Coastwatch Irvine is looking for funding to renew our Marine VHF radios. Marine VHF radios are used to transmit distress signals. Our VHF radios are ageing as technology advances, and we are applying for this funding to purchase new radios for the Coastwatch Office. We monitor these radios for any distress signals in Irvine bay and beyond to ensure anyone in difficulty gets the help they need quickly.

Our judo club has been serving the local community for over 25 years, providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for children and young people aged 5 and above. The club is entirely volunteer-led and is open to everyone, regardless of background, ability, or experience. We are committed to promoting friendship, respect, and a strong sense of community among our members. Through regular training and participation in judo, children develop confidence, self-discipline and resilience.

Our project aims to provide essential weather-protection for our two youth football teams, ensuring players can continue training and playing safely throughout the winter months. By helping shield children from cold, wet, and challenging weather conditions, we will create a more comfortable and enjoyable environment that supports regular participation, promotes wellbeing, and reduces the impact of seasonal weather on attendance.

Cycling Without Age Scotland (CWAS) is a charity that provides FREE, inclusive outings for people who are elderly, isolated or have mobility difficulties. Our volunteer pilots take passengers out on a specially adapted trishaw, allowing them to enjoy fresh air, beautiful surroundings and meaningful social interaction that they may otherwise be unable to access. Our Largs Chapter provides outings along the Largs Promenade, lasting between 20 and 90 minutes.

We estimate that at least 70% of the band has some form of disability from autism to multiple sclerosis and everything we do is with the aim of providing mental health initiatives not only to the band but to the wider community through community events and initiatives. We also aim to start a development band to enable us to reach the next generation of pipe music players,

Help us provide training kits and rain jackets for our 17 players, keeping grassroots football affordable and ensuring every boy feels included, prepared and part of the team.

Helping keep Mayfield’s school discos affordable and accessible, giving every child the chance to have fun with friends, feel included and make memories they might not otherwise get the chance to make.