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Investment projects with scope: Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

Total budget £65,000

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A Shining Light

No comments Ayr Gaiety Partnership (Gaiety Theatre) organisation Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

Our aim is to make a lasting difference to the town’s cultural landscape by re-vitalising the entrances to the theatre by not only ensuring the accessibility, safety and environmental aspects by improving the lighting but cementing the theatre being memorable and welcoming to the community, patrons and tourists alike.

£5,871
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Inclusive Archery

No comments Craig Paterson Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

Delivers Priority 2 (Live, Work, Learn) and Priority 3 (Civic & Community Pride) through inclusive, low-cost archery across South Ayrshire, including Annbank, Ayr and Craigie, benefiting beginners, disabled participants and communities facing economic barriers.

£1,000

Kick a Bout Girvan

No comments Stuart Watson Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

Free summer football activities in Girvan and South Carrick improving health, reducing isolation and tackling food poverty, while creating volunteering and skills opportunities for young people.

£7,560

Friends of Craigie Allotments Association – maintaining the allotments

No comments Joy Hill Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

We aim to provide a space for people in community to improve their health and wellbeing through ethical gardening. Objectives - • To conserve, preserve, protect and improve the land worked on. • To encourage all plot holders to take an active part in the maintenance and improvement of the allotment site. To promote the benefits of community growing and gardening to the inhabitants of Ayr and surrounding area without distinction

£870
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Dundonald Castle Community Hub & Visitor Centre: 21st Century Makeover

No comments FriendsofDundonaldCastle Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

This upgrade will enhance Dundonald Castle's Visitor Centre and Community Hub, improving facilities for 30,000+ annual visitors and creating a better environment for our community, team, locals and tourists.

£2,400
Ayrshire Coastal Path

Ayrshire Coastal Path Vehicle Insurance 2026

No comments AyrshireCoastalPath organisation Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

Our 4WD vehicle is vital to our ability to maintain the Ayrshire Coastal Path. The vehicle is used to transport materials such as sleepers, gate posts, stiles, new marker posts to where they are needed on the path. Safe access to this stunning coastal path through continued maintenance benefits the local coastal communities in SA through walking, recreation and nature connection opportunities, as well as being a huge driver for outdoor tourism in the area benefitting many local businesses.

£840

Kirkmichael Community Cafe Catering essentials

No comments Caroline Lorimer Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

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£6,473
Retreat

Bridge to Shore

No comments Andrew Downie Coastal Communities Fund 2025/2026

Harbour Ayrshire will deliver trauma-informed recovery and wellbeing support across rural coastal communities, reducing isolation, improving mental health, and increasing community participation for vulnerable adults and families.

£6,590