You can find all current wishes from groups and Third Sector organisations in North Ayrshire below.

If you are a North Ayrshire Council contractor and are interested in delivering one of these wishes, please email communitybenefits@north-ayrshire.gov.uk to discuss the next steps.

Wishes Statuses

Available for Selection - wishes that are open for offers of help
In Discussion - wishes that we are currently negotiating
In Progress - wishes that have a contractor and completion date agreed

GROUP NAME
Irvine Royal Connects
LOCALITY
Irvine
Wish 1
Type of wish
Request for voluntary time from contractor - general (e.g. helping at an event, general labour for a project)
What do you need?
In order for us to be able to utilise the three external (but internal to the school) garden spaces, the areas need to be safe - they are not currently safe. After a site visit last year, Robertsons's the Builders helped us to map out the key priorities for each zone: Garden 1 Slabs need levelled Removal of base that had been used to secure a green house. Shrubs removed Mare's tail removed - extensive growth. Access from Tunnel needs looked at Access from stairs at PE. Garden 2 Disability access- none Removal/Making safe stone sculpture Removal/Transformation of rocky area in middle of the garden. Garden 3 Established Grass needs cut Poly tunnel repaired Raised slabs due to roots of large tree.
STATUS
In discussion
GROUP NAME
North Ayrshire Amateur Swimming Club
LOCALITY
Irvine
Wish 1
Type of wish
Sponsorship or fundraising support
What do you need?
We host out home galas at the Portal in Irvine 3 - 4 times a year. These events/galas are over 2 days and attract 300-400 swimmers from the North of Scotland as well as supporters and coaches. Due to the energy crises and rising fuel costs our pool hire costs have also gone up. We are looking for sponsors who could donate funds to host these galas. In return we will offer various publicity options depending on the donation/sponsorship offered.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Food (donation)
What do you need?
This is to cater for our traveling officials who attend our galas. They are offered a hot lunch and we would be happy to accept any catered ideas to supply these meals.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Other (please specify in your next answer)
What do you need?
If any group or individuals provide medals we would love to work with you.
STATUS
Wish 1: In discussion; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
North Ayrshire Tandem Cycling
LOCALITY
Kilwinning
Wish 1
Type of wish
Sponsorship or fundraising support
What do you need?
We require a 20' Shipping Container to house our Tandems for safe storage. We have a site already in place, but need support to raise the funding to purchase a secure unit to store our equipment. Any support you can offer will make a big difference to our group!
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation)
What do you need?
2 ton Whin Dust for levelling out the ground to form a base for a Shipping Container
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
Largs Food Hub
LOCALITY
North Coast
Wish 1
Type of wish
Food (donation)
What do you need?
we would like a food donation as our stock diminishes fast even though we have just opened. any tins of meat with a good date would be best and packets of cereal, diluting juice, toiletries, basically all food and household items that have a good shelf life
Wish 2
Type of wish
Request for voluntary time from contractor - general (e.g. helping at an event, general labour for a project)
What do you need?
need help for wish three, so painter, joiner, and flooring expert.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Materials (donation)
What do you need?
we need to upgrade our store room as it was previously the cleaners room . needs the walls emulsioned and new flooring i.e. slip proof lino. and the cupboards under the sink need replacing .
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
Eglinton Growers Allotments and Community Garden
LOCALITY
Kilwinning
Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation)
What do you need?
We have a track going through our site that is car accessable, essential for many of our older members to get close to their plots but due to the high rainfall of late it is in an awful condition, full of potholes making driving on it pretty awful. We would love any excess type 1or 2 local companies can provide in order to keep it in a drivable condition. We also hope to extend our events area (which also frequently floods)and raise it with type 1or 2. Our group provides free events throughout the year, including a free Easter and Xmas event for local children.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation)
What do you need?
WE would very much like to update our kitchen as it is much used at our community fundraising events and member get togethers and are therefore looking for 2 or 3 wall units and floor units, linoleum to cover the flooring area and a worktop.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Other (please specify in your next answer)
What do you need?
We are hopeful to dig 1 or 2 soakaways/wildlife ponds on our site to help with the flooding issue. It would have a double benefit, one being to encourage wildlife onsite and secondly move water away from our plots/enabling us to open up more plots to the community (we have a large waiting list) We are there fore looking for local companies with digging machinery who would be able to work with us in order to dig these small scale ponds and trenches.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
MCR Pathways
LOCALITY
Three Towns
Wish 1
Type of wish
Request for voluntary time from contractor - general (e.g. helping at an event, general labour for a project)
What do you need?
We are looking for your employees to mentor a young person in school for an hour a week, during term time. Mentors and young people are carefully matched based on their likes, personality and life-experiences. Everyone is different, so we look for mentors from all walks of life. When one person mentors, two lives are changed.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
We are looking for financial donations to help fund travel costs for work experience opportunities.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Request for voluntary time from contractor - general (e.g. helping at an event, general labour for a project)
What do you need?
We are looking for employers to host talent tasters for our young people on the programme.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
Skelmorlie Community Garden
LOCALITY
North Coast
Wish 1
Type of wish
Request for voluntary time from contractor - general (e.g. helping at an event, general labour for a project)
What do you need?
Paved area at the library has sunk causing a substantial dip causing slips and trips to community members looking to utilise the green space, this requires levelling and repointing.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
To buy sand to lift and shore up the paved area, to buy pointing cement and tools to apply the cement. General equipment to make area safer for walking through raising slabs.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Materials (donation)
What do you need?
Three large planters for patio fruit trees, looking to have apple, pear and cherry so local people can freely take the fruit when the trees are in full leaf.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
Ayrshire Independent Living Network Dementia Befriending Service
LOCALITY
Three Towns
Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
A donation to support the reimbursement of all volunteer expenses.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Food (donation)
What do you need?
To support with our weekly Dementia Wellbeing cafe in Saltcoats and the new cafe opening in Irvine. Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Biscuits, cakes, Jam, Butter, Diluting juice (all flavours), cans of fizzy juice, crisps, washing up liquid, cups, disposable table covers, sweets.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
To support us to arrange a day trip for people living with dementia and their loved one to enjoy time out with like minded people.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
Ardeer Thistle Girls Under 14's
LOCALITY
Three Towns
Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
Game strip and/or training strip, 22 players x £30 per strip = £660 of home or game
Wish 2
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
Rain jackets and/or warm hoodies 22 x £26 = £572 22 x £24 = £528
Wish 3
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
Equipment Balls, bibs and cones £302.18
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection
GROUP NAME
Ardrossan Winton rovers Youth Academy SCIO
LOCALITY
North Coast
Wish 1
Type of wish
Sponsorship or fundraising support
What do you need?
The academy is on the look out for a sponsor who would be interested in supporting the activities of the academy. The sponsorship would support the purchase of clothing equipment and footwear for those children who would otherwise be excluded due yo financial barriers.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money)
What do you need?
We are looking for financial donations that we would use to further the good work our volunteers do in support of local children being involved in an VC active life as members of Ardrossan Winton Rovers Youth Academy SCIO. Any donations would be used to cover teams costs and assist in providing sportswear for our girls and boys aged between 5-12 years
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection