Duke of Edinburgh helps to develop young peoples' confidence and wilderness skills. It is an amazing opportunity which also encourages young people to volunteer in the local community as one of the four sections.

Last year 30 pupils participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and this year the number has nearly tripled to 85. The equipment we have has damage due to wear and tear adn also we do not have the quantitty needed to allow all of these young people to partcipate in the award. We are also aware that we live in an area of high deprivation and some young people would be unable to afford to buy the specific equipment needed to participate in the wilderness experience. 

We are looking for funding to give the experience to all young people as this would offer equity to all. 

Sleeping Bags- £85 x5= £425

Walking Boots £57.50 x 10= £575

Hire of bus £360 hire of activity centre £400 Food and drink £300 equiptment £250 total £1310, The 50 children learn new skill both inside and outdoor are learning to mix and hopefully enjoy themselves

We are a local community football team for players born in 2011 promoting physical and mental well being in our players. We are looking to purchase training rain jackets for the players and coaches to allow us to train through all weathers this season, new training footballs and training bags to allow the players to look after their kit. 

20 x Rain jackets (including printing) @ £24.99 = £559.60

20 x Size 5 balls @ £9.99 = £199.80

17 x Back Pack (inc printing) @ £15.25 = £310

Total = £1069.48

Dreghorn Youth Club members would like to have access to youth friendly activities and events and would like to attract new members so that moreyoung people can experience the benefits of being part of this group. The group provide free refreshments, activities and events for young people, primarily from the Dreghoen area, although this is not exclusive, young people from other areas are welcome to attend. The group would like to replenish dwindling resources so that those who attend can have the best experience without worrying about having to pay. Dreghorn Youth Group would like to be able to provide opportunities and activities that will help improve young peoples mental health and well beng, challenge poverty and provide a safe space for young people to be ableto express themselves and be part of something that works for them. 

Costings for the resources are based on ideas discussed with young people and how activities could be delivered over the year. 

Vouchers to buys snacks and drinks for the sessions: £250.00.

Bounce Station Vouchers: £300.00. 20 sessions at £15.00 per session.

Arts and crafts equipment: £200.00. Couloring pens and pencils, card and paper, paints and brushes.

Indoor sports equipment: £150.00. Dodgeballs, badminton racquets and darts equipment.

Phone and tablet charging equipment: £100.00. Chargers, plugs and battery packs.

To reinforce the school visits, Irvine Burns Club produce a workbook for each attending pupil, the stock of which require to be replenished.

For the verse speaking event, funding is sought to provide trophies for the pupils representing their schools by performing their chosen poem in three categories, Primaries 1-3, Primaries 4-5 and Primaries 6-7.

Those nominated by their schools are also eligible to compete in the Ayrshire Association of Burns Clubs’ Schools’ Competition held later in the year.

There are 12 Primary Schools in the Irvine Area, and it is hoped that, again, all would participate.

We seek funding towards the re-printing costs of the workbooks, £1000, and the purchase of 39 trophies at a approximate cost of £800, a total of £1800. However, only £1000 is being requested towards this cost.

2026 marks a 200-year unbroken history since Irvine Burns Club was founded in 1826.

In promoting the works of Burns and his significant links with Irvine, annual we host visits to the museum and a verse speaking event for primary school pupils. We also welcome other groups and individuals who wish a tour of the building and to view the treasures we hold.

In partnership with NAC and other organisations we developed several initiatives in the town including the Herbour Dauner.

Starlight Productions has been a dream of mine for a few years now. We are a very new group but are now ready to begin opening the group up by advertising and meeting weekly in a local space. We have been supported to create a committee and have written our constitution. 

I am very passionate about drama and dance and have already created the script for our first production. I already have other young people excited to start but I would like to open this out to others. Our first production will ayouth friendly version of the show the HEATHERS. 

We are a very new group and have started to look a fundraising for other shows to help buy materials and props but are looking for help with this fund to help get us started and known in the community. 

I really want to give young people like myself a space to come together, have fun and express themselves. I do not want to charge people to come to this group as I know this can be expensive for families and I dont want to stop people from coming. That is why we are applying for funding and will start fundraising events at the start of 2026.  To get started we are looking for £1000 to: 

1. help with hall costs in a local community centre for our first year. £10 per week for 52 weeks. - £520

2. Printing costs to advertise our group. - £50

3. Art materials to create a back drop & props & costumes. - £430

Thank you for considering my application. 

Redburn Youth Club members would like to have access to youth friendly activities and events and would like to attract new members so that more young people can experience the benefits of being part of this group. The group provide free refreshments, activities and events for young people, primarily from the Castlepark area, although this is not exclusive, young people from other areas are welcome to attend. The group would like to replenish dwindling resources so that those who attend can have the best experience without worrying about having to pay. Redburn Youth Group would like to be able to provide opportunities and activities that will help improve young people’s mental health and well-being, challenge poverty and provide a safe space for young people to be able to express themselves and be part of something that works for them. 

Costings for the resources are based on ideas discussed with young people and how activities could be delivered over the year. 

Vouchers to buys snacks and drinks for the sessions: £250.00.

Bounce Station Vouchers: £300.00. 20 sessions at £15.00 per session.

Arts and crafts equipment: £200.00. Colouring pens and pencils, card and paper, paints and brushes.

Indoor sports equipment: £150.00. Dodgeballs, badminton racquets and darts equipment.

Phone and tablet charging equipment: £100.00. Chargers, plugs and battery packs.

We would like funding to run training days and research opportunities for the young carers who are part of the Champions Board. These activities will help young carers to build confidence, learn new skills, and take part in projects that highlight the realities of being a young carer. It will also give them the chance to work together, learn from each other, and share their voices with the wider community.

Young carers often have a lot of responsibility at home. This can make it harder for them to take part in the same opportunities as others their age. Our project will give them safe and supportive spaces to learn, to grow, and to connect with others who understand what they are going through. By doing this, we will help them to feel stronger, more confident, and more able to share their views with schools, services, and local decision-makers.

We will run training days where young carers can build their skills in leadership, public speaking, and wellbeing. We will also run research projects so young carers can share their ideas and experiences in ways that influence change. These sessions will be fun, supportive, and focused on what matters most to the young carers themselves. At the end, we will bring everyone together for a celebration event to share what has been learned.

The project is for all young carers in North Ayrshire, especially those who are part of the Champions Board. It will also benefit families, schools, services, and the community, because the young carers will have more confidence to share their ideas and help make support better for others.

1. Travel Costs – £250 To cover buses or minibus hire for young carers to attend activities, training sessions, or days out in North Ayrshire and Glasgow.

2. Activities and Training – £400 This includes entry fees for activities such as museums, learning workshops, or team-building days. It also covers costs for professional trainers to deliver sessions on skills like leadership, public speaking, and wellbeing.

3. Food and Refreshments – £200 Providing meals and snacks during days out and training days so young carers are well looked after and can enjoy the experience fully.

4. Materials and Resources – £100 Stationery, workbooks, or activity packs to support training sessions and research projects.

5. Celebration/Reflection Event – £50 A small event to bring the group together at the end, celebrate achievements, and share what has been learned with the wider community.