The Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Contribution is a single capital payment which applies to eligible Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) woodland creation planting options. This payment recognises the additional costs of planting and establishing new woodlands within the area where they will provide environmental, economic and social benefit and help to deliver the aims of regional forestry and woodland strategies.

The charity raises millions of pounds each year and awards grants to help disabled and disadvantaged children aged 0 to 18 who are suffering from abuse or neglect, who are disabled or who simply need extra care and guidance. Grants are also given to children's charities and organisations to help them undertake projects and new initiatives or to ensure that much needed services can continue to provide essential care and support. They cover 22 areas around the UK in partnership with Bauer Radio and in Scotland these include areas covered by Northsound, West FM, West Sound, Tay FM, Forth, Moray Firth Radio (MFR), Clyde and Radio Borders.

North Ayrshire Council administers Common Good funds for: Ardrossan; Irvine; Largs; Millport; Saltcoats and Stevenston. The criteria for the Common Good Fund is that the application must benefit all, or a significant group, of the inhabitants of the area to which the Common Good relates.

The CalMac Community Fund supports community led activity by funding local non-profit organisations to deliver great projects for children and young people living across our network. They are specifically looking to support projects that will involve and benefit the lives of children and young people aged 26 years and under. Projects must take place in the islands and mainland port towns that CalMac operate.

An annual community benefit payment is made by Infinis, the operators of the Ardrossan Wind Farm, and administered by North Ayrshire Council. Applications can only be accepted from constituted community groups located within Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston and the Isle of Arran. Applications for environmental projects will have a priority in grant funding, but the Fund will continue to support applications which do not have an environmental perspective. Local groups will be given a priority, national organisations will only be considered if their application demonstrates a direct benefit to the communities of Ardrossan, Saltcoats , Stevenston and Arran.

Priority is given to charities in Scotland, particularly Ayrshire and Glasgow that assist individuals suffering from a range of illnesses both physical and mental, hospices, museums, refuges and facilities for ex military staff.

The trustees consider the main categories to be supported are: sporting activities in Scotland, with a particular emphasis on the encouragement of youth involvement; charities which have their principal base of operation and benefit the West Coast of Scotland, and in particular, the Glasgow and Ayrshire area; charities whose funds arise from or assistance is provided to persons having connection with the licensed trades and in particular the whisky industry; Scottish educational establishments.

This small trust supports conservation and community projects throughout Arran including wildlife, paths and trails, marine, conservation, and sustainability. The applicants must demonstrate a clear and positive contribution to the environment, and projects should be accessible to members of the public, and benefit the local community.

Tenovus Scotland makes a key difference to Scottish medical research development through small and large medical research grants and scholarships. The main focus is on funding projects to produce pilot evidence that then attracts longer term support from major external funders, leading to further research development.

North Ayrshire Council has a number of Charitable Trusts for particular towns and villages which are intended to provide assistance to those in need. The areas covered by these trusts and the purposes for which funds are held within each trust are determined by the terms of the original bequests made to the Council or its predecessors. Any organisation providing assistance to persons in these areas, or any individual living in these areas, may apply for assistance from the relevant trust. Areas Covered by the Town Charitable Trusts are Beith & Gateside, Dalry, Irvine, Kilbirnie & Glengarnock, Kilwinning and Largs. The Trust purposes applicable are: the prevention or relief of poverty; the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; the advancement of education (applicable to Beith & Gateside Charitable trust only).