Climate Hub Partners
Our Partners
The Ayrshire Climate Hub is currently a partnership of 17 organisations from all three local authorities across Ayrshire & Arran, led by the Energy Agency. These partners are:
Arran Eco-Savvy deliver environmental projects to benefit the Arran community including a mobile zero waste cafe; active travel hub with e-bike loan, bicycle services, recharge network, and travel map; Community Renewables Scheme; community energy advice service/EPCs and community shop.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Arran Eco Savvy will:
- Support 20 people on their journey to improving the insulation of their homes and increasing the use of renewable energy through workshops, networks and EPC and Thermal Imaging assessments. This will include invitations to Arran Eco Savvy CCA workshops, and where possible & appropriate, visits for homes production of reports and referrals to Home Energy Scotland for grants or loans.
- Support 1 community member to become an EPC assessor and achieve accreditation in building thermography.
- Provide information about tariffs to enable 20 community members to choose the most suitable option for their circumstances.
- Through 2 Action Learning workshops, gather information about the challenges and opportunities for islanders to make progress with improving the energy efficiency of their homes and the use of renewable energy and report anonymised information to policymakers.
- Update assessment of Arran’s Carbon emissions and report to policymakers.
Arran Pioneer Project are helping to transform land use on Arran and have helped establish and run community gardens and public green spaces across the island. They investigate, demonstrate and prototype methods of land use to find sustainable solutions for communities and tackle the issues that rural communities are facing.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Arran Pioneer Project will:
- Knowledge documentation and handbook design
- Weekly social media content
- Monthly video/reel series documenting seasonal harvets
- Heritage variety preservation – seed saving, sharing and tree nursery operations
- Weekly contribution to community growing days
CEIS Ayrshire is a Scottish social enterprise founded in 2007. Supporting individuals, communities, and businesses through services that boost employability, workforce development, and community engagement. A not for profit organisation, offering recruitment and retention services, skills training, employer partnerships, capacity building, and community regeneration services.
We are a part of the CEIS group, the UK’s largest and most experienced enterprise support organisation since 1984. Our vision is to make Scotland a better place to live and work with a more inclusive economy. We do this by tackling inequality, strengthen communities and improving the performance and impact of business that contribute to our society.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, CEIS Ayrshire will deliver:
- Green Steps Climate Awareness Walks & Sessions (Beith, Irvine, Stevenston)
- Community Climate Education Workshops (low-carbon living, energy efficiency awareness)
- Distribution of Carbon-Saving Kits including energy-efficient LED lightbulbs, draught-proofing materials, low-flow showerheads, and tap aerators designed to reduce household energy and water consumption and support measurable carbon reduction.
Community Gift Exchange seeks to overcome poverty by helping people with disadvantages in the open labour market into sustainable employment through the work skills, experience and well-being gained by restoring, recycling and reselling donated goods.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Community Gift Exchange will:
- Deliver 32 x 2hr Volunteer Bike Refurbishment Sessions at CGX Cycle Works.
- Donate 10 refurbished bikes for adults
- Donate 10 refurbished bikes for Under 18s
- Refurbish and Pilot 10 adult Borrow Bikes
- Refurbish and Pilot 10 U-18 Borrow Bikes
- Deliver 32 x 2hr Volunteer Bike Dismantling Sessions at CGX Cycle Works Salvaging Parts from an estimated 20 Bikes
Community Open Gardens Shortlees is a place where anyone can volunteer and come together to grow not only plants but their skills too.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Community Open Gardens Shortlees will:
- Develop climate-resilient growing spaces
- Off Grid rainwater harvesting (C.O.G.S. are completely off grid)
- Increase biodiversity and sustainable horticulture practices
- Support renewable off-grid energy systems (C.O.G.S. already have a full 15kw solar system which can be used to charge the electric cargo bike)
- Encourage community engagement and environmental education
- Promote low-carbon transportation methods
Community Roots – Previously known as West Kilbride Community Support Group were formed as a grassroots response to the Covid-19 pandemic providing food, prescriptions and social support in West Kilbride and neighbouring areas. Since then, they have grown from strength to strength thanks to co-working with the people they support, other local organisations and North Ayrshire Council.
Community Roots believe that everyone has the right to good social, physical and emotional wellbeing. Better food security, community empowerment and social connections are at the heart of their projects.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Community Roots will:
- Deliver Community Composting Project – Installation of two hot composting systems to process suitable fruit and vegetable waste and create compost for local food growing.
- Community Forage Hedge Packs – 30 household packs including planting guides, wildlife resources, nest box kits and support.
- Household Wormery Programme – Ten households supported with wormeries, training and ongoing guidance.
- Climate, Nature and Wellbeing Workshops – Six workshops covering composting, wildlife gardening, edible landscaping, food growing, wellbeing and climate resilience.
- Community Climate Stewardship and Engagement – Garden Steward hours, signage, interpretation materials and community engagement activities.
Crag Community Arts aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of children, young people and adults, particularly by encouragement of the Arts and creativity.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Crag Community Arts will deliver:
- Planting and harvesting polytunnel and raised beds and Visits to nearby Community Garden projects
- Harvesting, Seed collecting, cleaning and storing
- Open day to attract new members
- Produce, sell and swap food from garden produce
- Maintaining, painting & repairing beds / compost heaps. Winter Planting – polytunnel and perennial herbs and veg. – how to take cuttings
- Planting seeds, planting out in polytunnel. Planning for coming season, Tool and Equipment maintenance
- Trip to Garden Centre
- Spring open day and kids’ activity – make a bug hotel.
- Wildlife Pond planning and installation
- Review of group members, numbers and feedback – evaluation
Cycle Station is a not for profit social enterprise and company limited by guarantee which was set up to help communities overcome barriers towards cycling.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Cycle Station will deliver:
- Community Cycling Sessions – beginner cycling sessions, confidence-building rides, family cycling events, women’s cycling groups, social wellbeing rides, rural community rides, nature and green-space cycling routes.
- Dr Bike Community Repair Events – free bike safety checks, minor repairs and adjustments, maintenance advice, active travel information, climate awareness engagement.
- Refurbished Community Bike Access – donated bike collection, refurbishment and safety inspection, community loan or supported access scheme, volunteer involvement in refurbishment.
- Volunteer Development – ride support, bike refurbishment assistance, event support, community outreach, peer encouragement.
Involv Productions create serious games that explore social and environmental issues.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Involv Productions will:
- Deliver The Climate Escape Room – an immersive, interactive climate action experience designed to get people talking, thinking and acting differently around climate change.
- Delivery to 10 schools and 10 businesses / Workplaces.
Let’s Learn Outside Of the Classroom (LOOC) Ayrshire specialise in reaching disengaged young people and helping them back into mainstream education or alternative positive futures through outdoor learning.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Let’s LOOC will:
- Deliver 3 x 10-week outdoor programmes with pupils from 2/3 schools over North, South and East Ayrshire. Each group will have up to 6 pupils and run for 3hrs per week depending on the location of the school.
- They will learn about Climate Control, Biodiversity, how it matters and how we can help. They will also take part in gardening, nature volunteering and some local history
- They will have the opportunity to take part in various accreditation, and each group will be run to the needs and interests of the groups.
Narture unite food and arts practices to create sustainable community spaces. Narture’s ultimate goal is to become a truly inclusive creative hive, making participatory cultural activities available to all members of society.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Narture will deliver:
- Community Climate Kitchen launch
- Monthly low-carbon cooking workshops
- Monthly repair & circular making workshops
- Women’s DIY & green skills workshops
- Community co-design & consultation events
- Community meals & surplus food events
- Community roof garden activities
- E-bike local food delivery pilot
- Community celebration & exhibition – Peoples Art Show
New Cumnock Development Trust aim to regenerate New Cumnock, helping to boost the economy, social conditions and environment to create change for the better, all with a strong focus on sustainable development.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, NCDT will deliver:
- Engagement to find people’s interest and priorities in developing skills.
- Planning and publicising workshops to impart those skills.
- Holding a series of up to 10 workshops developing people’s resilience.
- Providing opportunities for people to join in climate conversations and climate actions in parallel with the workshops.
Recycle AYR is a group who not only want to save things going to landfill but encourage us all to Reuse, Upcycle & Repurpose.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, Recycle AYR will:
- Increase items collected and saved from landfill.
- Train a new PAT tester.
- Set up new website and new email address.
- Arrange for lifting and handling training for volunteers.
- Additional storage.
The Conservation Volunteers bring people together through their community networks and citizen science programme to create, improve and care for green spaces and climate.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, TCV will:
- Deliver at least 20 Citizen Science sessions (e.g. workshops, guided walks, practical conservation) across North, South and East Ayrshrie.
- Engage at least 200 participants, including young people, families, schools and community groups.
- .Highlight free resources for community groups including the I Dig Trees – Free community tree packs to be promoted through the Ayrshire Climate Hub.
The Killie Community is an independent charity using the power of football and Kilmarnock Football Club as a vehicle to improve lives.
Based in Ayrshire, we are a community anchor organisation working with people of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances. Our focus is on creating opportunities, supporting wellbeing and tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing our local communities.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, The Killie Community will:
- Deliver a Young Climate Champions programme, supporting young people to develop knowledge, skills and confidence to lead climate action within their schools and communities.
- Deliver climate engagement activities through The Killie Community’s existing schools and community programmes, reaching approximately 650 unique young people across Ayrshire.
- Develop and deliver practical community climate action projects, including biodiversity activities, litter-picking initiatives, sustainable travel promotion and local environmental improvement projects, led by young people wherever possible.
- Deliver a Sports Kit Reuse Programme to collect, redistribute and extend the life of pre-loved football boots, sports clothing and equipment, reducing waste and improving access to sport. • Promote active and sustainable travel through cycling activities using The Killie Community’s existing fleet of bicycles and electric bicycles.
The Outdoor Partnership works with clubs, schools, individuals, and cross-sector partners to strengthen the conditions that enable people in Ayrshire to achieve their potential through outdoor activities, participation, volunteering, training, and education.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub, The Outdoor Partnership will:
- Plan and deliver over the course of 2026-2027 eight citizen science Ocean Drifters sessions within the SUP paddling community.
- Train women and girls in marine citizen science techniques.
- Increase female participation in blue space recreation and environmental leadership.
- Collect and share environmental data relating to biodiversity and climate impacts.
- Improve community wellbeing through outdoor activity and social connection.
- Develop partnerships between environmental organisations, community groups, and watersports providers
Under Sky help children and families create bonds with the UK’s wildlife and environment through active games, multisensory exploration, nature learning and mindful moments.
In 2026-27 as part of the Ayrshire Climate Hub Under Sky will deliver:
- Community Play Day
- Eco Picnic & Play
- SkyLarks Sessions
- Eco Picnic & Play Design Work
- SkyLarks Leaflet Design
- SkyLarks Email Campaign
Energy Agency is a charitable organisation providing free, impartial and expert advice to households, businesses and communities, covering energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport.
In 2026-27 as the lead partner in the Ayrshire Climate Hub, the Energy Agency will:
- Drive forward work in outreach and widening participation in local community climate action
- Organise and facilitate the Ayrshire Community Climate Forums and local showcase events.
- Offer free Carbon Literacy Training
- Developing a resource suite online to support community climate action.