In relation to the identified priorities in the Guidance & Essential criteria what will your idea achieve and who will benefit from your project?
The project will benefit local residents, groups, and businesses by upgrading the Carrick Centre’s digital and AV facilities, enabling hybrid events, reducing rural isolation, boosting inclusion and wellbeing.
Please describe what you plan to do and what the money will be used for? (i.e., purchase equipment/resources)
We plan to upgrade the Carrick Centre’s audio-visual and digital facilities to create modern, hybrid-capable event spaces. Funding will be used to:
Replace the ageing sound desk, microphones, and stage audio system in the Crossraguel Auditorium.
Install high-quality streaming and hybrid event equipment to enable online participation.
Integrate sound and visual systems for seamless event delivery.
Equip Cargill Hall with a sound system, projector, and screen to create a second digitally capable space.
Ensure all systems are accessible, reliable, and future-proofed.
This investment will allow the Centre to host inclusive community, cultural, educational, and business events, support hybrid participation, and increase revenue opportunities while reducing rural isolation.
Location: Maybole - but will benefit the wider North Carrick community and beyond
Proposed on behalf of: Carrick Centre - has served the North Carrick community for 13 years, providing a safe, welcoming and fully accessible space where people of all ages can connect, learn and participate in community life. Operating seven days a week, the Centre supports a wide range of local groups, voluntary organisations, businesses and individuals. It plays a vital role in reducing rural isolation, supporting wellbeing and strengthening community cohesion.
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