The ACT worked with the Social Services team on Arran to buy Christmas presents for 14 children whose families were in need of some extra help at this time of year. 

The Brodick Toddler group provides a twice weekly opportunity for toddlers and their parents/guardians to meet up to play and have fun together.  We were delighted to award the group a grant to purchase new toys. 

The ACT has provided a grant to help the with the costs of running the annual Brodick Children's Christmas Party helping to bring the community together for a family Christmas Party.​

Funding was given to install internet facilities and equipment to support greater use of the hall for teaching and learning and provide the local community with an up-to-date digital resource.

A grant has been awarded to the Lamlash Parent Council for the Lamlash Children's Christmas party to help make sure every child in the village receives a gift from Santa.​

The ACT funded the purchase of embroidered hoodies for the Arran Young Farmers helping their 40 members to feel part of the group and to represent their club with pride.  

The ACT awarded a grant to the McKelvie Road Later Living Housing Complex in Lamlash, enabling the purchase of new crockery, cutlery, glassware and table linen. The upgraded tableware will help residents enjoy beautifully presented group meals.

A grant was awarded to purchase glass trophies to be awarded to Arran primary Schools who excel in the 'TAP to Change' accreditation at Gold level.

The ACT is delighted to support the re-birth of the Brodick Bowling Club by awarding a grant to pay for a mower, top soil, grass seed, fertiliser and a new shed.

The ACT donated £10,000 to help replace the trees that were destroyed during the devastating wild fire that swept through Glen Rosa.

Funding was given to the Arran for Ardrossan Harbour group supporting their aim to ensure that Ardrossan is the port servicing the Isle of Arran.

The ACT is delighted to provide funding to the Arran Football League for new line marking equipment, balls,  first aid kits for the matches and to help with insurance and registration costs.

A grant was given to the Kildonan Hall and Improvements Committee to equip the new cafe/shop with a coffee machine, tables and chairs, upright display freezer and crockery.  The new facilities will provide the area with a much-needed resource. 

Funding was awarded to the Blackwaterfoot Bowling Club to enable them to purchase bowling aids for the use of our members, disabled/less able and the general public.

Funding was awarded to the Arran Theatre and Arts Trust helping them to continue the tradition of a community performance alongside professional musicians at the annual McLellan Arts Festival.

The ACT awarded a grant to fund new steps and a handrail as part of the major renovation of the Lochranza Loos.   The toilets provide a much-needed resource for locals and visitors to the area. 

The ACT was delighted to support the Isle of Arran Music School by awarding them a grant of £5,500 to purchase new tenor drums so that both of their pipe bands can perfor.m together.

The ACT provided funding to the new Southend Lunch Club to purchase crockery and equipment to establish a monthly lunch club for elderly residents residing in the area.

A grant was awarded to Shiskine Hall to fund the purchase of fairy lights and uplighter lamps.  The new lighting will help the hall to increase bookings for parties and events to income. 

The ACT funded essential electrical re-wiring at the Corrie and Sannox Village Hall enabling the community to resume community activities and events for locals and visitors.

A grant was awarded to Arran Dogs to help them cover insurance costs and to pay for an online booking system.  The grant will help the group to continue the running of the Arran Dog Field.

The ACT provided funding to pay for a year's running costs for the Craft, Coffee and Chat group.  The group meets weekly and provides a safe & friendly space where people can come together to feel connected with their community.