The Ayr Ark was established in 2002 to provide a solution to the growing problem of underage drinking and anti-social behaviour among the young people of South Ayrshire. Our aim is to provide a safe space for the children and young people (aged between 11 and 18) and to fill their visits with fun and exciting activities both indoor and outdoor. We would also looking to set up our own football team to strengthen team work and the feel of unity in the kids who visit us.

This is a community-led project to create and then manage a stunning artwork in a disused railway tunnel on an active-travel path at Alloway. To date we have involved over 2,000 local people mainly from schools and colleges but also involving the older generation to create the artwork under the guidance of a professional muralist. We believe involving so many of our local communities will provide a sense of ownership and help safeguard the artwork created.

Annbank United CFC has saw a regeneration in of the football club in the past 3 years from near closure to winning the Amateur Premier League. Our community football club provides a safe, friendly environment for local men to stay active and socialise, providing a sense of community. The club is well supported by the local community who come to watch every week. At this present time there is no Clubhouse, due to being destroyed in the storm, therefore we are unable to function fully.

We’ll offer workshops, talks, and enterprise support for adults and families, creating a welcoming space to learn, grow ideas, and bring positive activity back to Newmarket Street.

Adult & Family Learning: Practical skills-building that enhances confidence, resilience and wellbeing. Youth Work: Young carers gain life saving capabilities and positive peer learning. Community Development: Strengthens local networks, fosters inter agency collaboration and mutual support.

The Night Before Christmas Campaign is a local registered charity which helps local children and vulnerable adults at Christmas and throughout the year who are living in poverty. Due to the cost of living crisis there are a growing number of families who struggle at Christmas. Christmas 2024 we helped 8072 children and vulnerable adults to bring some magic to them at Christmas. We provide red bags full of joy which consist of Pyjama's, stationary, underwear, a toy or game and chocolate.

Community Gift Exchange SCIO proposes to refurbish and distribute 10 bikes to adults living in the area who would like to enjoy the health and wellbeing, and cost saving benefits of riding a bike but, impacted by the cost of living crisis, are not able to afford to buy a safe and affordable bike themselves. Producing the bikes in our Ayr based Cycle Works also provides additional training and inclusion volunteering opportunities for young people, people with disabilities, and retired people.