We are celebrating this years grant awards for our Making Our Communities Better Places Fund, with over £12,000 of funding given to 18 local groups and projects that are doing fantastic work in their communities.
This year’s groups support everything from sport and youth activities to wellbeing, music, safety and volunteering.
- A Listening Ear Dumfries and Galloway
- Ardeer Rec Bowling Club
- Ardrossan Winton Rovers 2019
- Ardrossan Youth Association
- Irvine Victoria FC 2017
- Largs and District Carers Group
- Tass Thistle 2011
- Tass Thistle Yellow 2010
- Irvine Meadow Youth 2011
- Raise Your Voice With Ardeer – Doon the Beach
- Community Hub/Cafe
- Largs Community Development Trust
- St Peter’s Children’s Centre (Flying Start Toddler Group)
- Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport (aceswoodwynd)
- Metta Wellbeing CIC
- Three Towns Discovery Award Group
- The Wellbeing Cafe
- Churches Homeless Action North Ayrshire
Our Executive Director of Housing and Communites, Jennifer McCann, opened the event, where cheques were presented by Jennifer and our Chairperson, Janet Strang before everyone enjoyed lunch and had some time to network with other volunteers.
I want to congratulate all of this year’s successful applicants. Their dedication strengthens our communities and reflects exactly what this fund was created to achieve.– JACQUELINE CAMERON, Chief Executive Officer
Since the fund first launched in North and East Ayrshire in 1999 – and later expanded to Dumfries and Galloway and all CHA communities – it has continued to evolve to meet local needs.
I’d like to extend my congratulations to this year’s successful applicants. Their hard work and commitment not only drive meaningful impact but also embody the true purpose of the Making Our Communities Better Places Fund.– JANET STRANG, Chairperson
The Making Our Communities Better Places Fund helps support local groups and projects that bring people together and help communities thrive. Keep an eye on our social media to find out when the next round of applications open.