Community Benefits Wishlist Submission

Financial (donation of money)

The cost of providing a healthy snack to our parents and children has nearly doubled in recent times. To enable us to continue to do so we are requesting financial help in this area. Our yearly outgoings for snack in the year March 2022 to April 2023 was £1977 any financial support would be greatly appreciated.

IT equipment (donation)

The group would benefit from a new laptop , the existing one is over 13 years old and is in need of upgrading. The laptop is used for producing newsletters, forms, handbooks and emails. The laptop is a vital part of our work as we use it to apply for grants, funding and research.

Sponsorship or fundraising support

The group relies on grants to operate as our parents due to financial constraints could not fund the sessions. We would appreciate any sponsorship that was available.

Financial (donation of money)

We would be grateful to receive any type of financial assistance deemed appropriate. This would be invaluable to us as a community group to provide not only the gala next year but also events for the whole community of Dreghorn throughout the year. We are hoping to do several events from now until the gala in June 2024 including kids discos, a Santa walk and potentially a halloween event. These events would be a first for the community and we believe it would bring the community positivity throughout the year as well as on the week leading up to and day of the gala.

Sponsorship or fundraising support

We would find this invaluable to have sponsors for the gala on the 15th June 2024. Sponsorship and fundraising allows us to make next years gala bigger and better for the local community.

IT equipment (donation)

We are a small community based committee and would be looking for any donations of a printer to enable us to carry out our communications and advertise the events successfully.

Materials (donation)

Our project is the refurbishment of the Scout Hut to bring it up to modern day standards, make it fit for purpose and sustainable with reduced running costs. The fabric of the building is now failing and beyond designated lifespan. It is also used by community groups and we want to increase that use. As part of the refurbishment, we wish to upgrade our toilets. We are seeking 4 WC suites, 2 urinals and 5 wash hand basins

Request for voluntary time from contractor - specific (e.g. specific financial, business, design or other skill-based support)

We are looking for voluntary time from a plumber who would be willing to install the sanitary wear. The refurbishment programme has been designed on a phased basis, so that it can be undertaken as and when funding and other support allows.

Financial (donation of money)

We are also seeking grant funding from various sources. Many of these funds require match funding, however, before a grant will be awarded and therefore any financial donations, which we could demonstrate as match funding, would help us obtain grant funding. For essential works we are looking to raise £96,000. There is grant funding available for larger works such as an air source heat pump and energy efficiency measures, but not so much available for items like sanitary wear

Materials (donation)

We have received our Building Warrant for the wellbeing café and the plans are quite specific with regard to roof tiles, wall materials, windows, etc. so if you feel you can help, please get in touch. We also need builders, plumbers, electricians, joiners, etc. to help us build our café. Alternatively, if you would rather make a financial donation, please do contact us...basically, we would be grateful for any help you can offer. :-) The deadline for this project is hopefully July 2024...our fingers are crossed regarding funding and your help.

Request for voluntary time from contractor - specific (e.g. specific financial, business, design or other skill-based support)

We are expanding our Community Transport Scheme, & are about to receive two cars to support the work already done by our volunteers in their own cars. The parking area outside our building is breaking up and has some potholes. We would like the area resurfaced to prevent damage to cars & injuries to individuals. The area is not large and accommodates 4 cars.

Materials (donation)

the following materials would be required for building our new sleigh- 4x 18mm marine ply 6x 3x2 cls various selection of screws new lights for decorating the sleigh lap belts and seats

Request for voluntary time from contractor - specific (e.g. specific financial, business, design or other skill-based support)

we would require help to build the new sleigh in time for our xmas light switch on which is on Friday November 24th.

Financial (donation of money)

We would like to request a cash donation to purchase new training kits and equipment for the players. We have organised fundraising events and purchased new match day kits, any financial contribution would go to training kit and equipment.

Sponsorship or fundraising support

We would like to request funding or sponsorship for the girls training equipment.

Materials (donation)

We are looking for any building materials which would help construct our nursery garden and outdoor learning area.

Request for voluntary time from contractor - general (e.g. helping at an event, general labour for a project)

We are looking for contractors to help develop/construct an outdoor learning area which will aid in the development of the early years class. There is no deadline but will benefit children each year.

Financial (donation of money)

We are looking for a financial donation of £500 towards the cost of an outdoor storage/bike shed for school. Part of the improvement plan for next term is to increase the outdoor learning so are increasing resources and they need a place to store these. This includes encouraging cycling to school but some bikes have been damaged as the existing shed is no longer fit for purpose.

Request for voluntary time from contractor - specific (e.g. specific financial, business, design or other skill-based support)

The road that leads to our establishment is filled with potholes that our incoming injured or frightened animal patients have to endure on a daily basis. Our volunteer couriers traverse this road several times a day, and not only is the condition of the road damaging for our patients, it's damaging the volunteers' vehicles too. We would welcome advice or support to help us repair the road, and we can provide photos of the current condition of the road on request.

Request for voluntary time from contractor - specific (e.g. specific financial, business, design or other skill-based support)

The IT system here requires not just a software update but a hardware upgrade. Our operating software is Windows 7, and while it 'works' for the time being, we are concerned about it failing in the near future, and are worried about loss of files. We want to maximise the benefits of going digital and shift from our current paper approach.

Materials (donation)

Our team have requested high quality cleaning equipment such as rubber sweeping brushes, Safe4 disinfectant, fairy washing up liquid and an electrical power washer would really be a huge help in the daily tasks of our staff. In addition to this, the rate at which we go through waterproof trousers, rubber gloves, latex gloves and wellington boots is tremendous! Therefore, we would really benefit from a supply of high quality outdoor workwear in a range of sizes as well as some cleaning tools mentioned above

Financial (donation of money)

Our sewing machines and overlockers are heavily utilised by people who do not have their own, and require regular servicing to keep them in good working order. A routine service costs £75 for a sewing machine and £85 for an overlocker, and we would appreciate any financial donations towards the costs of maintaining our equipment in good working order

Materials (donation)

Our next project is to make cushions for children and adults in Ayrshire Hospice and the Beatson over the Christmas period, specifically cancer patients who may be in isolation. We are looking for 50 cushion inserts of various sizes? We have some Christmas fabric but could do with some more to complete 50 cushions, so donations of any festive fabric would be great!

Sponsorship or fundraising support

We are looking for a van/ice cream van/ambulance to convert and be our mobile craft van allowing us to take our workshops all over North Ayrshire. We would welcome donations or sponsorship towards our fundraising goal.