Year One Project Summary | 2021/22
Amount of Funding Awarded - £1,310,000
- Projects funded - 22
- Number completed - 22
- Projects Number in progress - 0
The Corner - Darvel Area Regeneration Team (DART)

Funding was awarded to aid the repurposing of the former derelict brownfield site on the main road, to create a garden and marketplace for use by the community and local businesses.
- Location: Darvel
- PBIP Allocation: £120,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Church Renovations - Above Adventure
Funding was awarded to allow the final stages of the building works to the main hall and climbing facility.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £200,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Building refurbishments - CentreStage
Funding was awarded to cover costs associated with new capital works within the building. The development of external works and new play equipment now supports opportunities available to the community.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £200,000
- Organisation status: Charity Ltd by Guarantee
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Development of the Castle - New Cumnock Development Trust (NCDT)

Funding was awarded to renovate the former Castle Hotel.
- Location: New Cumnock
- PBIP Allocation: £97,000
- Organisation status: Registered Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Sheena Boyd | sheena.ncdt@outlook.com | 01290 338887
Electric Van - Community Larders
Funding was awarded to allow the purchase of an electric van, to aid distribution of meals throughout the community.
- Location: Across East Ayrshire
- PBIP Allocation: £55,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Movement
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | TownCentreRegeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Lugar Heritage Centre

Funding was awarded for building refurbishments and restoration work to Lugar Parish Church in relation to the Lugar Heritage Centre.
- Location: Lugar
- PBIP Allocation: £40,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
New Heating System - New Cumnock Working Mens Club
Funding was awarded to provide the club with a modern heating system to help reduce their energy bills.
- Location: New Cumnock
- PBIP Allocation: £25,000
- Organisation status: Unregistered Voluntary Organisation
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Heather Montgomery, Chairperson | Newcumnockclub@mail.com
New Kitchen - Netherthird Community Centre

Funding was awarded to purchase and install a new kitchen as well as other furnishings, to support a variety of community projects.
- Centre Location: Netherthird
- PBIP Allocation: £50,000
- Organisation status: Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Glenbuck Heritage Village
Funding was awarded to install Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), CCTV and automatic gates to the site linked to the Risk Management Centre.
- Location: Cumnock
- PBIP Allocation: £50,000
- Organisation status: Local Authority
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Tower Park Project - Partnerships between the Green Action Trust and the Cumnock Action Plan Group

Funding was awarded to cover increased costs and to allow completion of the Cumnock CAP group environmental project.
- Location: Cumnock
- PBIP Allocation: £30,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Barrhill Centre - CAMPS
Funding was awarded to allow the resurfacing of the car park, creating a safer, accessible, and secure access path for all users of the centre.
- Location: Cumnock
- PBIP Allocation: £20,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Movement
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Dale Parker Creative Arts Co-ordinator | Arts@camps.me
Hannahston Community Wood

Funding was awarded to allow work on the woodland to enhance the communities experience and leave a positive impact on people’s wellbeing.
- Location: Hannahston
- PBIP Allocation: £20,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Automation of Sluice Gates - Catrine Community Renewables Ltd

Funding was awarded for works to be conducted, to allow the hydro scheme to operate efficiently and maximise the income.
- Location: Catrine
- PBIP Allocation: £15,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Jimmy Kleboe, Catrine Community Renewables | Jimmy.kleboe@catrine.org.uk
Riverwalk Way Patna
Funding was awarded to improve the river pathways and add/replace benches along the route, enhancing the local environment for community use.
- Location: Patna
- PBIP Allocation: £30,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Dalrymple Conservation Area Street Lighting
Funding was awarded to replace street lighting within the conservation area of Dalrymple, Garden Street, Church Street, and the Riverside Terrace area.
- Location: Dalrymple
- PBIP Allocation: £6,000
- Organisation status: Local Authority
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Community Improvements - Newmilns Regeneration Association (NRA)
Funding was awarded to undertake environmental improvements within the community, including developments to reflect the history of the town.
- Location: Newmilns
- PBIP Allocation: £20,000
- Organisation status: Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Graham Vincent, Chair | hello@lovenewmilns.org
Knockentiber Community Garden Project

Funding was awarded to support the community to develop a derelict area of land into a community garden.
- Location: Kilmaurs
- PBIP Allocation: £10,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Morton Park - Kilmaurs

Funding was awarded to develop Morton Park in line with the new community action plan and enhance the park for the local community.
- Location: Kilmaurs
- PBIP Allocation: £50,000
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Rhoda Howe | rhodahowe@btinternet.com
Kilmaurs Glencairn Bowling Club Development Group
Funding was awarded to support facility upgrades, with an emphasis on developing and improving disabled access.
- Location: Kilmaurs
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Organisation status: Sports Club
- PBIP Allocation: £25,000
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Mary Francey, President/secretary of ladies’ section | mary.francey@aol.com
Knockinlaw Community Garden
Funding was awarded to support the community group to enhance the garden, and to install CCTV.
- Location: Knockinlaw
- PBIP Allocation: £10,000
- Organisation status: Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Shortlees Health and Wellbeing Centre
Funding was awarded for improvements to a derelict building at the entrance to Shortlees, creating a facility for use by the whole community.
- Location: Shortlees
- PBIP Allocation: £45,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Charles Hamilton | 07791839241
The Shed - Cumnock and District Men's Shed

Funding was awarded for the external and internal renovation works required for the building including a new roof.
- Location: Mauchline
- PBIP Allocation: £50,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Fraser Stone | Fraser@corra.scot | 07719519373

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