Community involvement is at the heart of our activities since the centre was built over 20 years ago. We are dedicated to continue to offer the community a wide range of sporting activities at a reasonable price in a family friendly environment. The introduction of padel tennis which is a relatively new and inclusive sport will reinvigorate sports provision in Prestwick and support a healthier community.

Tarbolton lost its 1967 community centre when a new campus opened in 2015, leaving minimal space and many groups disbanded. With a growing, ageing population, loneliness is rising; 2 in 3 residents want a new community-run facility.

The funding will be used to contribute to purchasing of a building. Since 2018 we have leased a shop owned by SAC where we store our event equipment which is integral to allowing us to put on our events. We also store equipment for other community groups such as Carrick resilience team, Girvan Christmas Street Party, Girvan Horticultural Society and we also store the towns Christmas lights. We have had request from other groups for storage, but we are current at full capacity. SAC which to turn

The project will benefit local residents, groups, and businesses by upgrading the Carrick Centre’s digital and AV facilities, enabling hybrid events, reducing rural isolation, boosting inclusion and wellbeing.