Participatory budgeting

Arran Churches Together (ACT) Food Bank

2023-08-28 No comments Arran Churches Together Food Bank Arran

Arran Churches Together Food Bank was set up in 2011 when a concerned resident made a local minister aware that a local family had struggled to put food on the table during the Christmas period. No-one should experience food or fuel poverty however there are more than 2,000 foodbanks across the UK supporting those in need. Our foodbank on Arran provides emergency food for local people who require additional support. The Arran foodbank is independent and requires no referral - anonimity and dignity are very important and can be a problem, particularly in rural communities. The food bank can be accessed in the vestibule of Brodick Church which is open 24/7. The ACT Foodbank is the only foodbank on Arran. Our island can be a costly place to live - lack of affordable housing pushes many families into private lets which can be costly; there is no mains gas on the island, homes are heated by electricity, oil, wood or coal; food shopping is done at either local village shops or Co-op supermarket, there is no option to shop in budget supermarkets. We are aware that in recent times, there are families on Arran with people in employment having to use the foodbank  Our local supermarket displays a basket for collection of donated long life food items - these are collected by volunteers who use them to keep the food bank shelves, at Brodick Church, well stocked. Although the Arran community continue to be generous with  donations, the volunteers often have to buy food to keep things topped up. Money used for these shops is taken from a fund made up of monetary donations from local individuals and organisations. However the increased cost of food shopping, means we are going through this fund very quickly.

£1,000

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve, with the proposed wetland outlined in blue.

Archaeological survey work in aid of wetland nature reserve creation

2023-09-09 No comments FRIENDS Three Towns

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.

£318

Saltcoats Mindful Makers

2023-09-10 No comments elemay Three Towns

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.

£600

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West Kilbride Village Gala

2023-09-17 No comments West Kilbride Gala North Coast

West Kilbride Village Gala is an annual event that has been running for over 60 years and provides an opportunity to bring the community of West Kilbride together. We hire in a variety of fun equipment and rides and offer reduced cost wristbands for unlimited use to ensure that these are accessible to all regardless of financial situation.  The Gala provides the people of West Kilbride with an opportunity to socialise and enjoy themselves, promoting community cohesion, health and wellbeing and tackling social isolation. In addition to the fun equipment and rides there are a range of stalls e.g., tea room, bbq, bottle stall, cake and candy, bric-a-brac, hook a duck and lucky dip and much more.  These activities take place in two large marquees, which require to be stored throughout the year.  We are seeking funding to purchase storage cages for the marquees (which are also used by other community groups), storage boxes and ground mats.  As the storage cages are on wheels this will allow easier transport of the marquees.

£992

Senior Citizens Over 50s Club (Hayocks Hall, Stevenston)

2023-09-05 No comments over50stevenston Three Towns

Senior citizens 50 plus club, all funds raised will go towards raffles, bus trips, and general well being of club members.

£1,000

The David White Hub (Sheltered Housing)

2023-09-13 No comments The David White Hub (Sheltered Housing) Three Towns

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.

Decreased Social Isolation

£1,000

Pipe Band Practice

2023-09-17 No comments arranmusicschool Arran

We are looking to fund our pipe band practices for our project for the year. We currently have a weekly pipe band practice as part of our charity each week which currently involved around 25-30 pupils of the Isle of Arran Music School. This entails the pipe band practicing for upcoming contests, events and concerts that happen all over Scotland. In these weekly band practices they learn many differnent skills for life including team working, working out new problems, time management, leadership.

£1,000

Cafe Solace at Bridgend Community Centre

Cafe Solace Kilbirnie and Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Community Association

2023-09-11 No comments CafeSolaceKilbirnie UK Shared Prosperity Fund PB

Cafe Solace Kilbirnie and Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Community Association are starting a community garden where the food grown will be used to make our low cost, nutritious meals at the community centre, we are also looking to install security cameras and install addional parking facillities.

£5,000

Breaking Bread, Building Bonds: A Syrian Culinary Journey

2023-09-17 4 comments spikewheatscots Kilwinning

Uniting diverse communities through Syrian cuisine, music, and culture. Building bonds and fostering understanding <button></button> <button></button><button></button>

£1,000

Dalry Action Group

2023-09-16 No comments dalry action group Garnock Valley

At Dalry Action Group we are looking for funding to help replenish the christmas lights around our town. we like to hold an annual christmas light switch on where families from all the garnock valley can come and enjoy seeing our town lit up, with activities for the kids.

£1,000

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