Year Five Project Summary | 2025/26
Amount of Funding Awarded - £615,499.37
Projects funded - 22
Number of projects completed - 18
Number of projects in progress - 4
Howard Park Padel Canopy – Kilmarnock Tennis Club
Funding paid for a canopy to be installed over the court to increase sustainability which allows play despite inclement weather.
Location: Howard Park, Kilmarnock
PBIP Allocation: £35,000
Organisation status: Voluntary Organisation
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Ongoing
Contact Information
Gordon Semple, President | gordon_semple@sky.com | 07967059134 | https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/KilmarnockTennisClub
Heritage Rolling Vehicle Shed Museum (HRVSM) | Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (ARPG) operating as Doon Valley Railway (DVR)
Funding was used to build of ARPG Rolling Vehicle Sheds.
Location: Dalmellington
PBIP Allocation: £22,016
Organisation status: Company Ltd by Guarantee – Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
Jane Puncher, Funding Director | jane.puncher@arpg.org.uk | 07486468371
Community Open Garden – Shortlees - Path network completion for the Picnic area section and Tarmac section by the entrance
Funding paid for the supply and install of the Tarmac and picnic paving area and associated consents.
Location: Kilmarnock
PBIP Allocation: £21,655.92
Organisation status: SCIO
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
Aimee Takizawa, Project Supervisor | www.cogs.scot | aimeetakizawa@cogs.scot | 07927195680 |
Dash Community Hub - Dalrymple Skeldon and Hollybush Project
Funding paid for the roof replacement on the former church hall as well as to fix the floor and fire exit door.
Location: Dalrymple
PBIP Allocation: 50,9122 x new figure is £43,105
Organisation status: Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
Jennifer Hogg, Chair | dubbscottage@hotmail.co.uk | 07807027039
New Cumnock Working Mens Club
Funding paid for the supply and fitting of small hall of 64 feet and the creation of a seating area.
Location: New Cumnock
PBIP Allocation: £7,518
Organisation status: Unregistered Voluntary Organisation
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
Heather Montgomery, Chairperson | heathermontgomery70@gmail.com
Recovery Enterprises Scotland CIC – Reconnect Community Hub Kilmarnock
Funding paid for the refurbish and modernisation of the community hub in Kilmarnock.
Location: Kilmarnock
PBIP Allocation: £52,000
Organisation status: Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Ongoing
Contact Information
Lorna Dalziel, Director | lornadrecoveryenterprises54@gmail.com | 07444190600 | www.recoveryenterprisesscotland.org |
Loch Doon Caravan and Camping Park – Road resurfacing

Funding paid for the resurfacing of the main access road in the community caravan park.
Location: Dalmellington
PBIP Allocation: £38, 197 new figure noted
Organisation status: Private Company Ltd by Guarantee
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Gayle Russell, Company Secretary | lochdoonccp@gmail.com |
Dalmellington Parish Development Trust - Renewal and Installation of All Inclusive Toilets for Pavilion
Funding paid for the renewal and installation of all Inclusive toilets for Pavilion.
Location: Dalmellington
PBIP Allocation: £73,034
Organisation status: SCIO
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
Sharon Smith, Development Officer | sharonsmithdpdt@outlook.com | 07785378454 |
Hurlford Tool Library – Combat Poverty

Funding paid for the refurbishment of toilets and radiators.
Location: Hurlford
PBIP Allocation: £10,000
Organisation status: Unincorporated Association
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Ongoing
Contact Information
John Moffat, Chair | jcmoffat52@hotmail.co.uk | 07927870522 |
Drongan Community Association - Drongan Centre Hall 1 and 2 refurbishment
Funding paid for the supply and installation of the Polyfloor Polysafe vinyl flooring as well as the paintwork of the hall and new blinds.
Location: Drongan
PBIP Allocation: £27,247
Organisation status: Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
Hayley Watson, Secretary | dronganassociation@outlook.com | 07546171664 |
Ayrshire Railway Reservation Group - Heritage Wagon Repair Shop Museum
Funding paid for the replacement of the Heritage Wagon Repair Shop Museum main doors.
Location: Dalmellington
PBIP Allocation: £14,500
Organisation status: Company Ltd by Guarantee – Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Ongoing
Contact Information
Jane Puncher, Funding Director | jane.puncher@arpg.org.uk | 07486468371 |
Cumnock Juniors Community Enterprise

Funding paid for the refurbishment of the existing slabbed terrace area to the north side of Townhead community sports pitch.
Location: Cumnock
PBIP Allocation: £26,000
Organisation status: SCIO
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
David Weir, Chairman | david@capitaldevelopment.co.uk | 07778521247 |
Cumnock Juniors Football Club
Funding paid for a new multi-purpose kitchen.
Location: Cumnock
PBIP Allocation: £15,781.23
Organisation status: Incorporated Organisation
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Jamie Campbell, Secretary | jamiencat@yahoo.com | 07545882291 |
Crosshouse Community Football Club
Funding paid for the improvements of the lighting and surfacing for the public path that runs through Lindsay Park in Crosshouse.
Location: Crosshouse, Kilmarnock
PBIP Allocation: £31,405
Organisation status: Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC)
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Completed
Contact Information
Grant Watson, Committee Member | grant@annandaledesign.co.uk | 07900197102 |
Yipworld - The Rec Room
Funding paid for the creation of a a modern, accessible, multi-use space for all age groups attending Yipworld.
Location: Cumnock
PBIP Allocation: £50,000
Organisation status: Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Ongoing
Contact Information
Janice Hendry, Chief Executive | jhendry@yipworld.org | 01290 42236 | www.yipworld.org |
Dunlop Lugton Park Association – Dunlop Playpark Hedgehog Bridge Replacement
Funding paid for the installation of the Hedgehog Bridge.
Location: Dunlop
PBIP Allocation: £1,994.16
Organisation status: Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Nicola Erskine, Director | dlparkassoc@gmail.com | 07729608428 |
Cumnock Arts Makes People Smile (CAMPS) - Sound Space: Performance at the Heart of Cumnock
Funding paid acoustic improvements and to establish a performance space within the hall.
Location: Cumnock
PBIP Allocation: £19,177
Organisation status: Charity
Place and Wellbeing Outcome:
Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Dale Parker, Creative Arts Co-ordinator | Arts@camps.me |
Lugar Bowling Club– Lugar Bowling Club CCTV and Replacement Path
Funding paid for a CCTV system upgrade and a pathway upgrade.
Location: Lugar, Cumnock
PBIP Allocation: £21,600
Organisation status: Volunteer Sports Club
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
David Lamont, Secretary | david.lamont1948@gmail.com | 07922035960 |
Morven Centre – Opening Doors to Opportunities
Funding paid for Installation of a powered entrance door system, automatic door operators with push buttons activation, safety sensors and new PVCu double glazed casement window in the dining area.
Location: Kilmarnock
PBIP Allocation: £22,000
Organisation status: Voluntary Social Care
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Stuart Dudgeon, Service Manager | stuart.dudgeon@crossreach.org.uk
Bellfield Bowling Club – The Place To Be
Funding paid for Improvements to the general bar area, recovering the surrounding wall sofas and installation of a new floor.
Location: Bellfield, Kilmarnock
PBIP Allocation: £14,204
Organisation status: Voluntary Organisation
Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Eleanor Tracy, Secretary | eltracey5@yahoo.com | 07887945021
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