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Grant Awards Made in April 2025

£135,089.29 was awarded by Carrick Futures in April 2025. Read more about the grants offered here.


 

Organisation Name Purpose of Grant Grant Awarded

Adventure Centre for Education

 

 

To pay for the 'Stepping into outdoor adventure' project, run by ACE on behalf of the Stepping Stones for Families.

 

£4,480.00

 

 

Ayr Gaiety Partnership Limited

 

 

 

To support the touring programme of 'Hercules the Bear' theatre production, to be performed in Girvan and the wider Carrick area, providing opportunities for local access to the arts and recreation.

 

£7,890.00

 

 

 

Barr Bowling Association

 

 

To contribute to the cost of a clock, a plaque, and a bench that will be commissioned to celebrate Barr Bowling Club's centenary.

 

£1,159.00

 

 

Barr Community SCIO

 

 

 

To support the salary costs of a Community Development Officer post in Barr for three years.

 

 

£18,835.74

 

 

 

Barr Community SCIO

 

 

 

To pay for the production of The Barrometer newsletter for three years, keeping people in Barr informed about what is happening in their village, improving community connections and reducing isolation.

 

£1,200.00

 

 

 

Barrhill Community Council

 

 

To contribute to the cost of a consultant to carry out and complete and Community Action Plan for Barrhill.

 

£13,250.00

 

 

Barrhill Events Group 

 

 

To contribute to a programme of events in Barrhill in 2025 - 2026, that will bring the community together to celebrate and socialise.

 

£8,780.00

 

 

Carrick Resilience Team 

 

 

To support the 'Empowering Resilient Communities' project through the purchase of equipment, tools, and training.

 

£20,000.00

 

 

Dailly Community Activity Centre Association

 

 

To support Dailly Community Activity Centre with a contribution towards running costs keeping this valued sports and recreation facility open to the community.

 

£30,000.00

 

 

 

Dailly Community Development Trust SCIO 

 

 

To contribute to the running costs of Dailly Youth Club, paying for youth workers wages, materials, and furnishings for the club room.

 

£4,600.45

 

 

Dailly Community Development Trust SCIO

 

To contribute to the costs of the 2025 Dailly Village Fete.

 

£1,190.00

 

Girvan Academy Parent Council

 

To support the refurbishment of Girvan Academy Theatre area into a community theatre space in order to improve facilities.

 

£10,925.00

 

Opportunities in Retirement Girvan

 

 

 

To contribute to the costs of the hall hire for weekly exercise classes and for the annual outing and lunches for members, improving health and wellbeing.

 

£4,448.00

 

 

 

The Ballantrae Trust 

 

To contribute to the running costs for the Ballantrae Trust including insurance, accountancy fees, and bank charges.

£8,331.10

 

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