeing and their future.

Costs required: 

• Training Kit for 19 Youths = £931.16 / 50% = £465.58
• Team Building Day for 19 Youths (£25 x 19) = £475.00 

Total required: £940.58

We will run over 20 Personal Safety workshops in Auchenharvie Academy, for youths attending the EmpowerEd programme, and for youths attending various youth organisations such as Girl Guides, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Neighbourhood Networks, etc. as well as targeting other schools in our area to offer them training courses. We also aim to run a weekly Personal Safety / self defence in our Barony St John Centre in Ardrossan to enable those youths who want to learn more about staying safe an opportunity to do so.

In total, we hopw to run over 60 Personal Safety courses/workshops/sessions over the year for youths in our area. This will equate to approx. 500 youths.

The cost of this training amounts to £1,500 (20+ courses x £20 fuel costs = £400; volunteer food and refreshments @ £15 per day x 3 instructors x 25 courses = £1,125; posters/printing/ advertising = £60. instructor insurance @ £80 x 3 = £240 Total £1,825).

We are requesting £1,000 to cover our costs, and we will cover the the remaining £825+    

We are a group of mums supporting our children who are incredibly passionate about dance. We are fundraing for costumes. We CSDA parents, believe that dance is for everyone, regardless of background or finanical circumsttances. We are commited to creating a welcoming and inclusive enviremoent where all individuals can participate, thrive and celebrate their love for dance.IWe want to ensure that every child can participate regardless of their family's financial situation. Ny raising funds to support costume costs, we aim to make dance accessible to all, so no child feels excluded or disadvantaged due to financial constraints. Dance is so much more than a physical activity. Dance is a way to express oneself, build confidence, develop creativity, and foster connections with others. 

The New Scots is a fully youth-led group supporting young newcomers (ages 15–21) in North Ayrshire. Our project aims to help members find pathways for personal growth, community involvement, and future careers through engaging activities.

 

Planned activities include:

 

• Trips and workshops: Cultural events, outdoor adventures, hillwalking, and skills-building workshops.
• Community engagement: Connecting young people to clubs, volunteering, and local initiatives.
• Career guidance: Providing information about colleges, universities, and potential career pathways.

Item

Cost (£)

Transport for trips

400

Workshop materials

200

Venue hire

150

Refreshments/snacks

150

Cultural event costs

100

Total

1,000

Why this project deserves funding:

 

• Fully youth-led and youth-driven.
• Helps newcomers adjust to life in North Ayrshire.
• Provides tangible skills, social connection, and pathways for the future.
• Encourages community engagement and inclusion.

Our project aims to support the growth and development of a boys’ football team in our community, using sport as a tool to promote health, wellbeing, and inclusion. Many young people in our area face barriers to taking part in organised activities due to cost, limited opportunities, or lack of safe spaces. This project will break down those barriers by providing kit, training equipment, venue hire, and access to a Veo camera subscription.

 

Football is more than just a game – it encourages regular physical activity, helping young people build fitness, strength, and coordination. Just as importantly, it promotes mental wellbeing by boosting confidence, reducing stress, and creating a sense of belonging. Through being part of a team, boys will learn valuable life skills such as resilience, discipline, and teamwork, all within a safe and supportive environment.

 

The Veo camera will allow us to record matches and training sessions. This will give players the opportunity to reflect on their progress, celebrate achievements, and stay motivated. It will also allow families and the wider community to share in the journey, strengthening local connections and support.

 

By ensuring no boy is excluded due to cost, this project will open up opportunities for all, regardless of background. It will make sport accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding, helping to create healthier, happier, and more confident young people.

Item

Cost

Purpose

Veo camera subscription (1 year)

£300

Supports player development, analysis, and motivation

Football kit (shirts, shorts, socks)

£300

Ensures every player feels included and part of the team

Training equipment (balls, cones, bibs, pumps)

£200

Provides resources for effective practice and coaching

Pitch/venue hire for training & matches

£150

Secures safe, reliable spaces for football activity

Healthy snacks & water provision

£50

Encourages good nutrition and hydration at sessions

 

Expected Outcomes

 

 

• Physical health improvements – regular football sessions will increase fitness, coordination, and general wellbeing.
• Enhanced mental wellbeing – structured, positive activity will reduce stress, build resilience, and give boys a sense of achievement.
• Stronger social connections – players will build friendships and feel part of a team, reducing isolation.
• Fair and equal access – funding ensures no young person is excluded due to financial pressures.
• Personal growth and skill development – the Veo camera will help players reflect on progress, stay motivated, and celebrate success.
• Community engagement – families and supporters will be able to connect with the team and celebrate achievements together.

 

 

Why This Matters

 

 

This project is about more than football – it is about giving young people the chance to be active, healthy, and confident. It will reduce barriers, create opportunities, and make sure that sport is accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford it. By investing in our boys’ football team, we are investing in the wellbeing of our community’s young people and creating positive pathways for the future.

We want to support more of our peers to attend our FREE after school extra-curricular sport clubs however not a lot of people at our school have access to sports kit to attend, we done a consultation with our year groups and they identified kit as a barrier as a reason they cannot attend our clubs. We want to provide a kit box with sports wear they can access if they want to attend an after school club but can't because lack of kit, our kit box would include t-shirts with our school logo as well as leggings and shorts, this will also give our young people a sense of belonging at our clubs so they don't feel isolated, bringing our community together, we will also get our logo printed on the tops to give our peers some pride that they belong at our clubs. Without approrpitate kit, students do not get to access the free sports opportunity which could impact mental wellbeing, with the cost of living crisis, this will hopfully remove that barrier and give every young person the chance to participate. If we are buying uniformed sports wear, then it means no one is feeling left out as they can match their peirs and take pride in their participation. 

Price Breakdown -

x30 T-Shirts (Sizes S, M and L) = £328.50

x30 Printing - (£6.24 per top) = £187.20

x30 Shorts (Sizes S, M and L) = £298.50

x20 Leggings (One-Size) = £339.80

TOTAL COSTS - £1004.75

 

Our aim ist to "To promote the benefit of all young people in Ardrossan aged from 11-25 years, without, distinction of sex, politics, religion or other opinions. By association with local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants of the community of Ardrossan, in a common effort to advance education, provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure with the object of improving the mental, social and physical wellbeing of young people"

Our project is all about offering free activities and food to the young people and their family's in the Ardrossan area at our annual family funday. There is a number of reasons we run this event, some are as follows- the cost of living limits familays to do other activities during the long summer weeks which usually has a cost attached, We include consultations at our fun days to get views from the community, what is needed in the community and how the youth centre could help with these issues and we like to promote what the centre can offer for all young people in the community.

The total cost is over £1000 but the association will complete other funding applications.

Inflatables £500, BBQ and utencils £350, Face painter 4 hours £250, petting zoo £350, food, £500, Drum 4 ur life £150 donation, Children entertainment £265, First Aid £150. There are other costs that the association will also cover.

This project meets 4 out of the 5 criteria Themes listed below

• Youth: Equality and diversity
• Youth: Health and wellbeing. Both of these are explained in our aims at the top of this section
• Youth: Cost of living- A big part of our project and overall running of the activities and groups in our youth centre (all is free)
• Youth: Young people's voice and rights- another part of the project and the groups at the centre. (all young peoples voices matter to us and with the addition of consiltations at our events, we get a wider view of what the community needs)

All young people in the community and wider will benefit. Knowing there is a youth centre, a safe space where we are offering free activities and other oppertunities to improve their physical, emotional and social development. 

We beleive this is a great project which has the scope to interact with a lot of young people and to share with them the opertunities that is there for them, free and on their doorstep.