The grant funding would allow 10 local people to qualify in a holistic therapy of their choice via practical in-person courses – either Reflexology, Massage, Reiki, Sound Healing, Aromatherapy, Biofield clearing, or wellbeing activity facilitator. Training would take place at the Hub premises in Maybole. Each recipient would receive training to an accredited level, allowing them to begin working or volunteering within their chosen discipline. Volunteering opportunities would be available within the Hub to build confidence, support their vision and allow them to network with potential clients. A small start up pack would be issued to each candidate with record keeping documents, discounted insurance code, and some basic supplies to ease their transition into employability. Recipients will have the ability to become self employed, employed or work within 3rd sector with their new skills, and our past success demonstrates that people can really change their lives with our support. This type of work is particularly suitable for people with young children or caring commitments due to it’s flexibility and as such has previously allowed participants to access a route to employment that is flexible to fit around their family life.

The group has just been developed, the funds would be used to purchase a supply of long life food which can be donated to those in need. Funds would also be used to purchase solar powered torch,radio and power banks, flasks and portable generators to be loaned out in emergency circumstances.

The Honeypot Children’s Charity has provided residential short breaks for young carers aged 5-12 for nearly 30 years - and since 2023 from our Honeypot House located in rural East Ayrshire. Young carers referred to us for a break spend 3 days and 2 nights at our house – a former school that has been refurbished to provide bedrooms and play areas so that we can host groups of 12 children and provide a range of activities. We also offer Memory Making Days and further wraparound support for young carers and their families. Through our partnership with the South Ayrshire Health and Social Carer Partnership we support many young carers from South Ayrshire.

As part of our range of wraparound services, we can offer young carer families support through our Wellbeing Fund. Wellbeing grants have a value of up to £250.  These grants will be used for essentials such as laptops that young carers need to do schoolwork, clothing including school uniforms, blankets, furniture such as beds and mattrasses, and white goods such as more energy efficient fridges or laundry machines. These purchases provide great relief to disadvantaged households who are struggling to make ends meet. Our dedicated Wellbeing Fund Co-ordinator will work with families who apply for these grants to assess their eligibility (if they can evidence financial hardship) and what their most urgent needs are and how goods purchased can help them save money and/or benefit the young carer with their education for example.

The money being applied for will be used for  equipmnet to support the running of sessions at a variety of venues  across South Ayrshire.  

Funds include: Lets Ballistic Safety Net Archery Equipment Course fees / coaches Notes: The equipment and net will have a legacy use from the project and will be used to continue to support community events, out of hours school events, holiday sports initiatives, sessions for Scouts, Guides/ Boys Brigadeetc and ongoing work to support individuals engagement in sport specifically for those that would not normallly have considered trying archery as a sport. Engagement in sport will foster not only physical activity but also the benfits to mental health.