Join us for a brilliant day of family fun at Geilsland Estate as we celebrate National Playday! There’s something for everyone to enjoy – from arts and crafts stations, bouncy castle, football and sports, to live music from Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums, it’s set to be a jam-packed day of play and creativity.
There’ll be football, arts & crafts and a variety of workshops and stalls (more details coming soon; make sure to check out our event page for more details and announcements!)
Bring the whole family, have fun, and make memories – all while supporting a great community event.
Looking to build confidence, gain new skills and move closer to employment in 2025?
We’re running a free employability course for unemployed people living in North Ayrshire, running Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10.00am – 2.00pm at Geilsland Estate, Beith, KA15 1HE. The course is suitable for unemployed parents, young people (15+), school leavers, people with disabilities and anyone who is currently out of work and looking for support to move forward.
Participants will receive tailored support including CV writing, interview skills, confidence building, group work, and access to online learning such as Customer Service, Manual Handling, GDPR and Infection Control. The programme also includes accredited First Aid training and an accredited REHIS Food Hygiene Certificate.
No experience is required, and anyone who struggles with IT, reading or writing will be fully supported throughout the course. To remove barriers to participation, transport costs and lunch are provided, with a childcarecreche available on request.
Participants will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience at Beith Trust’s Easter Event in roles such as facilities support, customer service, event support and childcare. Those who successfully complete the course may be offered an interview with Beith Trust for sessional work. Beith Trust has a strong track record of delivering successful employability programmes, with many past participants progressing into employment, further education or volunteering opportunities.
🪑 Chair Yoga – 6-Week Block 🌿 Fridays | January 16th – February 20th | 9:45am – 10:45am 📍 Beith Community Centre 💰 Just £24 for the full block (that’s only £4 per class!)
Join us for a refreshing 6-week block of Chair Yoga — a gentle and accessible way to stretch, strengthen, and relax. This block will also include Reiki, meditation, mindfulness techniques, and of course, chair yoga.
🧘 Improve your flexibility and balance 💆♀️ Learn calming relaxation and mindfulness techniques 🪷 Experience the benefits of Reiki and meditation 👟 Perfect for beginners and open to all abilities
Classes run every Friday from January 16th – February 20th, 9:45am – 10:45am, at Beith Community Centre.
Spaces are limited – booking is essential!
Come along, take a seat, and discover the benefits of Chair Yoga in a relaxed and friendly environment. 🌸
Welcome to our Summer Camp 2025 – where every day is an opportunity for your child to explore, create, and make unforgettable memories! From Monday, June 30th to Friday, August 1st, we invite children aged 5 – 12 to join us on a journey filled with sports, art, nature, movies, and music.
Our annual Summer camp is designed to allow your children to explore various activities, games, and interests in a safe and nurturing environment. Whether they’re scoring in the Astro, unleashing their creativity through arts and crafts projects, diving into movie magic, or belting out their favourite tunes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
To ensure your child doesn’t miss out on the fun, ensure their spot is secured by registering with us on Upshot (if you have already completed this form for another Camp, you don’t need to do this again) and purchase your tickets for your chosen dates below. Each day has it’s own ticket, and we ask you only purchse tickets on days that you are planning to attend. We understand it may be frustrating that we are charging this time around, but we unfortunately were unable to acquire funding this year.
As a charity dedicated to providing enriching activities, we rely on funding to sustain our activities and allow them to be free for our attendees. Despite our best efforts in seeking support this year, unfortunately, we did not receive the necessary funding. However, we remain committed to offering our summer camp experience, which necessitates covering costs such as staff wages and equipment expenses. Your understanding and support are immensely appreciated as we continue our mission of fostering positive experiences for all participants.
We understand that, especially in the current climate, not all families can spare this vital money. That’s why we’re pleased to offer a limited number of bursary places specifically for children residing in the KA15 postcode area. If you believe your child would benefit from our camp but struggles with the associated costs, we encourage you to apply for a funded spot using the provided form.
We cannot guarantee that everyone who applies will receive the bursary, but we will try our best to ensure everyone has a fair opportunity.
At our summer camp, every child is valued, every moment is cherished, and every experience is crafted to inspire. We can’t wait to see you back for another summer of fun!
Managing Distressed Behaviour with Trauma-Informed Practice
This 2-and-a-half to 3-hour session, led by the Scottish Out of School Care Network, explores how trauma-informed practice can support the management of distressed behaviour in children, particularly those affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Delivered in person or online (via platforms such as Zoom), the session provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of early trauma on brain development, stress response, and behaviour. Participants will develop an understanding of trauma and its effects, and consider how to respond effectively and compassionately using trauma-informed approaches.
Key topics include:
The difference between manageable and toxic stress
ACEs, the 3 Es of trauma, and common trauma responses
How trauma affects brain development, emotions, and behaviour
Understanding behaviour as communication and the role of consequences
Proactive strategies to prevent distressed behaviour
The Regulate, Relate, Reason, Restore approach to support children effectively
Ideal for professionals working with children, this training provides practical tools and insights to help create safe, supportive environments that foster positive behavioural outcomes.
This year’s AGM is more than just a meeting—it’s a space to connect, reflect on our achievements, and shape the future together. Whether you’re interested in leadership, sharing ideas, or simply staying informed, your presence helps keep our community strong and vibrant.
Agenda Highlights:
Present & Apologies
Adoption of Minutes
Chair’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Election of Directors
Open Forum
Close
Let’s come together to celebrate progress and plan for the future of Beith. For more details or to submit questions in advance, get in touch: hello@beithtrust.org
Are you 15+ and looking to kick-start your career? Whether you’re a school leaver, exploring job options, or just want to build confidence in the workplace, our free, four-week skills and employment course is designed to give you the qualifications and experience you need to move forward.
✅ Get accredited qualifications & certifications ✅ CV & job application support – Stand out to employers ✅ Interview coaching – Learn how to impress and build confidence ✅ AI for employment – Use AI tools to help with job searching & applications ✅ Job search strategies – Find the right opportunities efficiently ✅ Career pathways – Discover different industries and options for your future ✅ Highfield-accredited qualifications ✅ Free lunch provided ✅ Transport costs reimbursed
This course is open to everyone aged 15+, with a focus on young people and school leavers who want to gain real skills, qualifications, and job-ready experience.
Join us for a delightful family night filled with music, dance, and merriment at the Garnock Valley Pipes & Drums Ceilidh Fundraiser! This event aims to raise funds to support the GVPD’s initiative, providing traditional music tuition for children in the Garnock Valley and keeping traditional Scottish alive in North Ayrshire.✨
Experience a live performance by our talented young Garnock Valley Pipes & Drums students, enjoy the charm of the Highland Dancers, and try your luck at our enticing raffle featuring many incredible prizes. The night will be alive with Ceilidh music and dancing, featuring live music from the fantastic Finsky Ceilidh. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start, and we’ll be wrapping up at 10:30pm; plenty of time to grab a taxi!🚕🍻
Our fully stocked bar awaits you, and a dedicated children’s area ensures the little ones have a great time too. Feel free to bring your own snacks for your tables, or indulge in the delicious offers The Munchy Van will be bringing along!🍔🍟 We will also have our tuck shop offerings, which include a variety of juices and crisps for the little ones.🍭
Come together for a night of fun, all while supporting a wonderful cause. Your attendance makes a difference in nurturing the musical talents of the Garnock Valley’s youth. Let’s make it a night to remember!🪩
Cheers for Volunteers – Beith Trust Volunteer Awards Night🪩🥂🎄
This year’s Volunteer Awards Night & Christmas Party will be on Wednesday, December 18th at Geilsland Estate and everyone is welcome to come along. Volunteers are the backbone of Beith Trust, and the majority of our projects couldn’t happen without the hard work of our volunteer teams. Cheers for Volunteers is to celebrate their hard work and recognise their accomplishments across 2024✨🙌
Whether you’re a long-standing volunteer, a one-off volunteer, or are completely new to volunteering you’re welcome to come along and enjoy the festivities and learn more about Beith Trust. We’ll provide a welcome drink, light refreshments, live music, and a Christmas party to round off the evening🎄🥂
We all have a responsibility to help keep children, young people, and vulnerable adults safe in our community. Beith Community Development Trust understands that many people in local communities worry from time to time about potential abuse, harm, or exploitation of someone in the local area. It can be confusing to understand as it is not always easy to know exactly what to do when you do see or hear something of concern.
Organisations like Beith Trust, which consistently work with children, young people and adults, must ensure that they have safeguarding policies and procedures in place and be able to respond to child or adult protection concerns. It is important to us that we offer an opportunity to adults (16yrs +) at the heart of our local communities and ensure those who take part learn foundation skills that increase confidence in responding to, or in reporting a concern. This free evening session will be held at Geilsland Estate in Beith and delivered by Caron McLean, former Head of Protection at the University of Strathclyde.
Caron McLean
Caron lived in Beith for over 40 years and left school to help in her parent’s garage (Gerrie’s) before graduating and spending many years carrying out child and adult protection work in local authority areas across Scotland. Caren brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and will take time to work through the issues that worry you the most about children or adults who may have been harmed or are at risk. Caren will provide guidance on what we can all do to help and will work with you to answer questions like “Can a child can be left home alone?”, or “How would you know if an adult is being neglected or abused?”.
Times, dates and bookings
The session is set in a relaxed, informal style for learning that welcomes all. By the end of the session, everyone who comes along will have strengthened existing skills or will, for the first time, know how they can help to get it right in protecting people in the place we all live or work.
Who should Attend:
Parents and caregivers
Educators and school staff
Community leaders and volunteers
Anyone who works with children or vulnerable adults
Anyone interested in learning safeguarding techniques
Registration and attendance are completely free and we’ll have teas and coffees available throughout the evening. Register your spot on this course by completing the ticket registration below!
