Year Two Project Summary | 2022/23
Amount of Funding Awarded - £1,137,510
- Projects funded - 24 projects
- Number of projects completed - 24 complete
- Number of projects in progress - 3 in progress
Loch Doon Caravan and Camping Park - new sanitary facilities
Funding was awarded to develop a new toilet and shower block facility - adding value to a local business and improving service provisions/facilities within the local community.
- Location: Loch Doon
- PBIP Allocation: £100,000
- Organisation status: Private Company Limited by Guarantee
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Gayle Russell, Company Secretary | lochdoonccp@gmail.com
The Hub at the Cross - Stewarton Initiatives
Funding was awarded to provide a safe place for groups to talk and meet. It is now a drop-in and information centre used by various groups to promote their activities.
- Location: Stewarton
- PBIP Allocation: £62,381
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Civic
- Completion status: Complete
John Knox Church Stewarton - Community Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Project
Funding was awarded to remove the remaining pews in the church sanctuary and to add a ramp. The space now provides an accessible multi-purpose facility for the community who have been able to expand their work through the 'Thrive Stewarton' initiative.
- Location: Stewarton
- PBIP Allocation: £41,750
- Organisation status: Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: In progress
Contact Information
Graham Whitham, Session Clerk | graham.whitham2@btinternet.com | 07973500380 | https://johnknox.org.uk
Mauchline Lighting and Bench - Mauchline CARS in collaboration with Mauchline Community Council
Funding was awarded to provide extensive works to improve the public realm of Mauchline Conservation Area, including upgrading lighting, work to lighting columns and upgrading benches.
- Location: Mauchline
- PBIP Allocation: £35,500
- Organisation status: Local Authority
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: In Progress
Contact Information
Darran Littauer-Dolan, Project Officer | Darran.Littauer-Dolan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk | 07528828482
The Gatehead Bridge Project - Gatehead Community Centre
Funding was awarded to install a range of 24 solar panels and related battery storage packs on the roof of the newly leased community centre, to tackle energy costs and contribute to net zero.
- Location: Gatehead, Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £28,000
- Organisation status: Tier Two SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Road Improvements - Lugar Parish Church Heritage and Information Centre
Funding was awarded for improvements to the access road into the Heritage and information centre to complement improvements from their first round of PBIP funding.
- Location: Lugar
- PBIP Allocation: £15,000
- Organisation status: Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Movement
- Completion Status: Complete
Contact Information
Miss Marion Wylie, Treasurer | marion981@btinternet.com | 07709917051
Sports Darvel Improvements - Darvel Community Trust
Funding was awarded to extend the gym over the existing single storey ground floor, and to increase members and revenue. It also addressed issues with water ingress from the flat roof on this portion of the building.
- Location: Darvel
- PBIP Allocation: £85,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Re-development of Take a Bow Opportunities Centre - Take A Bow Development Trust
Funding was awarded to improve access and parking arrangements, following a feasibility study and consultation with ARA. The nearby public footpath was also improved as better lighting was implemented.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £139,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Movement
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
John McManus, Chairperson | john.mcmanus@gmx.co.uk | 0771 310 7616 | www.takeabowkilmarnock.com
Cumnock Memory Garden - Phase Two Cumnock Action Plan
Funding was awarded to deliver a second phase of the Cumnock Memory Garden - a dementia friendly garden and greenspace in Cumnock. The garden now provides a safe, attractive, and peaceful greenspace that those with dementia and their families and carers can experience.
- Location: Cumnock
- PBIP Allocation: £20,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Arts Academy Renovation - CentreStage
Funding was awarded to renovate two more rooms within the Arts Academy building at Centrestage, allowing increased capacity and the opportunity to offer more musical and artistic experiences.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £50,000
- Organisation status: Charity Ltd by Guarantee
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Lynn Simmers, Financial Controller | lynn.simmers@centrestagemt.org.uk | https://www.centrestagemt.org.uk
Morton Park Play Area Upgrade - Darvel Area Regeneration Team (DART)
Funding was awarded to upgrade the existing sandbox to complement East Ayrshire Council and the upgrading of the Morton Playpark.
Location: Darvel
- PBIP Allocation: £50,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
George Gardner, Secretary | georgegardner50@googlemail.com | https://discoverdarvel.com
Shop Front Improvement Scheme - East Ayrshire Council
Funding was awarded for the second phase of the community-led shop front grant scheme, supporting East Ayrshire businesses.
- Location: Across East Ayrshire
- PBIP Allocation: £120,000
- Organisation status: Local Authority
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Tracy Murray, Town Centre Regeneration Officer | Tracy.Murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Community Garden Coffee Shop - Kilmarnock YMCA
Funding was awarded to create a Community Garden Coffee Shop, and to upgrade to an open plan fitted kitchen and equipment.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £38,500
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Taylor Smith | jtaylor@kilmarnockymca.com | 07984545447 | www.ymcaplus.co.uk
Congregational Board Refurbishment - Loudoun Church Hall
Funding was awarded for refurbishmen of the village hall replacement of the roof.
- Location: Newmilns
- PBIP Allocation: £20,000
- Organisation status: Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
The Shed Renovations - Cumnock District Mens Shed
Funding was awarded for the second year, to fund external and internal renovation works required for the building, including a new roof.
- Location: Cumnock
- PBIP Allocation: £40,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Fraser Stone | Fraser@corra.scot | 07719519373
Brighten up Burns Mall - Burns Mall Kilmarnock
Funding was awarded to improve the aesthetics of the Burns Mall including new signage, external/internal decoration, commissioned murals, lighting, and landscaping.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £31,000
- Organisation status: Private Sector
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion Status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Dalrymple, Skeldon and Hollybush Project - Dalrymple Wetland Reserve
Funding was awarded to aid the creation of a wetland reserve within the community.
- Location: Dalrymple
- PBIP Allocation: £20,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Floodlighting and Court Repainting - Kilmaurs Tennis Club
Funding was awarded to improve the space by installing floodlighting and repainting the court surface.
- Location: Kilmaurs
- PBIP Allocation: £27,000
- Organisation status: Community Sports Club Unincorporated
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: spaces
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Facilities Upgrade Kilmaurs - Glencairn Bowling Club
A partial allocation of funding was awarded to focus on accessibility - upgrading the entryway of the clubhouse.
- Location: Kilmaurs
- PBIP Allocation: £15,000
- Organisation status: Sports Club
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Mary Francey, President/secretary of ladies’ section | mary.francey@aol.com | 07484634065
Best Health for All - Crossroads Community Hub
Funding was awarded for equipment including blast chillers, a commercial refrigerator, two freezers and a commercial food mixer.
- Location: Galston
- PBIP Allocation: £18,815
- Organisation status: Company Ltd by
- Guarantee and Registered Scottish Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Mary Laidlaw, Trustee | info@crossroadshub.org.uk | 01560324335
IT Equipment - East Ayrshire Recovery Hub in collaboration with East Ayrshire Churches Homeless Action
Funding was awarded for IT equipment purchased for the recovery hub.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £9,949
- Organisation status: Charity
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Community Led Regeneration Team | towncentreregeneration@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Foundation Hub Repairs Recovery Enterprises Scotland
Funding was awarded for heating system repairs as well as a new fire door being installed.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £10,000
- Organisation status: CIC
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Resources
- Completion status: Complete
Contact Information
Lorna Dalziel, Director | lornadrecoveryenterprises54@gmail.com | 07444190600
Station Counselling Kilmarnock Station Railway Heritage Trust
Funding was awarded for the refurbishment of a space at Kilmarnock Railway Station to provide counselling services to the community.
- Location: Kilmarnock
- PBIP Allocation: £9,000
- Organisation status: SCIO
- Place and Wellbeing Outcome: Civic
- Completion status: Complete
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