Based in the seaside town of Saltcoats, The Ayrshire Community Trust forms part of the North Ayrshire TSI (Third Sector Interface) along with Arran Community and Voluntary Service. Our mission: To deliver programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting, and promoting community action.
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🌟 HAPPY SCOTTISH EMPLOYABILITY DAY! 🌟Today is all about celebrating the steps people take towards their employment goals – from building confidence and learning new skills to gaining qualifications, volunteering and moving closer to work. 💪💼Here in North Ayrshire, TACT’s Positive Pathways project can help people take those next steps.❤️ Whether someone is looking to build confidence, develop their skills, explore volunteering or work towards employment, Positive Pathways & TACT can provide support and guidance along the way.Every step forward counts. 🌟#ScottishEmployabilityDay
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📢 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | Essential Employment Skills FundThe Nuffield Foundation’s Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering funding of up to £500,000 to support work focused on improving employment skills and outcomes for young people aged 16–24.The fund is particularly interested in approaches that develop skills including:🔹 Communication & collaboration🔹 Problem solving & decision making🔹 Creative thinking🔹 Planning & prioritising💷 Grants available: Up to £500,000📅 Outline applications: December 2026This could be a valuable opportunity for organisations working with young people around employability and skills development.🔗 Find out more and apply:
Essential Employment Skills Fund | Apply for Funding
www.nuffieldfoundation.org
Funding to build the evidence on how to support young people facing significant barriers to work to develop essential employment skills and access good jobs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
📢 FREE OFFICE EQUIPMENT – AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTIONGONE PENDING COLLECTION❗️TACT has a few items of office equipment available free of charge to local third sector/community organisations that could make use of them:🖨️ Desktop wireless printer📄 Small paper shredder🗄️ 2 x metal storage cabinets📍 Collection from TACT, SaltcoatsIf your organisation is interested, please contact the office on 01294 443044
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🚒 Have Your Say | North Ayrshire Local Fire & Rescue Plan 2026The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is seeking views on its draft Local Fire and Rescue Plan for North Ayrshire 2026.The Plan sets out priorities for keeping people safe, reducing risk and working with partners to improve outcomes across North Ayrshire.Feedback will help ensure the final Plan:• Reflects local priorities, risks and needs• Supports effective partnership working• Delivers the best outcomes for communities• Helps shape local service delivery in the years ahead💬 Have your say by completing the short consultation survey:View the draft Plan and take part in the consultationwww.firescotland.gov.uk/get-involved/consultations/?utm_source=chatgpt.com📅 Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 15 October 2026Local organisations, partners and community members are encouraged to take part and share their views.
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📢 CLOSING DATE EXTENDED | FAMILY FORWARD AYRSHIRE VACANCIESThere’s still time to apply! 🙌The closing date for the current Family Forward Ayrshire vacancies has now been extended until Sunday 13th September 2026.Family Forward Ayrshire is an exciting new programme bringing together The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT), CEIS Ayrshire, CHAP, East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau and Megan’s Space, with funding from the Scottish Government.💼 Current vacancies include:🔹 Programme Manager🔹 Family Navigators – 8 posts🔹 Progression Coordinator🔹 Practice & Supervision Programme Lead🔹 Community Engagement Worker🔹 Early Stage Employability WorkerThese roles offer a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new partnership approach focused on building trusted relationships with families across Ayrshire, removing barriers and creating lasting positive change.📅 NEW CLOSING DATE: Sunday 13th September 2026Full details for each role, including salary, contract length, job descriptions and application forms, are available through Goodmoves.📩 As this is a collaborative partnership, all completed Application Forms, Equality Monitoring Forms and Self Declaration Forms should be submitted to bryan@ceisayrshire.co.uk.goodmoves.org/search?sort=&keywords=tact&location=&distance=16.09344&lat=&lng=&workplace=&salary_…
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💼 Momentum Works | Bipolar ScotlandMomentum Works is a peer-led service from Bipolar Scotland, supporting people in the early stages of their bipolar journey to feel more confident with work or study.Support can help with:• Returning to work after an absence• Preparing for work or study• Balancing work, study and wellbeing• Exploring self-employment or freelancing• Managing workplace challenges• Advocating for support and adjustments💙 Support is provided by trained peer workers and volunteers who have first-hand experience of balancing bipolar with work, study and everyday life.🔗 Find out more and sign up:
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