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2020 Award Summary

A summary of grant awards made by the Board of Carrick Futures - January 2020 and April 2020


 

January 2020

 

Group

Amount

Project Description - Summary

Girvan Early Years Centre

£9,625

To run a two-year outdoor education programme with the Adventure Centre for Education, giving children the opportunity to benefit from outdoor activities.

Z1 Girls Group

£2,500

To contribute to a programme of diverse leisure and healthy lifestyle opportunities for girls in Girvan for one year, encouraging new learning experiences.

Colmonell Primary School Parent Council

£2,590

To contribute to a residential trip for primary school children to the Field Studies Council Centre in Millport, offering additional learning activities for the pupils involved.

Ayr United Football Academy

£8,627

To offer football coaching during school, summer sessions and after school sessions.

The Stinchar Valley Magazine

£10,000

To contribute to the costs to produce and distribute the Stinchar Valley Magazine 4 times a year for 2 years supporting a key source of local information about past and upcoming community events.

Girvan Traditional Folk Festival

£4,000

To contribute to the costs of the festival's artistic programme and rural transport initiative in 2020, supporting community cohesion and improved access to events.

Pinwherry & Pinmore Community Development SCIO

£9,681

To install water supply and purchase three picnic tables plus a wheelchair-accessible picnic table on the Pinwherry Community Field.

 

 

April 2020

 

Group

Amount

Project Description - Summary

Ballantrae Trust

£15,000

To contribute to the purchase of the Kings Arms Hotel, Ballantrae plus refurbishment and decoration

Stepping Stones for Families

£25,000 over two years

To contribute to staff costs of the Carrick Money Advice Service, Girvan.

Girvan and District Men’s Shed

£3,026

To purchase plants and planters to create a welcoming entrance to the Hamilton Park grounds as part of the wider Sensory Garden project.

 

Girvan Primary Parent Council

£9,680

To continue the “Balance” outdoor programme with ACE for children in P6 at Girvan Primary School.

 

Girvan Rainbows and Brownies

£1,868

To purchase new Girl Guiding Resources and contribute to the costs of a residential trip.