Communal Patio Improvement project
2025-06-03 • 1 comment • • Ayr North
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 outdoors. The planters will make the space more attractive and will offer opportunities for light gardening activities, which will support physical activity. Overall, this meaningful improvement will enhance the quality of life for the residents.
Stinchar Connections - Connecting Communities
2025-06-05 • 1 comment • • North & South Carrick
Stinchar Connections is a community transport initiative which connects communities in the Stinchar Valley area. The steering group have received funding through Carrick Futures to run a timetabled bus service connecting Girvan, Pinmore, Pinwherry, Barrhill, Colmonell, Ballantrae and Lendalfoot on 6 days of the week. The group has also received Community Mental Health and Wellbeing funding for a Development Officer to help progress the project over the next year. Stinchar Connections is aiming to become constituted, open a bank account and apply for charitable status, however Colmonell Community Association have agreed to act as sponsor organisation meantime. NHS Ayrshire & Arran Health Improvement Team are also supporting the project by evaluating the first year of the pilot transport project. We have applied to Carrick Futures for a second year of the pilot timetabled service.
The participatory budgeting funding would allow further promotion of the project by the Stinchar Connections Development Officer at local community events where she will have a stall to promote the service. This will help with recruitment of volunteer bus drivers for local trips, which will help the project become more sustainable. A budget for branded clothing has also been included, for the volunteers who will be helping to drive the buses for community outings. We have included a budget for a laptop and software for the Development Officer, as well as costs for printed leaflets and marketing materials (e.g. banner, gazebo, beach flag, pens) to help with promotion.
Overmills Allotment Rain Water Collection System
2025-05-30 • No comments • • Ayr North
To enhance Overmills Allotment’s self-sufficiency, we seek funding to build a platform for rainwater tanks, link them to guttering on compost bays, and connect the tanks for efficient water use.
Here's a clear breakdown of what the funding will be spent on for the rainwater collection project at Overmills Allotment:
Timber and building materials – For constructing a durable and level platform to support the water tanks.
Water storage tanks – Purchasing additional rainwater collection tanks.
Guttering and downpipes – To divert rainwater from compost bay roofs into the tanks.
Connectors and fittings – For linking the tanks together and ensuring a smooth water flow.
Fixings and brackets – To securely attach guttering and plumbing components.
Tools and equipment hire – Any specialist tools required for installation.
Safety gear and signage – Ensuring safe working practices during construction.
Volunteer support costs – Refreshments or small provisions for community volunteers helping with the build.
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Troon Water Sports - Wellbeing and Blue Health Programme
2025-05-28 • 6 comments • • Prestwick, Troon & Villages
The money will allow us to purchase 4 paddle boards, that can be used by young people and local youth clubs etc. having additional paddle boards will also help in developing the equipment we have for the new Water Sports facility.
Ayr North Young Carers - Wellbeing Backpacks
2025-06-12 • No comments • • Ayr North
Over the past year, we’ve recorded a rise in Ayr North referrals for young carers, many are supporting a parent or guardian with chronic mental health condition, which often takes a heavy toll on their own emotional wellbeing. To address this, we’d use this funding to assemble 10 mobile “Mental Wellbeing Backpacks,” each containing:
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Guided Journals: Structured prompts to help carers process stress and reflect on positive experiences.
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Mindfulness Colouring Books & Premium Pencils: A proven tool for lowering anxiety and promoting focused relaxation.
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Mindfulness Card Decks: Simple, one step exercises for breathing, grounding or gratitude—easy to use anywhere.
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Stress Relief Fidgets (spinners, squeeze balls): Portable sensory tools to diffuse tension in moments of overwhelm.
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Headphones Pre-loaded with Guided Meditations & Relaxing Soundscapes: Instant, private access to mental-health resources, even without Wi-Fi.
Young carers (aged 10–18) can borrow a backpack for up to one week, giving them discreet, portable access to self care tools whenever and wherever they need a moment of calm be that at home after school, in the school library between lessons.
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Emotional impact: Young carers of parents with mental-illness are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression compared with their peers.
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Barriers to support: Young carers can often lack private space or time to access traditional services; mobile kits may help overcome both by bringing resources directly to them.
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Equity of access: Backpacks can circulate through schools, youth centres and community events ensuring young carers alike can borrow them at their convenience.
Red Bags Full of Joy
2025-06-11 • No comments • • Ayr South & Villages
We rely soleley on donations and fundraising and over the past few years we have struggled with providing fred bags for older children. We often put games into these bags as this is something which older children enjoy but we find that we dont have as many donations of these as we would like. The funding would be to purchase as many boardgames as possible and our team of volunteers would then be able to use these for the bags for older children.
Newmarket Street Works - A space to begin.
2025-06-12 • 3 comments • • Ayr South & Villages
We are creating a community-focused workspace on Newmarket Street. The funding will help us purchase furniture, lighting, and fixtures to make the space welcoming and ready for workshops, meetings, and events. It will support local enterprise, adult learning, and community development.
Oshay’s Book printing and Book Launch for South Ayrshire Libraries
2025-06-03 • No comments • • Ayr South & Villages
Printing copies of ‘Oshay’s Party Invite’ - £900.00 for approx. 200 copies.
The story of 'Oshay's Party Invite' was written by one of the children Oshay’s support, and is how we got our current name, It’s an inspiring children’s story all about friendship and inclusion, following an octopus named Oshay. At the moment we have the book in pdf form, but we would love to have printed copies of the paperback book issued to each of the south Ayrshire libraries if possible and be able to issue a copy to families that we support. We would also be able to collect donations for copies of the book which could contribute towards reprinting the book in the future. We have contacted South Ayrshire libraries and have the information we need for the book to be issued to each library in South Ayrshire if we are successful, and they are supportive of the idea.
The books will also be used for reading sessions in nurseries and schools, where copies are given out to children to read along with us – the story follows a character who is ‘different’ from his friends, and it shows how help and support from friends can help people thrive. As well as the positive messaging within the story, we intend to use the books to encourage reading in the families that we work with, improving literacy, and strengthening bonds between children and guardians.
2 X Eco Roller Banners (PVC Free) - £133.27
We would like to hold an event to launch the book and we could really do with updating our outdated marketing materials for Oshay’s – so we have also included a request for 2 new roller banners which can be used for years to come to promote what we do at events. We would like to work with South Ayrshire Libraries on a book launch event which these would be used at.
New Desktop Computer for our Main Office - ASUS AiO A5402WVA 23.8" All-in-One PC – Intel® Core™ i7, 1 TB SSD, Black - £949.00
Now that we are working hard to develop our social media and online presence, we have noticed that our computer is really struggling with the increased usage and is often unable to keep up with editing photos and videos – we would like to apply for a new PC for the office that can keep up with the demands of creating content to promote what we do. Our current PC is so slow and is now struggling with everyday tasks. We also need to finalise some edits to the book before it goes to print; a new computer that could run this software would allow us to do this in house and save us cost of outsourcing this. We are also hoping to start a podcast which will provide support for neurodiverse families and we would need a new computer with more processing power to be able to make this happen. The model we hope to purchase has enough processing power to handle all of the above and will last us well into the future.
Ballantrae Primary School, Parent Council, Snack Funding
2025-06-04 • No comments • • North & South Carrick
The parent Council of Ballantrae Primary school wish to provide a daily, healthy snack for every child in the school. We have helped to part cover the cost of this for sessions 2024/2025 and the school have reported positive feedback. Not only does this help with the rising cost of living for ALL of the families, it also ensures that the children are given a healthy snack and get into good habits of eating well. Providing a snack in school, as an altertnative to bringing in a snack from home, has seen a significant reduction in litter in the school and surrounding area. Snack provision also means that children can sit in social situations whilst eating, promoting equity and inclusion. The older children in the school are given the chance to help make the snack which encourages responsibility and purpose.
The Parent Council actively seek funds through raffles, quizes, clothes sales etc. However, as a small community, we do not make large enough totals to cover the school snack for the full year. Snack is calculated at £2 per child, per week and we wish to fund this for the 38 weeks of the school year. The total for the year is £4180, so the funding we are asking for would part fund our project. We will try and cover the remining balance by continuing to fundraise throughout the school year.
This funding would have such a positive impact on the children and families of Ballantrae Primary School.
Friends of Dundonald Castle - Community Hub Upgrades
2025-06-12 • 1 comment • • Prestwick, Troon & Villages
We plan to use the funding to upgrade our existing lighting system to a more energy-efficient solution. This upgrade will reduce our energy consumption, lower our utility costs, and support our goal of operating a more sustainable community hub.
Our charity previously secured ARIA funding to conduct a comprehensive Building Condition Survey. Based on the findings, the surveyor recommended improvements to both our heating and lighting systems.
Using a local installer, we have already completed the heating system upgrade. This proposed lighting upgrade represents the next phase of our improvements. The need for this lighting improvement is also an outstanding action on our Asset Maintenance Register.
By lowering our operational costs through these upgrades, we will be able to redirect the savings into expanding and supporting the wide range of clubs, activities, and events we offer to our community. Last year, we welcomed over 29,010 users to our community hub and now run 12 free regular community groups and an annual programme of community and family activities. The hub also acts as the cosy, safe, and welcoming space for the village and surrounding area all year round.
Project total cost: £2520 PB Funding request: £2000 FoDC will fund £520