North Ayrshire Welfare Reform Advice Team Are On The Move

The Welfare Reform Advice Team have moved to Saltcoats Townhall however staff will still be operating as normal in all areas of North Ayrshire.

The Welfare Reform Team can help North Ayrshire Council tenants with a variety of financial problems including Universal Credit Claims, Discretionary Housing Payments, Sanctions,  Debts, Income Maximisation,  Rent Arrears and PIP Claims.

Contact them on 0300 999 4606 or by email welfarereformteam@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Your View Counts – Drop-In Advice Sessions

Local Policing Teams will be available at:

Bourtreehill Library – Tuesday 4 September 2pm-3.30pm

Dreghorn Library – Tuesday 18 September 11am – 12.30pm

Irvine Library – Friday 21 september 4pm – 5.30pm

Springside Library – Thursday 27 September 6pm – 7pm

You can go along and meet officers, discuss local concerns and obtain crime prevention advice.

For more information click here.

Go Purple!

Interested In Volunteering?

The benefits of volunteering are endless. It is a great way to build confidence, meet new people and help others.

Quarriers North Ayrshire Dementia Befriending Service are always looking for volunteers.  They aim to promote a service, in and out of the home, for people living with dementia living in the North Ayrshire area which promotes empowerment, confidence and wellbeing.

The befrienders are carefully matched with the person they visit. Befrienders assist with the social aspect of service users lives.

If you are interested you can apply online.

Baby and Child First Aid Classes

Calling all sports clubs in Ayrshire, Cash for Kids could be supporting you!

Volunteering Opportunities For Young People

Capall Dorcha is a not-for-profit organisation, welcoming participants from North Ayrshire to find new ways of creating and expressing themselves through our Ensemble Programme as well as offering Professional Development opportunities for those seeking a higher level of experience in drama and the theatre industry.

Young people, aged 16+, who volunteer with Cappall Dorcha can now receive a Saltire Award for their dedication. Young people gain nationally recognised certificates, signed by Scottish Government Ministers.

To find out more you can use the contact us page on the website or call 01294 475 648.

Money Matters

Benefit/s been refused, reduced or stopped?

Decisions can be challenged.  Money Matters can advise, assist and represent at appeals.

Their success rate is on average 70%.

Anyone looking to seek advice and assistance. Contact their help desk on 01294 310456.