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
Hayocks Parent & Toddler Group LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
Donations for storage containers as we are struggling for storage.
Donations for children's toys & highchairs.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
Donation of storage containers, children's toys or highchairs.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection GROUP NAME
63rd Ayrshire Scout group Kilbirnie LOCALITY
Garnock Valley Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
"New roof needed for our scout hall material and fitted :
32 x 32 metres long width 8 metres pitch MDF roof sheets , Stripwood mouldings
, rood felt , bitumen roof sheets , ridge piec3es , screw nails.
Any donation of materials will help the group in a lot of ways making the hall wind and weather tight for all that use it in the community."
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
"The wood at the side and front needs replacing and fitted:
sides and front of hall
side 3 metres high x 64 metres Length of shiplock, 8 packs of insulation ,8kgs of nails ,4 packs of tyvek.
front 3 metres high 7.65 metres length plus 3.83 metres hight length 1.8 m of shiplock, 2 packs of insulation,
4 kg nails , 2 packs of tyvek"
Wish 3
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
"3 fire doors needed to be replaced and fitted:
fire doors Front door 2m x 810mm
fire door hall 2m x 850mm
fire door side 2.3m x 810mm plus frame work"
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Lamlash Improvements Association LOCALITY
Arran Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
Any contributions to rebuilding the lamlash toilet beside the Pier would be much appreciated. We hope to rebuild it in 2024/5.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
The local community would like to replace the football goals at the lamlash football pitch behind the high school. Please could you buy a new set?
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection GROUP NAME
SeaSalt Streets LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
The group are looking for a metal storage container, either 20ft or 32ft to allow us to store all the equipment we have amassed. The equipment is currently scattered among the group members for safe keeping. SeaSalt Streets have identified a suitable site close to the town centre for the container and, should we succeed in securing one, will apply to North Ayrshire Council for the relevant permissions.
The container must be water tight although the condition of the exterior is irrelevant,(we have successfully funded and erected 3 murals!!!)
Although we don't have a timescale, the sooner we secure permanent storage, the more projects we can tackle.
Wish 2
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?
SeaSalt Streets are trying, in Wish 1, to secure a steel storage container. In the event of one becoming available, we would be looking for someone to transport it to site. Assuming the supplier if Wish 1 cannot transport it.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
Monetary contributions would be used for either the purchase and/or transportation of a container
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: 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
CHAP LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
In 2022, we were awarded £2,500 of funding from The Ayrshire Community Trust which allowed us to set up a Discretionary Hardship Fund which provided financial support to 36 individuals and their families. This enabled us to provide instant, tangible financial support to clients who were struggling most with the impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis. Due to the demand on our services by people who face financial crisis through various situations, this funding has now been completely utilised. We are requesting a financial donation of £2,500 to match this previous fund; however, a donation of any amount would be very much appreciated.
Providing this support allowed clients to top up their gas/electricity meters, purchase essential household items and gain access to food, warm clothing, mobile devices, as well as other various means of support required depending on the clients' individual circumstances.
We know that anything can happen to anyone, at any time. We want to ensure people have somewhere to turn, and the discretionary fund allows us to provide that help for people in a tough spot. This can also help people avoid borrowing from friends/family, getting into more debt, and potentially prevent them from turning to high-cost or illegal money lenders.
STATUS
In discussion GROUP NAME
Largs Colts Community Football Club (2016) LOCALITY
North Coast Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
We’re the Largs Colts, a youth football team for children born in 2016, from North Ayrshire’s North Coast, passionate about football and community spirit. Our team, a mix of enthusiastic boys and girls, are always in need for football equipment to continue give our young players the opportunity to train and play.
Your support with a £250 donation can make a real difference. It will provide our young players with essential kits, fostering their talent and confidence. In recognition of your generosity, we’ll feature your brand on our social media X account @Largs_Colts2016 , highlighting your commitment to youth sports and community development.
Join us in nurturing future football talents. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal!
Wish 2
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
A branded Largs Colts Gazebo featuring the logo, acknowledging the contribution made by the sponsoring company.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection GROUP NAME
St Peter's Children's Centre Flying Start Toddler Group LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
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.
Wish 2
Type of wish
IT equipment (donation) What do you need?
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.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Sponsorship or fundraising support What do you need?
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.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
1st Ardrossan 15th Ayrshire Scout Group LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
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
Wish 2
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 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.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
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
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Dalry Action Group LOCALITY
Garnock Valley Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
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
Wish 2
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 require help to build the new sleigh in time for our xmas light switch on which is on Friday November 24th.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection