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.

As Garnock Valley Sports Leaders we will be volunteering our time to give young people the opportunity to take part in free high quality sports sessions to benefit their mental and physcial health. It will also allow the opportunity to try new sports, find a passion for one and a sense of commuinty. It will also provide t-shirts for leaders to make them easy to identify to pupils and staff when taking the club. The t-shirts will help the leaders also feel part of a community and sense of representation when out coaching in the local schools. 

 

Tshirts & Pritning - £800 

Equipment - £200 

 

 

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

 

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. 

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 have been operating for over 30 years and alot of our equipment is either broken or outdated and we are also looking to enhance the children's experience by giving them new activities to partake in while at the club.  

We provide a fun place where the children can mix with peers and learn new skills through badgework and play.  The elder children also learn responsibility and gain confidence by mentoring the younger members.  

The equipment we would benefit from is

• Freestanding basketball stands ×2 = £150
• Giant Jenga and Connect 4 = £90
• Flint and Steels x 10 = £60
• Foam Balls x10 =  £40
• Ball pit balls = £50
• Rope =£20
• Mini survival kits = £140
• Arts and Crafts ie air dry clay, paint pens, colouring pens, glue etc = £100
• Capture the flag = £50
• Folding tables = £300

Total £1000

Our children come from all over the Garnock Valley and to see children work together and become friends regardless or gender, culture or disabilities gives reassurance that the world will be a better and more inclusive place in the future.

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Due to the tragic events in Irvine during the summer and elsewhere we wish to raise awareness to the consequences of weapon carrying.

The Street Striker Knife Crime Initiative is a community-led project developed by ACES to tackle the growing issue of knife crime among young people in our local area. By combining sport, education, and early intervention, the initiative aims to divert young people away from violence, raise awareness of the devastating consequences of carrying knives, and equip young people with positive pathways for their futures. in effct change lives.

This innovative approach uses street striker and activites to suit those who don't like football as an entry point to engage young people who may otherwise be at risk of involvement in anti-social behaviour, or knife-related crime. Alongside Street striker , we will deliver interactive workshops, mentoring, and awareness sessions designed to educate, empower, and inspire

costs 

Item Details Cost (£) Transport fuel for school?youth group visits  £100.00 Urban Signage Banners, posters & street signage £300.00 Support Cards Info cards on knife crime & support services £200 T-shirts 40 branded t-shirts for competitors £300 Total   £900

 

the intiative is mobile and be taken anywhere its needed