Our team have managed our kits well especially when the kids continually grow out of them. When we move on to the 9 a side season we would like to be able to kit out the kids in the same home team kit and provide rain jackets so that all of the kids are the same no matter their circumstances. We would pass on our smaller kits to the youth academy teams below us, in order to recycle the kits that are still in good condition, but just too small now. Instead of passing on the cost to parents to fund a new kit for their child, this grant would allow us to make sure the whole team go to games and festivals all in the same home kit, ensuring they all feel part of the team.

Full kit for 20 kids = 20 x 59 = £1180

We organise evening discos for the pupils at halloween and in spring, costing £325 each, which covers the DJ, snacks and the hall. £650 (events in 2026)

At easter we organise an Easter bunny visit with prizes for art work and easter eggs for all the pupils. £200

We provide a yearly donation including art supplies to help the running of the Breakfast Club. £150

With year on year increased costs we would love to be able to go back to organising these events free of charge and open to all of our young people. This would allow all pupils to access fun discos and activities with their friends and school community  no matter their circumstances.

Pupils have expressed enjoying the discos each year and always look forward to the next one.

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.

Our 1st Stevenston Brownies meet together on a Thursday evening for fun, crafts, making new friendships, building confidence and creativity.  The group is run by volunteers and running costs are covered by monthly subs. Each child registered requires to pay a census each year on top of normal running costs. Covering some of the cost would allow other funds to be used for celebrations or events. £30 per child x 18 = £540.  We also buy the group badges on completion of a variety of skills. Approx 18 x £1 ×12 = £216.  Some of girls can earn more than 12 badges in a year. Arts and crafts bundles and cookery sets= £244. 

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 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