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

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 GardenShortlees - 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

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 LibraryCombat 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 ClubLugar 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 CentreOpening 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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