LifeLines is a group supported by Salcoats Link up team based in the Argylle Community Centre.

The Launch of new Lifelines Digital Resource took place this month,  raising awareness & providing information on suicide prevention and support services. The group focus on finding local services to keep adding to this vital resouce and keeping it updated. They are looking to purchase promotional material and information banners and a gazebo. 

The HTAR are a group of voluteers who help promote the interests of residents in the area on matters concerning housing, the environment and the social and community life in the Hayocks area.

Mindful Makers reduces social isolation and builds emotional resilience and wellness via a trusted support network where people benefit from mindfulness and a shared enjoyment of creative activities.

3TFM broadcasts programmes to the 3 Towns and beyond, from its base at the Frank Sweeney building in Ardrossan.  We would like to upgrade some of our studio equipment to enable us to interview guests live on air, and to prerecord interviews.  This would enable us to expand on our health and wellbeing output by producing more programmes containing health and wellbeing features with advice and information from local experts, and stories from local people.

The money would fund archaeological work to oversee wetland creation at Ardeer Quarry LNR in Stevenston, making sure the project does not impact any undiscovered archaeological relics that might be there.

An aged 50+  group offering a place for people to meet, discover new interest, new friends share/learn skills while working towards an award. The group reduces social isolation, improves wellness, mental health, keeps people active.

 The Flying Start Toddler Group is a registerd charity and is for families with children under three years, we operate in a safe and comfortable environment which  can  be accesed easily. We provide parent and child sessions to promote friendships and a sharing of experiences among adults, and activities to promote the wellbeing of babies and children. The group members have the opportunity to engage in activities that might not be available to them. The members benefit from companionship, support and social interaction and the opportunity to form new friendships.

The group is open three mornings per week, we use a large hall for active play and snack, small hall for activities and an early years room for baby activities and art and craft. We hold parties at  Easter, Halloween and Christmas and any special occassions. The cost for our members is £2 per family including a snack of tea, coffee, juice, crisps and  biscuits.  All our activities are free, this is possible through grants and awards to cover our core costs and activities.

We are residents of Kyleshill Court in Saltcoats, we regularly take part in the David White Engagement Hub acitivities, we have formed a steering group and would like to apply for PB funding to enhance the opportunities on offer for residents.

 I would like to set up a social group for adults that meets regularly at the Ardrossan Church of the Nazarene. This will provide a space and time for people to relax, socialise and have a bit of fun.

Creating wellbeing cafes across North Ayrshire for people living iwth dementia and their unpaid carer to acess support and companionship.