Curl Ayrshire Charity (CAC) is new not-for-profit company set up in 2024 to build and run a new ice rink, primarily for curling. It will, however, be able to cater for other sports.
With Ayr Ice Rink closing in Sept 2023, a steering group was set up to look at the feasibility of building a brand-new ice rink, to offer curling to the people of Ayrshire.
A detailed process was followed, resulting in a proposal to dissolve Ayr Curling Club and transfer all the Clubs’s assets and members to CAC. This was put before a Special General Meeting of Ayr Curling Club on 8 October 2024, and had overwhelming support.
Consequently, CAC are now forging ahead with fundraising and seeking a suitable site in Ayrshire to build a new ice rink.
What has happened so far?
Formed a Steering Group with a cross section of representation of Ayr curling clubs
Taken legal advice and support
Registered Curl Ayrshire Charity’s Articles of Association with Companies House. It is a company limited by guarantee and has no shareholders
Achieved charitable status with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
Appointed directors of the company
Used World Curling Federation specifications to seek costings on construction and equipment
Investigated several possible sites
Engaged in Scottish Curling
Engaged in discussion with South Ayrshire Council regarding sites and planning permissions
Held a Curl Ayrshire Charity Information Sharing meeting on 6 August 2024 for Ayr Curling Club members
Participated in the AGM of Ayr Curling Club held on 27 August 2024
Reported regularly to Ayr Curling Club members on progress throughout the past year
