A community centre in Netherthird, Cumnock, which offers a wide range of social activities and wellbeing services, has had its future secured following a grant from the Scottish Land Fund.
Netherthird Initiative for Community Empowerment coined in £111,268, allowing it to proceed with plans to take ownership of the building from which it operates.
Meanwhile, Kilmarnock-based Take A Bow Development Trust will use its grant of £65,650 to purchase the Take A Bow Community Centre in New Farm Loch, where it will continue to offer a range of community-focused events and classes.