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Learning Disability Awareness Week focuses on independence and empowerment
To mark Learning Disability Awareness Week (Monday 8 – Sunday 14 September), our local area coordinators in Vibrant Communities organised […]
Make a difference as a supported carer
What is a supported carer? Our supported carers provide a home and support to young people, often with care experience, […]
All smiles at Kay Park ‘Play Day’
The highly anticipated ‘Play Day’ at Kilmarnock’s Kay Park was another fantastic day out for children and families, with around […]
Alcohol and Drugs Partnership launches Grassroots Fund
Are you part of a grassroots, voluntary or community group whose work is helping to reduce drug and alcohol related […]
Ayrshire Suicide Prevention Community Champions Awards
Do you know someone who cares about the mental health of other people? Do you know a local group which […]
Kilmarnock F.C. charity hosts sports event for all abilities
Kilmarnock Football Club’s community outreach charity, The Killie Community, recently welcomed adults and young people with additional support needs to […]
Foster Care Fortnight 2025
Today marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight – the perfect opportunity to celebrate the love, care and support provided […]
Planning and Performance Team takes on the Kiltwalk
Well done to our Planning and Performance Team, who completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk ‘Big Stroll’ route on Saturday 26 April. […]
World Social Work Day 2025
This month we marked World Social Work Day (18 March) with a coffee break event celebrating social work staff across […]
Share your views in our Carers Strategy Consultation
Calling all carers! Are you an unpaid carer living in East Ayrshire? Do you care about carers? Take part in […]
Planning and Performance Officer proves diabetes is no barrier to a full life
Congratulations to Planning and Performance Officer, Michael Byers, who was recently awarded the Alan Nabarro medal to celebrate 50 years […]
Sensory room is “bigger and better” in new location
A sensory room for children with additional support needs has recently relocated to Centrestage Music Theatre in Kilmarnock. Originally within […]
Killie Community supports residents over the festive period
A charity based at Kilmarnock Football Club provided much-needed support to people across East Ayrshire and beyond during the busy […]
Get into fostering in 2025
Looking to make 2025 your most memorable year yet? Make a life-changing difference to a child or young person by […]
Event gathers residents’ experiences of community hospital
Many thanks to all who attended our ‘Share your views’ engagement and discussion event on East Ayrshire Community Hospital. The […]