<p>Parties and events&nbsp;for the kids in the community. Looking for &pound;990 to help in aid of these parties and events for the kids in the local community.</p>

<p>The SAS explorer scout unit is based in the scout hall, Kilmeny Terrace, Ardrossan. The unit covers the three towns and is open to anybody who wishes to join. The unit takes part in scouting activities and adventurous activities including archery, kayaking and paddle boarding. The leaders of the unit are qualified instructors in the aforementioned activities. The unit runs these activities for other groups within North Ayrshire who do not have access to equipment or instructors.</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The AYA want to enhance the outdoor aspects of its youth provision at the Ardrossan Youth Centre recognising that fun activities outdoors improves wellness increases personal&nbsp;resilience and encourages participation.</span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">52nd Ayrshire operates from St Marys Church Hall , our three sections run each week on&nbsp;a Tuesday and Thursday&nbsp; Most of our children and young people are resident in Saltcoats with a few who travel from Stevenston and Ardrossan. </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">We provide indoor and outdoor&nbsp;activities for children and young people &nbsp;aged 6yrs&nbsp; - 25 yrs. We provide activities that support health and well-being and that build confidence independence and self-esteem. We strive to provide activities that are fun , exciting that will create memories that will last forever. Our young people are decision makers and they are involved in the design , planning and implementation of programmes and activities</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">We would like to apply for funding for our &nbsp;2024 Group Camp. Our aim is to subsidise the camp for every young person in order to support families dealing with the impact of the cost of living crisis . We would like to provide every young person with the opportunity to attend &nbsp;and make it accessible to all families particularly those who may have more than one child /young person in scouting .We would like to cover the costs of food and activities. We would like to apply for &pound;1000 </span></span></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>