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
Ardrossan Community Development Trust LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
The HUB on the PROM, has established as part of Ardrossan Connections project a 20 place bike shed (10 manual and 10 electric places). ACDT is seeking support for the provision of manual and/or electric bikes that will be used by ACDT and Ardrossan's communities to deliver activities within the active travel sector including walking and cycling. These activities will enable members of Ardrossan's communities to improve their physical and mental health and well-being.
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?
ACDT has developed an initial Masterplan for the ongoing development of Ardrossan's South Beach.
ACDT is seeking contractor support for the following activities:
1. Creation of new and refurbishment of existing paths to increase accessibility to the promenade.
2. Creation of new disabled care parking at the HUB on the PROM to increase the accessibility to the HUB and Promenade.
3. Creation of foundations and concrete areas, enabling the siting of a mobile sauna that will be made available to our community for physical and mental health and wellbeing activities.
Wish 3
Type of wish
IT equipment (donation) What do you need?
ACDT is seeking to increase the level and effectiveness of its community communication and is seeking support for the installation of digital notice boards within Ardrossan including:
1. The HUB on the PROM.
2. Glasgow Street, Ardrossan.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Ardrossan Highland Games LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
The Highland Games costs a considerable amount of money to put on every year and although we receive entry money for competitions and advertising etc we have to put out outlays each year in order for the games to be a success. Each competition has prize money and one such competition is the heavies event with the prize money being around £1000 between the sections.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Sponsorship or fundraising support What do you need?
Sponsorship, like above, would considerably help us with the planning of the event. Our programmes which are free each year cost us between £500 and £800 depending on the quantity we decide to get printed. These programmes contain a wide variety of local business who advertise through them as well as all the information that people need for the day.
Wish 3
Type of wish
Other (please specify in your next answer) What do you need?
We have had the privilege of being supported by the Cunninghame Housing Association fund throughout th years however this year we have been advised that it is currently under review and therefore no applications are being accepted for 2025/2026 which has set us back financially already. Any support is greatly appreciated by the committee and helps us make the games the success it always is.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
CEIS Ayrshire LOCALITY
Irvine Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
CEIS Ayrshire, a local charity dedicated to training and supporting underprivileged young people aged 16–24 from deprived communities throughout North Ayrshire. Many of the young people we work with have faced barriers that limit their opportunities in education and employment. Our mission is to equip them with practical skills, confidence, and hope for the future.
In the coming weeks we are opening the doors to our new construction training workshop where we will run a series of practical construction courses teaching basic joinery, painting & decorating, bricklaying, and plumbing. These courses not only teach trade skills but also foster teamwork, responsibility, and self-belief.
To deliver this training, we urgently need support in the form of materials, tools, and personal protective
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Kilwinning Community Events. LOCALITY
Kilwinning Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
Hand drier to replace worn out equipment in the parks toilets.
The toilets are opened at weekends April to November, during School holidays and at all events in the park such as the community fireworks, Picnic in the Park.
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?
To upgrade the hot water immersion heaters in the Park toilets. The current system is down to one element but is far too big for just the toilets provision as showers are no longer used in the changing rooms.
The toilets are opened for the public to use throughout April to November school holidays and weekends.
The toilets support the community play park, outdoor gym and events held in the park.
STATUS
Wish 1: In discussion; Wish 2: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Irvine community council LOCALITY
Irvine Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
100 litres Hammerite Black Satin metal paint
4x 7m by 1m cotton dust sheet
4 x 4m by 3m Cotton dust sheets
20 wire brushes
3 dust pan and brush sets
50 refuse Sacks
Coarse saw
Secateurs
3 stiff brooms
20 litres dark wood stain/ preserver
10 each 1inch, 1.5 inch and 2 inch paint brushes
5 litres white spirit
10 paint kettles
20 pairs each small, medium and large gloves suitable for painting
100 simple dust masks
10 pairs of safety specs
5 each of small, medium and large disposable overalls
20m aluminium oxide paper 80 grit
2 rolls of hazard tape
A group of volunteers are prepared to take on the maintenance painting of the rails along harbour street, including lampposts, benches and bollards, on the estuary side of the road. We will be working our way from the end of harbour street towards the shore, throughout the summer. Materials will be needed by the end of March.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection GROUP NAME
West Kilbride Civic Society LOCALITY
North Coast Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We would appreciate provision (or funding) for paint to repaint our interior ceilings and for the exterior of the building which will require repainting again in due course. We have volunteers ready to undertake the work.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Financial (donation of money) What do you need?
Financial help with the cost of providing Hygiene Supplies in the Public toilets which our organisation maintains. This is a significant outlay depending on how busy the toilets are during different seasons. Estimated costs (£600 per annum]
Wish 3
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?
The Committee would appreciate professional support and advice about publicising our organisation partly with a view to attracting a younger group of members. We are as a group limited in our digital skills.)
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
West Kilbride Community Initiative Limited LOCALITY
North Coast Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
Paint and wood - ongoing maintenance.
• white matt emulsion needed 40 litres
• black gloss metal paint - Hammerite type/ Combicolour Metal Paint by Rust-Oleum - 20 litres
• wood for cupboards - suitable for inside doors and shelving
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 need shelves building and doors putting on cupboards
Wish 3
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 need help with miaintenance painting of inside walls and external railings
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Impact Arts LOCALITY
Irvine Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We need approx 2 tonnes of gravel along with a new weed membrane to tidy up the front garden of our Bank Street property in Irvine so that our building feels and looks like a safe and welcoming space for all the children and young people who access our services.
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We would love to receive replacement flooring for the chill out/ meeting space at our Bank Street property in Irvine (approx 16x12 feet). The space is used by young people who need a quieter space away from our main workshop, for parents & carers waiting for their children during art therapy sessions and for meetings. The current carpet is very worn and old and would really benefit from a new carpet or wooden flooring to uplift the space and to make those who use it feel more valued.
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 fortunate to have a small back garden at our premises in Irvine but we don't use it enough as it's become a bit run down. We'd love to create an outdoor learning space/ seating area for use over the warmer months and for it to have a makeover so that it's a nicer place to spend time outdoors.
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection; Wish 3: Available for selection GROUP NAME
Irvine Clean Up Crew LOCALITY
Irvine Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We are looking for a strong sturdy box, with lid closure, to keep litter picking equipment and bags in for members of the public to use while visiting our beach.
Given the location of this box it needs to be able to withstand all weathers. As an add on the box needs to be at least 1 Meter in length and have a weather proof pouch/ducket type thing on the top, so we can attach details of how to report bags of litter to the council for uplift. Examples of what we're looking for can be seen below:
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/4675495/take-for-shore-project-expands-aberdeenshire/
https://www.irvinecleanupcrew.com/
https://www.facebook.com/share/15nNb71iPD/
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection GROUP NAME
North Ayrshire Forum on Disability LOCALITY
Three Towns Wish 1
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We require (12) chairs for our groups, that are comfortable and have arms, so people with poor mobility feel secure using them, as current ones we have are not suitable for some people
Wish 2
Type of wish
Materials (donation) What do you need?
We have recently developed a small outdoor space that is wheelchair accessible, but in order to make it an all season asset, we require an awning that can be put across to provide shelter when required
STATUS
Wish 1: Available for selection; Wish 2: Available for selection