Finishing the Transformation of Foresters Hall

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.

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.

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.

Age Concern Girvan (SCIO), is a local charity providing vital services to older people in Girvan. Our aim is to provide affordable, nutritious meals alongside welcoming social opportunities for people aged 55+ as well as anyone who may be isolated, vulnerable, or living on low incomes. Known locally as Duff Street Kitchen, we operate on Mondays and Fridays with the support of dedicated volunteers and people supported through Girvan Opportunities, providing a low-cost lunch in

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

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