The Media Studio is a creative hub for young people, offering workshops in film-making, animation, and social media. Our mission is to support young people to develop digital skills, creativity, and confidence that will help them in education, future employment, and personal development. Through our workshops, participants learn practical, hands-on skills while exploring storytelling, teamwork, and self-expression in a safe and supportive environment.

Currently, the Media Studio does not have any laptops, which severely limits the workshops we can run. Many of the activities we want to offer — such as video editing, animation projects, and social media content creation — rely on up-to-date digital technology. Without access to laptops, young people are unable to engage fully with these opportunities, and we are unable to deliver the sessions we know could have a meaningful impact on their skills and confidence.

We are applying for £1,000 to purchase three modern laptops These laptops will provide the capability needed to run workshops efficiently and effectively. With reliable equipment, young people will be able to learn video editing, create animations, design digital content, and develop social media projects — skills that are increasingly relevant in today’s digital world. The laptops will also allow us to explore collaborative projects, where participants work in small groups to produce creative work, building teamwork and communication skills alongside technical ability.

Breakdown of Costs

Three laptops Lenovo IdeaPad 1 | 15 inch Full HD Laptop | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Windows 11 Home in S monde | Cloud Grey  at £329 each: £987

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

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

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

The young people of Towerlands youth club would like some new sports equipment to add to our limited collection. New sports equipment would mean we can play new games and try new sports that arent as well known. This would encourage new and returning members to keep coming and share with their peers to grow our group as stailness in activities has taken a hit on our numbers. The next thing they asked for was a trip to bounce station. Towerlands is in the most deprived according to Scottish index of multiple depravation in income, education and unemployment. So a chance for fun days like this would severly boost mental health and encourge new members to join and build friendships. Lastly we would use the rest of the money to get vouchers to cover food and snacks that we would need for movie nights or cooking/baking.

Break down:

Sports equipment £500

Footballs, soft balls and basketballs £40 - Basket ball adjustable hoops £259.99 - Portable goals £19.99 - 4 in 1 games table (pool, football, hockey, table tennis) £147.99 - £30 Rackets and shuttlecocks.

Trip to bounce station 

At £15 per person we would like 30 tickets 

And lastly £50 for gift vouchers. 

At Gateside Primary School, we believe in fostering a strong connection between our pupils, their environment, and the local community. Two years ago, our pupils took the initiative to create a community garden, installing four raised beds in the field beside the school, just outside the Early Years gate. This space has since become a hub for outdoor learning, where children regularly explore nature, develop their gardening skills, and learn about sustainability.

Our next step is to encourage further community Involvement through Intergenerational Projects. We will extend opportunities for children, families, and the wider community to work together in projects connected to reading, sustainability, gardening, and nature. These activities will take place after school and at weekends, encouraging participation from across generations. The aim is to strengthen community ties, provide meaningful, real-world contexts for learning, and create shared spaces where children and adults can learn from one another.

 We are seeking support to fund three key improvements:

1. Picnic Bench Seating – £500

In the original garden design, the children hoped to include seating to encourage families and community members to use and enjoy the garden space. However, due to limited funding, this was not possible at the time.

We are now looking to purchase picnic benches that will:

• Provide comfortable, social seating for families and community members
• Offer a place for everyone to sit during our intergenrational projects or whilst enjoying the garden space and what it has to offer.
• Make the garden a more inviting and functional community space for everyone to enjoy and learn in.

2. Outdoor Book Storage – £400

As part of our Eco Schools initiative, pupils have recently created a "Reading Garden" within the community garden. Currently, they transport books to and from school in boxes, limiting accessibility and creating additional work.

We propose to install a secure, weatherproof outdoor bookcase that will:

• Encourage a love of reading outdoors, for both children and adults
• Provide permanent, accessible book storage
• Enhance literacy opportunities in a natural, relaxing environment involving local community members and families.

3. Refreshments for After School and Weekend Groups £100 To encourage participation and make our community activities more welcoming, we plan to:

• Purchase flasks for tea/coffee as well as reusable outdoor cups and mugs.
• Provide a selection of tea, coffee, juice, biscuits and cakes during sessions.

This upgrade will help create a warm, social atmosphere, encouraging even greater use of the garden by both the school and local residents. By making gatherings more enjoyable, we will strengthen community ties and ensure outdoor learning feels enjoyable, meaningful, and fun.

Total Cost: £1,000

We are seeking £1,000 to help bring these enhancements to life.

Impact:

These improvements will:

• Encourage more families and residents to engage with the garden
• Support sustainable outdoor learning for all pupils
• Foster intergenerational community connections
• Make the garden a more inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable space for all

We hope you will consider supporting Gateside Primary pupils in their efforts to create a more welcoming and inspiring community garden for everyone.

We are the Junior section of Garnock Rugby Club.  We deliver rugby training to over 100 young people within the Garock Valley, and the wider community.  We strive to keep rugby as affordable as possible to young people while providing opportunties to promote health and wellbeing through physical activity.  Rugby is not just about physical activity and exercise, the young people develop so many more skills that can be transferrable in many siutations for the rest of their lives.  Skills they develop includes communication, teamwork, problem solving, negotiating, as well as increase in confidence and ability.  It has been proven that physical activity in turn can promote positive mental health, and we want to target this from a young age.  We would like to apply for funding to purchase equipment.  New equipment ensures the young people are kept active, challenged and that they continue to attend as they enjoy the sport.  New equipment could include balls, target practices, tackling bags, cones and any ideas that the young people have. 

We'd also like to provide healthy, low-cost snacks and food to our junior players and their opponents.  Providing food options after games will ensure equal access to free food for all.  We understand the food poverty and financial restraints that parents have and in challenging times, and this would ensure everyone was included.  Having food available would increase a strong sense of community, creating a shared space where players, coaches and supporters can come together to unwind, reflect and connect - which promotes mental wellbeing.  At Garnock, we pride ourselves in providing a low-cost physical activity and funding would allow us to continue this.

We ensure that the young people are involved in any funding process by checking in with their needs, wants and wishes.  By seeking funding we are able to keep our membership costs as low as possible, which ensures costs are not restrictive in young people being involved in sport.

Costs

£500 - various sports equipment that the young people are involved in buying 

£500 - to provide healthy snacks and food after games for the young people and their opponents.

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.