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
Springside Community Association – Garden Project 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?
To be able to start with a garden project, we need trees cut back. ground cleared and raised beds built. We also need areas power washed and railings painted.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We need timber and membrane suitable for raised beds and log style timber to repair a feature already in situ.
Paint to paint outside railings.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We need a shed to store equipment and we need gardening tools for volunteers to use. We need spades, trowels, lopers, edging tools, gardening gloves, kneeling stools, suitable for both adults and children.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
3 Towns Chest Heart & Stroke LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
We don't receive funding from anywhere else to run the group, members will give £2 when meeting to cover costs for refreshments and sometimes games etc.
We would like some help to buy promotional items like a pop up banner, T-shirts and posters to enable us to let other people in the local area know that we are there. Due to some of the members on low income we would also like to take them on 2 trips this summer. We did this last year and used South Ayrshire Transport as they have adapted buses which allows all of us to travel together. We are looking for some help to cover the costs, the total cost of everything is £1918.10 although this could rise due to the cost of fuel.
The members would be isolated due to their disability as the nearest support group is in Irvine and not all have transport.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Lochshore Community Garden LOCALITY
Garnock Valley Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We are on the lookout for slabs to be donated for our Community Garden.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We are looking for 4 x IBC tanks for our Community Garden at Lochshore Park Hub in Beith.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We are looking for soil for our Community Garden at Lochshore Park Hub in Beith. We would welcome any donations from local employers please.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
North Arran Community Benefit Society Ltd LOCALITY
Arran Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We have many visitors to the inn, both local and tourists, who come on electric bikes. We would like to install a bike shed at the inn, which can also charge electric bikes. We would expect the cost to be around £3,000. This will allow us to attract more visitors to the area, benefitting the inn and other local businesses.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Ardeer Thistle Football Club LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Other (please specify in your next answer) What do you need?
We are in need of skips to clear an area of the stadium. At present, this is a health and safety issue, especially with the younger members of our youth academy.
any support would be very much appreciated.
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?
We are looking to put in a new pathway. This will be to allow wheelchair access onto the grounds and to allow them to be seated under cover in the stand.
At present, there is access into the park, albeit, not great and doesn't allow the wheelchairs under cover.
Any support would be appreciated.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
we are in very much need of 2 new metal gates at our turnstiles. at present, we can't use the turnstiles as it is to dangerous as the gates are a health and safety issue.
We are using the double gates at present which is less controlled.
Any support would be great.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Beith Primary School Bereavement Garden LOCALITY
Garnock Valley Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We need approximately 50 full size sleepers to create two seating areas for our pupils in the Bereavement Garden.
Roughly 3 to 4 tonnes of white chips.
White stone edging.
Curved slabs for seating.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
The monetary donation will be to help towards labour costs of the erection of the Bereavement Garden.
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 would need construction labour to help build the seating, and install the stone edging, lay the membrane and level stone chips.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Beith and District Community Council LOCALITY
Garnock Valley Wish 1
Type of wish
Request for voluntary time from contractor - specific (e.g. specific financial, business, design or other skill-based support) What do you need?
Request for voluntary time from a creative designer that can support us to develop a design programme/plan for the installation of heritage boards; QR codes and murals around our town. For Beith and district one of our actions is to improve our spaces - how they look and how they feel to make them more inviting and welcoming for residents and visitors. This will help us to apply for funding foe a feasibility study and to create our visual spaces that supports social isolation and mental health and well being.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Other (please specify in your next answer) What do you need?
We are looking for a donation of voluntary time and tarmac. We have restored an unloved garden that was initially created for the queens coronation in 1953. Since then it has been under utilised and since 2020 we have restored the original draughts board, planted the raised borders, installed commemorative benches and trees. The path around the area and draught board is in need of a smoother surface to make it accessible for wheelchair and buggy users. Currently it has chipped stones covered in moss and is uneven. Any left over tarmac would be greatly appreciated to complete our coronation garden access.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
We are looking to raise £4000. This will support us to purchase and install an information heritage board in our coronation garden. The board will tell the story of the garden from its creation in 1953 to the present day. This is the final phase of restoring the garden that began in 2020.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Ardeer Rec Bowling Club LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Request for voluntary time from contractor - specific (e.g. specific financial, business, design or other skill-based support) What do you need?
We would like your paths, patio and building pressure washed/ Cleaned
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?
Our kitchen is dated but workable so we would like our kitchen wrapped and door rehung.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
A contribution towards the work of the club to engage the community and business through its ad board programme.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Dalry Community Development Hub LOCALITY
Garnock Valley Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
Contribution towards funds to carry out maintenance and repair of popular walk at the Lynn Glen Dalry WI&A Gilbert have produced an estimate of costs after inspecting Glen.
De-Vegitation Works £6795.00 excluding VAT
£8985.00 excluding VAT
Copy estimate will be delivered to the Council
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Mayfield Parent Council LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We are seeking a donation of durable, non‑slip, weather‑resistant playground marking paint, suitable for outdoor tarmac. We require enough materials to complete the following markings as part of our playground improvement project:
3 hopscotches
2 activity trails
1 snakes and ladders board
1 outdoor chess board
1 compass graphic
We aim to complete the work within this school year, weather permitting.
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?
We are requesting skilled labour support to apply the playground markings once the materials are available. This would involve:
Preparing the surface
Measuring and laying out the designs
Painting and sealing the markings
This support will ensure the installation is safe, accurate, and long‑lasting. Work can be scheduled flexibly based on contractor availability.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
We are seeking a financial donation to help fund the installation of new playground markings as part of our wider playground‑revamp project. The donation will go directly towards the cost of professional playground paint, stencils, and installation materials.
These markings will brighten our playground and provide engaging, inclusive activities that support physical development, coordination, and social play.
Any financial contribution will help us move closer to completing this project within the current school year, weather permitting. Ideally we would be asking for £1000-£2000.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection