PT&F is looking to construct a covered Padel tennis court within the grounds of its indoor tennis centre in Prestwick. The provision of a covered court means that Padel tennis can be more available to the local community in any weather throughout the whole of the year. We see the introduction of Padel as an excellent fit to complement our current tennis offering.  We have planning permission in place, and we are currently in the process of raising sufficient funds to enable to project to go-ahead.

The cost of the construction of a covered Padel tennis court is £210,000 (including VAT) and to date we have raised £45,000 from the Lawn Tennis Association (loan), £10,000 from NRS (grant) and a £70,000 from Sportscotland (grant).   The club will be contributing £10,000 and we have applications submitted to The Stanley Morrison Trust (£15,000 grant) and Social Enterprise Scotland (£20,000 Loan).  We therefore currently have a funding gap of £40,000 which we are looking to be provided through the Place Based Investment Fund to complete our funding requirements.

The additional income from the new padel facility will support our drive to make return our organisation to financial stability following trading difficulties in recent years resulting from loss of membership during the Covid pamdemic, and other financial pressures since then including the cost of living crisis and significant overhead increases (eg utility bills, NI costs, living wage increases) 

Friends of the Broadway Prestwick want to operate the Broadway for and on behalf of the community for everyone. We want it to be a cinematic living room for the town. A socially inclusive community facility offering accessible, sustainable, and cultural opportunities for all of Prestwick’s citizens, and the Broadway has been on a remarkable journey in the last 12 months.  

The iconic front doors have re-opened to a wonderfully immersive and unique indoor visitor attraction, the Broadway Cinema Experience. The original 1,000 capacity auditorium has been revealed once more, with the highlight of the experience being the all-new Broadway Pop-up Museum, curated by heritage experts and volunteers to transport visitors back to the golden age of cinema and the Broadway’s place within it. The foyer now serves as a welcoming information hub and gift shop. The newly constructed ‘projection island’ in the auditorium provides opportunities for workshops, passing the lost art of projecting analogue film on to future generations. And the potential for special events including the return of film has now been unlocked.  

Despite this initial success, we are extremely restricted on the potential for the visitor experience due to capacity limitations. With the building in its current state, we are restricted to a maximum of 30 people in the building. To increase this capacity, ensure the Broadway achieves its potential, and brings transformative change to our community in Prestwick, we need to undertake critical health and safety improvements including upgrades to our fire alarm system, fire exit doors, and some strategic roof repairs. All of these works are essential to increasing our capacity of visitors, and our capacity to deliver meaningful change for community, and our project's long-term development. We are shovel ready to deliver an expanded and transformative new visitor attraction for Ayrshire.

We plan to develop a new, community-owned facility that will provide a welcoming space for activities, services, and social connection for residents of all ages. Funding will be used to secure and prepare the site, purchase essential equipment and furnishings (tables, chairs, kitchen equipment, IT and audio-visual resources), and cover professional costs such as design, surveys, and project management. It will also support accessibility improvements, utilities setup, and initial operating costs to ensure the space is safe, inclusive, and ready for immediate community use.

We would like to purchase a pre-made Escape room that would ideally be installed in Maybole Castle when the rennovations are complete. This would go a long way to allowing our organisation to become sustainable. This would also provide an activitiy that would encourage people who stay outside the area to visit and spend money in other businesses. As this is a ready-made product, the Escape Room could be installed in any venue. We are seeking a lease agreement on Maybole Castle but this is ongoing.

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Over the years parts of the building has fallen into a state of disrepair, this has been highlighted by members of the club and members of various community groups.

We would like to apply for funding to upgrade the clubhouse and make the facilities more attractive for members of the club and the wider community. Essentially we are starting to think about future proofing the club so that it can continue to exist well into the future. Funding is needed to repair the roof and replace windows and also to replace the front door. By replacing the windows, it will help assist us with reducing our heating bill.

At Narture, we use food and art to shape a brighter future. This project will enable us to upgrade a critical piece of bakery equipment—a brand-new, energy-efficient deck oven—which is central to everything we do.

Our current oven is second-hand, very old, and inconsistent, which slows production and makes it hard to deliver high-quality bread reliably. A new 3-tray, 2-deck oven with integrated steam will transform our bakery:

• Increase production and quality: Consistent heat and steam means our sourdough bread will be reliably excellent.

• Support learning and skills development: Our bakery is a training ground for marginalised groups—school leavers, people in recovery, and others seeking work opportunities. Here, they gain artisan skills that are hard to find elsewhere, building confidence and opening doors to local employment.

• Strengthen local jobs and apprenticeships: The new oven allows us to scale up our bakery operation, creating more roles for young people and local residents.

• Fuel arts, culture, and wellbeing projects: Income from bread sales directly supports workshops, music events, and wellbeing initiatives, making the bakery a hub for creativity and social connection.

This project sits at the heart of our core pillars:  food, arts, wellbeing and sustainability. By investing in this equipment, we can expand our community reach, delivering high-quality artisan bread, and continue providing a space where people can learn, create, and thrive.

By upgrading our bakery, we can also grow our wholesale customer base, increasing income that makes the organisation both financially and environmentally sustainable. This enables us to run more creative projects, provide employment, and operate as a community-owned, structured social enterprise. Our work supports experiential retail and cultural tourism, giving people a reason to visit the town and encouraging them to buy local.

This proposal aligns with the Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) objectives by:

• Linking and aligning place-based initiatives, helping to establish a coherent local framework and implement the Place Principle.

• Supporting town centre revitalisation, community-led regeneration, and local wealth-building through meaningful jobs and opportunities.

• Ensuring our cultural programming reflects and shapes investments according to local community needs and aspirations.

• Supporting a healthier planet and people, building inclusive local economies, reducing inequality, and giving communities a real stake in their town.

In short, this oven upgrade isn’t just about baking better bread—it’s about nurturing creativity, building skills, supporting wellbeing and strengthening our town’s social, cultural, and economic life.