BLUE HEALTH Programme: Our proposed project expands on a successful pilot programme by Adventure Carrick of Blue and Green Health programmes in South Ayrshire. Through a consortium approach with The Outdoor Partnership and Adventure Carrick who are both local outdoor adventure organisations, Troon Water Sports Hub as the lead organization, will develop and deliver activities such as blue and green health walks, beach bathing, snorkel trails, SUP paddling and surfing.

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.

Stinchar Connections links people from Girvan, Pinmore, Pinwherry, Barrhill, Colmonell, Ballantrae, Lendalfoot and Barr by providing a timetabled service of buses in the local area. The Stinchar Connections Development Officer came into post in May 2025, and she is working to ensure transport meets the needs of people from the area. This funding will ensure further development,promotion and marketing of the project at a range of community events where Stinchar Connections will have a presence.

Installing a built-in storage cupboard will improve our community space and facility by maximising the hall’s usable space by keeping equipment safely stored and reducing clutter, making the environment safer and more flexible for a wide range of community uses. This will also support community development. Beneficiaries will include all our current and future community groups. Volunteers and organisers will also benefit from easier setup and reduced workload.

New kayaking equipment and pontoon ladder will allow us to safely expand boating activities for more of our cadets, supporting youth development for years to come and community engagement.

To provide new shelving and storage for the charity shop that all the local group use to raise funds for their groups

The Iris Ayr will open an accessible community studio space in the former Borderline Theatre building. This will provide a safe and friendly community space for residents of Ayr North and beyond, reaching all across South Ayrshire. The building will provide a home for exciting new artistic activity, including workshops, film screenings, dance performances, intimate theatre, gallery space and a venue to share experiences and tell the stories of our diverse communities.

The club is looking to develop the sport of Pickleball within Prestwick Indoor Tennis Centre as well as providing additional equipment to support our disability tennis programme.

Installing patio furniture and planters will create a welcoming space for the sheltered housing residents, encouraging socialising, reducing isolation, and supporting wellbeing and community spirit.The residents of Morrison Gardens Sheltered Housing complex would like to improve the communal patio area by purchasing patio furniture and planters to create a more welcoming and accessible outdoor environment. Residents will be able to come together to relax, connect with others, and enjoy time out