Young people on Cumbrae have urged Millport Curling Club to help give them the chance to try curling through test sessions at a mainland ice rink. It’s difficult for young islanders to participate in the sport as they need to travel off the island and it's expensive. Millport Curling club members and Cumbrae Primary School teachers will host the session with professional coaches at Greenacres ice rink. We're applying for funding for the bus, ferry and coaching for a group of thirteen 10-12 year-olds (P6&7) to have a go and be inspired to take up curling. The project will improve health and well-being by being active, trying something different and playing together in teams. The funding will mean everyone who wants to take part can do so, even families who are affected by the Cost of Living crisis.

The cost breakdown is:

Bus: £350

Ferry: £50

Venue fees (Ice/coaching): £250

Total: £650

This project will break down gender stereotypes, promote physical and mental health, and provide a safe, supportive environment for young girls to thrive.

Through structured training sessions, mentorship from experienced coaches,  we aim to inspire confidence, resilience, and leadership skills in girls aged 10–18.

Boxing has a history of being a male dominated sport. Currently Garnock Valley Boxing Club have approximately 28% female participation at most classes and we aim to encourge more girls to take part to improve on that figure.

Boxing has many benefits for young girls:

Confidence & Resilience: Learning self-defense and discipline fosters self-belief.

Health & Wellbeing: Regular training builds fitness, reduces stress, and improves mental health.

Social Inclusion: A female-friendly boxing environment breaks down barriers and creates community belonging.

Participation rates for girls remain low despite these benefits. The project aims to promote the benefits of boxing and directly tackle the barriers to access, visibility and cultural perceptions by offering free classes run over 8 weeks.

Free eight week introductory classes

Costs

Coach 8 hrs x £40 = £320

Equipment (gloves, protective gear, kit) = £600

Hall hire = £80

 

Attending the Isle of Arran Music School’s Summer School for Pipe Band offers a wealth of benefits for students at every stage, from beginners to seasoned performance band members. For new starters, the summer school provides an immersive, supportive environment to develop foundational skills in piping and drumming, allowing them to learn at their own pace while being inspired by more experienced peers. Intermediate and performance band members benefit from focused workshops that refine their technique, enhance ensemble playing, and prepare them for competitions and public performances, helping to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

The summer school also fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. Students form lasting friendships and learn the importance of collaboration, discipline, and mutual support—skills that are transferable beyond music into academic and personal life. The opportunity to perform at community events and competitions further boosts self-esteem and provides real-world experience.

For music leaders and advanced students who teach younger participants, the experience is equally rewarding. Acting as mentors, they develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills, often working towards formal qualifications such as the SQA Music Leadership Award. This not only strengthens their own musical understanding but also instills a sense of responsibility and pride as they contribute to the next generation’s musical journey.

Costs

Tutors- £3000

Accomadation £800

Lunch £500

Transport £200

Hall Hire £600

 

 

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

In conjunction with North Ayrshire Council Music Services, Music@Wellwood would organise a Strings Masterclass in 2026 with Donnie Deacon, a Lecturer of Violin, Viola and Chamber Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.  Donnie Deacon can provide guidance, technical advice and possible progression pathways into music for young people taking part.

Opportunities such as this have proven to strengthen access to music within North Ayrshire with young musicians supporting community groups and continuing to work within the community and schools promoting music as a career path and as an important educational tool which can continue to be a lifetime benefit.

In addition to an afternoon Masterclass in the Wellwood Burns Centre & Music, the young people would be invited to attend an evening performance by Donnie Deacon in Wellwood.  

Provision of the afternoon Masterclass would cost £400.  Attendance of 10 young people (approx. number) at the evening performance in Wellwood would be £100.  Afternoon refreshments for the young people attending the afternoon Masterclass £30.  Any costs associated with the use of the Wellwood would be met by Music@Wellwood.  

Since moving to 11s, game time is longer and the pitch size is bigger meaning that our weekly costs have risen.  This last year we are constantly coming up against financial barriers due to the rising costs of hiring pitches, referee costs, coaches training certificates and equipment.

The team have recently raised funding via sponsorship from local businesses and parental contribution to get new strips for the start of the season as the boys had all outgrown their kit.  All funding raised paid for the new kits for the boys. 

We are seeking funding to purchase new training kits, this will be shorts, tops and socks.  Funding is all sought for new equipment of balls, cones and training poles.  Having all the boys in the same kit promotes inclusion and uniformity. 

We seek this funding to ease the financial pressure on parents/carers who already contribute monthly to the team. 

Breakdown of costs;

16 training strips (shorts, top, socks) x £50.00        £800.00

Equipment (balls, cones, training poles)                    £200.00

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.

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.