Making funding more accessible for communities

A new Funding alert format was developed to make information more accessible for local community groups.  This is now also being promoted throughout social media channels to engage with even more community groups and organisations. In addition to this the funding...

RCGF – Pinwherry & Pinmore Community Development Trust

A successful application was made to the Scottish Government’s RCGF Fund by the Trust.  This was supported by SAC officers to enable a comprehensive application to be submitted. The Trust have subsequently been awarded in excess of £197,000 to take forward...

Creation of LACER Cost of Living Fund

A new fund was developed to assist communities with the cost of living crisis.  £100,000 was subsequently distributed to 13 community organisations. This funding will provide these groups with the assistance to directly support families who are struggling during...
Bounce Festival

Bounce Festival

Bounce Festival was South Ayrshire Council’s first ever Youth Work Festival.  The main aim of the event was to provide local young people aged 10 to 16 with an opportunity to engage in and enjoy a wide range of positive activities, including; live music,...
Lynanne McRoberts and family

Lynanne McRoberts and family

Hi, my name is Lynanne and I have 3 children, 2 twin boys and 1 girl and we live in Wallacetown.  I first got involved with the parent and child group when the St John’s School Expressions App mentioned that there was a group starting this was after I filled out...