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 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.

Mountain bike leader training £295 x 4 = £1180

Mountain bike leader assessment £195 x 4 = £780

First aid training £95 each x 4 = £380

TOTAL £2340

Arran High School Mountain Bike Club would fund the remaining amount through our own money gained from donations and fundraising.

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.

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.

If sucessfull we would like to purchase new dart boards and dart board surrounds. Over the years of playing and the amount of players the boards and surrounds have became wornout. This would allow us to continue with the group and young people can build on their skills. Due to the sucess of the academy we host Scottish ranking competitions throughout the year. New boards and surrounds will allow us to continue to host these games. Hosting these games create a great sense of achievement for the young people in the academey. It builds confidence, pride and accomplishment. Please see breakdown of costings below:

10 New Winmau triple core dartboards -  £79.95 x 10 = 799.50 10 New heavy duty dart board surrounds - £21.99 x9 = £197.91

Total - £997.41

Being part of the Isle of Arran Competition Pipe Band is more than just learning music – it’s about teamwork, confidence, travel, and representing our island community with pride. Young people who join the band gain new skills in discipline and performance, make lifelong friends, and experience the excitement of playing on some of the biggest stages at RSPBA competitions. Standing in the competition circle alongside other bands from across Scotland and beyond is an unforgettable and inspiring opportunity for every player. However, taking part at this level comes with significant costs. Travel, accommodation, entry fees, and uniforms all add up. Last season, the cost of competing was around £10,000, which was well above the charity’s budget. Despite this challenge, it has been hugely worthwhile for the development of the band and its players. As we look ahead, we want to make sure every committed band member has the chance to apply and take part in the coming season. With the support of our community and supporters, we can continue to give young people on Arran the opportunity to compete on a national stage, develop their musical talents, and proudly represent our island and North Ayrshire.

Accom £4000

Travel £ 3000

Tutors £1500

Food £1500

Garnock Community Campus Parent Council provides a uniform hub which is free and accessible to all.   Providing freshly laundered, pre-loved and new items of school uniform  to pupils across the campus, our Hub provides privacy and discretion when needed.  By providing an outlet for pre-loved clothes we also reduce the amount of clothing which goes to landfill thus supporting the environment.  Our Uniform Hub also provides toiletries, tights, stationary and school bags thus reducing the cost of the school day - something we are passionate about.

The Uniform Hub is used regulalry by many of our school community.  Be it parents looking for items of clothing to help reduce the strain on the household budget, those looking for an environmentally kinder way of providing uniform to pupils or providing a fresh pair of tights in an emergency, we striive to provide what the school community needs, no questions asked.

Should we be successful in gaining any funds from the Participatory Budget, the Parent Council will purchase new items for the Uniform Hub.  This will  include everything that a pupil would need for the school day.  There are pupil representatives who attend Parent Councill meetings, supported by a member of the Senior Leadership team, who provide requests to the Parent Council as to how the Parent Council can support the pupil community.   They also provide feedback on projects supported by the Parent Council including the Uniform Hub.  

Amount requested to purchase items for Uniform Hub £1000.