Cunninghame Drop-in Centre
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Summary
The Group offers support and fellowship to people who suffer from disability, their families, friends, carers and support workers, that is run by volunteers. The Group was originally set up for people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but this has been extended to all types of disability, older persons and persons experiencing social isolation and loneliness. The group has a membership of carers and persons with various degrees of disabilities or other issues. Many members of the group who
Description
Following review process, application will proceed for eligible cost of catering and taxi only (£820); unspecified insurance cannot be funded under the criteria.
The financial support is required to contribute to the provision of the meeting venue and the provision of the weekly lunches, as well as the Christmas lunches and outings. It has also allowed for the provision of transport, specifically taxis, to allow some members of the Group to attend meetings, who otherwise could not, due to their mental or physical disability. For instance, the provision of taxi transport to meetings for a member of the Group who is fundamentally physically disabled and wheelchair bound. The Group provides meetings every week at Vennel Gardens, which involves catering, rent, and transport costs for disabled members. The Group had a grant from the Scottish Governments, Social Isolation and Isolation Fund, which expires in March 2027. The grant application is therefore for the period 1 April 2027 to 31 December 2027. Funding is essential for the Group to continue.
Grant Applied for by Items
Catering for 25 weeks = £500. Transport.
Taxi costs for disabled member to attend meetings, 8 trips = £320.
Insurance. Required by NAC for Vennel Gardens let =£138 (for 9 months)..
Total £958
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I confirm that I will provide any additional information requested to complete my application by the application deadline.
Yes
I confirm my understanding that if successful, I must submit my bank account information to North Ayrshire Council by the deadline requested.
Yes
Did you receive funding in the 2025 round of PB (Locality, Youth or CWB funds)?
Yes
If you were funded through PB last year, please confirm that you have submitted a monitoring update using this form before submitting your application: https://forms.office.com/e/RRkTgEWKPq
The half year monitoring form has been completed and sent, as required.
Price explanation
Insurance cost not eligible - not specified type of insurance and therefore cannot meet it (WWNF7). Proceeding for £820 towards catering and taxi
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