Community Gift Exchange SCIO proposes to refurbish and distribute 10 bikes to adults living in the area who would like to enjoy the health and wellbeing, and cost saving benefits of riding a bike but, impacted by the cost of living crisis, are not able to afford to buy a safe and affordable bike themselves. Producing the bikes in our Ayr based Cycle Works also provides additional training and inclusion volunteering opportunities for young people, people with disabilities, and retired people.

We would love to bring back the wonderful Light Up Loans event in the village. by providing an event that will benefit the whole community by bringing everyone of all ages together This will benefit the whole community, everyone of all ages can participate.

Our playground projects will benefit all of our pupils and the wider community with socialising and health and well being to enhance our school which is the heart of the community. This would also be a great piece of equipment for our SEN pupils.

Kirkmichael Community Shop and Cafe provides a vital service for our rural village. Our idea is to install an Electronic Point of Sale System (EPOSS) in the community shop and cafe which will assist with community development of this village asset and improve our community space and facility for the residents in Kirkmichael. The beneficiaries will be both our community members and visitors to the village. This system will enhance the working environment for our staff and volunteers.

BLUE HEALTH Programme: Our proposed project expands on a successful pilot programme by Adventure Carrick of Blue and Green Health programmes in South Ayrshire. Through a consortium approach with The Outdoor Partnership and Adventure Carrick who are both local outdoor adventure organisations, Troon Water Sports Hub as the lead organization, will develop and deliver activities such as blue and green health walks, beach bathing, snorkel trails, SUP paddling and surfing.

The IT equipment would benefit the hall in terms of increasing lets as within the facility we could accommodate learning seminars and business meetings by offering a hybrid approach and also access to online learning which would enhance the development our our community hall. Also having a new notice board would allow the community to clearly display any activities and events that is happening within the local area and hopefully encourage participation.

1. Adult and Family Learning - All residents in the KA10 7JH 2. Financial Inclusion (Cost of Living Support) - provide low cost or no cost activities for all. 3. Youth Work - provide a safe vibrant space for youth of all ages and tastes in activities and hobbies. 4. Community Development - to work in partnership with the KA10 business community along with all organisations and charities .

Troon Men's Shed are working on a Community Asset Transfer to acquire the former Hosiery Park Pavilion and to develop it as a Men's Shed to provide a meeting and activity space for men in Troon.