Dailly Community Development Trust
Dailly Community Development Trust (registered SCIO since November 2022) is a locally-led charity focused on empowering the residents of Dailly (South Ayrshire) through a wide range of initiatives. Key aspects of their work include:
Essential community support.
A weekly Food Pantry to tackle food insecurity, along with IT drop-in sessions and basic computer courses delivered in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council.
Social & youth inclusion.
They run the “Monday Club” Cozy Space for adults, and in partnership with Z1 Youth Trust and Girvan Youth Trust, they support a youth club for older children (P7–S6) meeting weekly at the Community Hall.
Community events.
The Trust coordinates flagship gatherings such as the annual Village Fete and a festive Christmas Lunch, all free to ensure broad participation.
Infrastructure & environmental projects.
Currently engaged in a play-park redevelopment in collaboration with the local council, and working with the Cairnhill Group on the Dalquharran Estate. They also align with environmental goals like those in the community action plan—supporting renewable energy and green-space enhancement.
Partnership & governance.
The Trust operates with the support of a part-time, community development officer (funded by National Lottery Awards for All and Hadyard Hill Community Fund), holding monthly board meetings and an annual AGM in May. It maintains strong relationships with partners like South Ayrshire Council, Foundation Scotland, and local community and third sector groups.
Dailly Community Development Trust is a vibrant community anchor—addressing social needs, nurturing youth, organising welcoming events, and spearheading local regeneration. It effectively bridges grassroots efforts, local government, and funders to improve life and facilities in Dailly.
Office Bearers.
Chair: Barbara Wason
Vice-Chair: Alex Paton
Treasurer: Pauline Eaglesham
Secretary: Huw Dalrymple-Hamilton
Volunteer Coordinator (Food Pantry): Gillian Thomson
Trustees.
Kevin Lindsay
John Whiteford
Mick Inwood
Hew Dalrymple Hamilton
Stu Briggs
Rosemary Shedden
Pamie Wells
Charity registration: SC052137
We hold monthly Board meetings, and our AGM is held in May each year.
Contact daillycdt.officer@gmail.com