We are applying for £1,000 to fund a year of free school celebrations at Pennyburn Primary. These will include seasonal discos, end-of-term events, community celebrations, and our very popular Santa’s Grotto this year featuring Ayrshire’s Number One Santa, ‘Do You Believe in Santa Claus Ayrshire’.

Pennyburn is one of the most deprived areas in North Ayrshire, with several data zones in the top 20% most deprived in Scotland (SIMD 2020). Many families struggle with the cost of living, and high charges for events can cause stress or lead to children missing out. We want to make sure every child can experience the joy of school celebrations, without any financial barrier for parents.

This project will guarantee that all children can enjoy the same positive, magical experiences with their friends, no matter their background. The funding will cover entertainment, decorations, refreshments, and transport. By removing all costs to families, we will deliver a school year of celebrations, helping reduce inequality, boosting wellbeing and confidence, and strengthening community spirit.

Breakdown of costs:

• Event entertainment (DJs, Santa’s Grotto, performers, facilitators) – £500

• Decorations & resources – £200

• Refreshments & snacks – £200

• Transport – £100 Total: £1,000

Abbey Parent Council is organising a fun day for all pupils within school to celebrate the end of the school year. The event will include inflatable activities and other engaging attractions designed to encourage physical activity and bring the school community together in a positive, memorable way.

Last year, the event cost £1,050, primarily for inflatable rentals and staff to ensure the saftey of our children. This funding will help cover similar costs for this year’s event, ensuring it remains accessible and enjoyable for all children within the school day.

We want to ensure as many children stay in sport and football as long as possible and have the best facilities and equipment available to ensure the team keeps growing. The coaches will continue to work with and support kids in the local community to enjoy sport and be the best they can whilst learning key values like teamwork and respect. 

The team is looking to raise funds to help fund the following;

* New balls/training equipment so there are enough balls the correct size for each player when doing drills in training and different equipment to aid in different training exercises and warm up drills - £10 per ball x 15 = £150 Cones and bibs - £40  total £190

* Football festival in a different area- £120 per team

* Training packs for each player so everyone has the same kit to wear for training. Approx £61 per pack = 15 x £61 = £915

Barnardo’s North Ayrshire services provide support across North Ayrshire to kinship families. After consultation with our young people, it was evident that they would like to say thank you and “just spend time” with their families. If funding is secured it is hoped that young people can deliver a thank you tea within the community of North Ayrshire for their families. Allowing to bring families together, reduce isolation and create quality time together. As the Kinships families have time to relax, spending time with people in the similar situation to them, building positive relationships and supportive networks together.

A group of 8-10 young people will have consultations together to plan and deliver the afternoon tea to the families, as an appreciation of support. By having the young people participate in the event, this will then include them in the decision-making process, respect the views of the young people and give the young people a voice in every aspect of the event. The main focus is spending time with loved ones and keeping families together without the burden of cost.

The young people want to bake cakes, create invitations, organise venue and entertainment and table decorations. It is hoped £980 would allow around 50 family members to attend the event with the support of the Barnardo’s staff.

DDLS is a local dance team with over 40 young dancers from across Ayrshire. Competing is an amazing opportunity, but costs stop some children taking part. Your vote will help every dancer shine on stage, no matter their background

The Dance Depot Lyrical Squad (DDLS) is part of Tracy Finlay’s Dance Depot in Kilwinning, an inclusive and welcoming dance school offering children and young people aged 8–18 the chance to develop their creativity, confidence, and wellbeing through dance.

DDLS is the competitive branch of the school, with over 40 local dancers proudly representing Ayrshire and Scotland at both national and international competitions. A highlight of the year is performing at the prestigious Blackpool Winter Gardens competition in March 2026, where dancers showcase the dedication, teamwork, and passion they’ve built throughout the season.

However, participation comes with significant costs—such as entry fees (around £80 per dancer for Blackpool), travel, and costumes—that can prevent some children from accessing these opportunities. Many DDLS families live in areas of high deprivation across Ayrshire (Kilwinning, Irvine, Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston), where the cost-of-living crisis already makes it difficult to cover extras.

The Youth PB grant of £1,000 would go directly towards covering competition entry fees, ensuring that no dancer is excluded due to financial barriers. This support will help us keep competitive dance open to all young people, no matter their background.

By supporting DDLS, you are helping children and young people to:

• Gain confidence, resilience, and self-belief by performing at a national level.

• Build teamwork and discipline through training and shared goals.

• Experience the pride of representing their community and Scotland on stage.

• Access opportunities equally, regardless of family income.

This project is not just about dance—it’s about ensuring that every child has the same chance to shine, to belong, and to create lifelong memories through the power of community support.

Breakdown of Costs

• Competition entry fees (including Blackpool Winter Gardens 2026, £80 per dancer) – £1,000

Expected Outcomes

• At least 40 young dancers supported to attend competitions without financial barriers.

• Improved health, wellbeing, and confidence through active participation in dance.

• Increased equality of opportunity for young people from deprived areas across Ayrshire.

• Stronger community pride with local dancers representing Ayrshire and Scotland.

We are a club who welcomes every child who has an interest in learning football, we welcome them into a safe environment with syfa qualified coaches to learn about playing football. We train twice a week and play a game in a local league every Sunday as well as getting the team to festivals. Our team is for all kids born in 2017, each parent / guardian pays a monthly fee of £20 which covers there child's insurance, pitch fees/ hire. We supply every child with a game day kit which costs £22 plus a further £15 for a 1/4 zip jacket. We also have to supply all our own equipment, as our team will go to play 7 asidesn next year we have to supply new balls in the next size up. This will come at a cost of £200 for 20 balls, that's barely one for each child. There is also other equipment such has hurdles, training ladders and cones we need to add to our existing equipment. We try to keep the cost down by supplying kits etc for the kids without parents having to worry about it.

Costings - 

Strips per child - £37 - £666

New footballs - £75 per 10 balls x 2 = £150 

Training equipment - £200 

Total £1018