Ayrshire

The Ayrshire Local Action Group (LAG) area includes distinctive rural and coastal communities in East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. Over half of the population resides in East Ayrshire (52%), with the remainder split equally between North (24%) and South (24%) Ayrshire.

Aims and objectives 

• Deliver the Community Led Vision and Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund Strategy, which is firmly grounded in the needs and wishes of people who live and work in Ayrshire, addressing the key priorities of rural Ayrshire and supporting economic growth, environmental sustainability and vibrant rural and coastal communities.
• To provide the investment to inspire, build confidence and strengthen local communities and business, generating new opportunities to support resilience and wellbeing across rural and islands Ayrshire.
• Be responsive to new challenges and opportunities helping communities and enterprises to adapt and develop over time.
• Create the conditions to succeed through working with a wide range of partners including the beneficiaries of funding

Contact details

Phone: 01292 616 655

Address: Ayrshire Action Hub, 6 Beresford Court, 6 Beresford Lane, Ayr, KA7 2DW

Website: Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund - South Ayrshire Council (south-ayrshire.gov.uk)