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Troon Old Study : Public Meeting 03/12/25

Who we are

• Charity and a social enterprise committed to the sustainable development of communities
• Extensive experience of supporting development of sustainable community assets
• Capacity building, community-based ethos
• 35 years’ experience
• 26 staff with different experience
• Work in a variety of sectors across Scotland

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What We Did

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Findings : Support for the Project

• Community Survey (315 respondents):
• 93% local residents.
• 83% support community ownership of Troon Old Parish Church.
• 82% agree ownership will enhance creativity; 79% agree it will strengthen community.
• 17% want to be involved in projects; 12% interested in joining Troon Development Trust.
• Public Engagement: Livestreamed meetings well attended.
• Stakeholder Interviews: Broad support from local organisations for events, crafts, and community activities; heritage seen as important. Interest from dance schools, yoga, children’s events, and wellbeing groups

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Findings : Community Strengthes

• Strong civic identity: vibrant, collaborative, high civic pride.
• Cultural and heritage value: church central to Troon’s identity.
• Active local groups and events.
• Strategic alignment with Vision Troon 2030 and Community Action Plan.

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Findings : Community Needs

• Older demographic; limited youth spaces and informal meeting areas.
• High support for performance space (74%), arts/crafts, wellbeing activities.
• Lack of multi-purpose, community-owned daytime venue.

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Findings : Risks & Considerations

• Existing venues: risk of duplication; need collaboration.
• Funding challenges: competitive landscape, limited large capital grants.
• Financial viability: Costs such as utilities a major challenge - a big building to maintain
• Governance: SCIO structure strong; needs skilled board and partnerships.

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Vision

Vision : Troon will be a welcoming place where people want to stay, increasing the health and happiness of everyone in the community.

Key objectives:

• To enhance the economic viability of the town by stimulating new activity. To create local wealth that can be reinvested
• To bring the community together behind our health and happiness vision
• To create a space that will evolve over the generations to meet changing local need, as we are doing now.

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Services and facilities

• Community Events: Theatre, cinema, and music in adapted sanctuary (74% support). Monthly cinema nights, seasonal performances, and concerts.
• Weddings & Corporate: Unique venue for ceremonies, receptions, conferences, and training sessions.
• Community Lets: Health & wellbeing (yoga, fitness), arts & crafts, learning and support (IT, advice, charity outreach).
• Drop-In Space: Pop-up café, social clubs, advice sessions to combat isolation.
• Markets & Fairs: Monthly artisan market and seasonal fairs to support local enterprise.
• Heritage & Education: Exhibitions, guided tours, school workshops celebrating Troon’s history.
• Outdoor Green Space: Community garden, outdoor events, wellbeing activities, and eco-projects.

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Next Steps

1. Secure the asset for community benefit
2. Establish meantime use before capital investment
3. Fundraise for phased upgrades over time
4. Maximise collaborative working with a campus of assets in Troon
5. Create a niche of events and users that will generate benefit and income

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Your thoughts?

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