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Awards made in 2018

A full list of the awards made in 2018 are listed below:

Applicant

Amount Awarded

Project Summary

South Carrick Club Diamonds

South Carrick Club Diamonds (SCCD) was established in 2008 and provides health and fitness classes for older people throughout Carrick, in South Ayrshire. The main aim of the organisation is to prevent falls and improve general fitness and well-being.

The group has around 75 regular members who take part in weekly sessions in Barrhill,Colmonell, Dailly and Girvan. Sessions are taken by trained…

Z1 Dance

Z1 Dance is a community dance group which evolved from ZIGG which provides developmental training for young women between the ages of 11 and 18. Using activites such as the arts, cookery, fashion, health and beauty the group seeks to encourage young women to become healthier, more confident and more active members of their community.

A couple of years ago there was growing demand for a dance…

Adventure Centre for Education (ACE)

ACE was established as an independent charity/social enterprise 6 years ago in response to a demand for outdoor activities. The centre has developed a wide programme of outdoor activities creating opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to participate in adventure sports. This includes school children and free activity sessions for local people. ACE works in partnership with…

Five South Ayrshire projects awarded financial grants by Carrick Futures

ScottishPower Renewables’ funding to benefit local communities

Today, Carrick Futures and ScottishPower Renewables have announced that five projects in South Ayrshire have been awarded financial grants of over £35,000 as part of the renewable energy provider’s Community Benefit Fund programme.

The…

Carrick Futures open again

Carrick futures is open for grantmaking

Carrick Futures, which receives funds from ScottishPower Renewables’ Mark Hill and Arecleoch wind farms, is open again for grant-making and keen to support a diverse range of community activity, particularly in the south Carrick area. 

With a focus on the communities of Ballantrae,…

Ayrshire Rivers Trust

Established in 2001, the aim of the Ayrshire Rivers Trust is to promote and support initiatives designed to conserve, enhance and develop Ayrshire rivers and fisheries for the enjoyment of current and future generations; and in doing so preserving valuable natural heritage.

Recent grants awarded




 
  
Ballantrae Bowling Club £7000 To purchase a new lawn mower to maintain the bowling green
Ayrshire Rivers Trust £7998 To introduce  pupils of primary schools in the south Carrick area to aspects of Ayrshire…

Connecting with Carrick

Established in 2005, Adventure Centre for Education (ACE) is an independent charity based in Girvan which specialises in harnessing the power and energy of adventure sports to broaden visions and aspirations.

ACE offers a variety of opportunities for people to try adventure sports through initiatives such as apprenticeship schemes, trainee placements, work experience opportunities, volunteering…

Carrick Futures invests in new leisure facility

Carrick Futures has awarded South Carrick Community Leisure £250,000 over a three year period towards the creation of a new leisure and community facility in Girvan.

In July of this year, South Ayrshire Council announced £4M of capital funding towards the overall cost of £5M. This award from Carrick Futures, which receives funds from ScottishPower Renewables’ Mark Hill and Arecleoch wind…