Finishing the Transformation of Foresters Hall

New bakery equipment to create local jobs, train skills, bake artisan bread and fund community arts, workshops and town centre regeneration.

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.

This project would meet priority 1 of South Ayrshire Council's funding priorities where there would be an investment in spaces and places. In our case, this would be to improve provision of activities within spaces by providing more entertainment.

The project will reduce the carbon footprint of the Loans Village Hall, in turn reducing the utility bills and making the hall more profitable and self-sustainable. The environment and the community will benefit from this project.

The Broadway is a case study in Place-Based Investment. The results of Prestwick’s place plan engagement report showed that ‘facilities and amenities’ and ‘identity and belonging’ were the two highest priorities. The Broadway project is aligned to both. The Visitor Experience is a direct answer to the need identified around local tourism opportunities ignored, celebration of local history and heritage, drop in space to accommodate small groups, and, most importantly, empty premises.

Replacement of all glazing in the Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre/Community Hub to improve energy efficiency, sustainability and comfort for our community and visitors.

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.