2010

Because addiction doesn't just affect the addict......
Some of our Past Events...... March 2010 - Ceri our beloved Administrator attended The Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and received a award on behalf of the Lighthouse Foundation in the field of Excellence in the category of "social Economy" by providing evidence to demonstrate a superior level of scoring using the European Model for Business Excellence. February 2010 - There was a group meeting held on the 17th of February, hosted by Rankin Barr (New Service Manager) of C-Star, Mr Barr gave a presentation on C-Star addiction services to 13 Families. 2009 December 2009 - The Kilmarnock Children's Trust hosted a Children's party that was held at Kilmarnock college, with 50 children attending and each receiving a gift from Santa. October 2009 - West Sound Community Awards. We were very humbled to receive most nominations in the ' Contribution to the Community' category, especially so because that specific award is voted on by members of the public. Thank you, it is nice to know that the work we do is appreciated. Summer 2009 - Children's Summer Drawing Competition (HMP) - Winning Entries Well done Tommy and Denise! April 2009 - A representative of the Citizens Advice Bureau facilitated a meeting at the Lighthouse premises for families who are Kinship carers. March 2009 - The Community Planning Awards. The ceremony provided Community Planning Partners with an opportunity to recognise the commitment and contribution of community and voluntary groups and individuals who are undertaking remarkable work within East Ayrshire. The Lighthouse STOP project and the HMP project won the 'Improving Community Safety' Award. 2008 February 2008 - Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children & Early Years visited the Foundation to meet with families and staff to listen to their experiences and their views on addiction and how it can affect families. March 2008 - The Lighthouse were invited to take part in a charity special Postcode Challenge by Joyce Falconer. The team were up against teams from Maggies, Yorkhill Children’s Hospital and The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. We came came 4th out of 4....well done girls!! But we were still given £2,500 towards our funds. The eventual winners of the £25,000 prize were the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. June 2008 - Production of High School Musical. The children who attended the Monday night group performed 'Songs from the High School Musical' for their families. A very professional production which was performed at the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. November 2008 - BBC Children in Need donated 12 tickets for children from The Lighthouse Foundation to go along to the McFly concert at the SECC. 2007 July 2007 - Family Funday at Dean Castle Country Park. Over 2000 people attended the Foundations 2nd Family Funday held at Dean Castle Country Park. The day was a mixture of fun and raising awareness of community safety. A wide range of other services attended the day which was a joint event with East Ayrshire Council Community Safety. November 2007 - The caring Clown visited the Lighthouse to allow families to sample laughter therapy. Everyone had a chuckle and hopefully she will visit us again. November 2007 - The Proclaimers came to Kilmarnock in 2007 and held a benefit concert at the Grand Hall in Kilmarnock. The only benefit concert in their tour. They invited children from the Foundation to attended the rehearsals prior to the evening concert. The children all got to meet Craig and Charlie who signed autographs, posed for photos and chatted to them. The show was a sell out, and people from Kilmarnock (and further afield) had a great evening. Their support has helped to raise much needed funds for the charity. 2006 October 2006 - Joyce Falconer and a few friends from 'River City' along with local musician Paul McCormick held a musical evening and auction at the Lochside Hotel in Cumnock. March 2006 - Psychic Fundraiser - Lara Wells donated her services to The Lighthouse in March by doing a demonstration of Mediumship in the MAGNUM CENTRE, Irvine.....an entertaining and uplifting evening! Registered Charity No: SC031992

Because addiction doesn't just affect the addict......

Some of our Past Events......

March 2010 - Ceri our beloved Administrator attended The Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and received a award on behalf of the Lighthouse Foundation in the field of Excellence in the category of "social Economy" by providing evidence to demonstrate a superior level of scoring using the European Model for Business Excellence.

February 2010 - There was a group meeting held on the 17th of February, hosted by Rankin Barr (New Service Manager) of C-Star, Mr Barr gave a presentation on C-Star addiction services to 13 Families.

2009

December 2009 - The Kilmarnock Children's Trust hosted a Children's party that was held at Kilmarnock college, with 50 children attending and each receiving a gift from Santa.

October 2009 - West Sound Community Awards. We were very humbled to receive most nominations in the ' Contribution to the Community' category, especially so because that specific award is voted on by members of the public. Thank you, it is nice to know that the work we do is appreciated.

Summer 2009 - Children's Summer Drawing Competition (HMP) - Winning Entries

Well done Tommy and Denise!

April 2009 - A representative of the Citizens Advice Bureau facilitated a meeting at the Lighthouse premises for families who are Kinship carers.

March 2009 - The Community Planning Awards. The ceremony provided Community Planning Partners with an opportunity to recognise the commitment and contribution of community and voluntary groups and individuals who are undertaking remarkable work within East Ayrshire. The Lighthouse STOP project and the HMP project won the 'Improving Community Safety' Award.

2008

February 2008 - Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children & Early Years visited the Foundation to meet with families and staff to listen to their experiences and their views on addiction and how it can affect families.

March 2008 - The Lighthouse were invited to take part in a charity special Postcode Challenge by Joyce Falconer. The team were up against teams from Maggies, Yorkhill Children’s Hospital and The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. We came came 4th out of 4....well done girls!! But we were still given £2,500 towards our funds. The eventual winners of the £25,000 prize were the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

June 2008 - Production of High School Musical. The children who attended the Monday night group performed 'Songs from the High School Musical' for their families. A very professional production which was performed at the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.

November 2008 - BBC Children in Need donated 12 tickets for children from The Lighthouse Foundation to go along to the McFly concert at the SECC.

2007

July 2007 - Family Funday at Dean Castle Country Park. Over 2000 people attended the Foundations 2nd Family Funday held at Dean Castle Country Park. The day was a mixture of fun and raising awareness of community safety. A wide range of other services attended the day which was a joint event with East Ayrshire Council Community Safety.

November 2007 - The caring Clown visited the Lighthouse to allow families to sample laughter therapy. Everyone had a chuckle and hopefully she will visit us again.

November 2007 - The Proclaimers came to Kilmarnock in 2007 and held a benefit concert at the Grand Hall in Kilmarnock. The only benefit concert in their tour.

They invited children from the Foundation to attended the rehearsals prior to the evening concert. The children all got to meet Craig and Charlie who signed autographs, posed for photos and chatted to them.

The show was a sell out, and people from Kilmarnock (and further afield) had a great evening. Their support has helped to raise much needed funds for the charity.

2006

October 2006 - Joyce Falconer and a few friends from 'River City' along with local musician Paul McCormick held a musical evening and auction at the Lochside Hotel in Cumnock.

March 2006 - Psychic Fundraiser - Lara Wells donated her services to The Lighthouse in March by doing a demonstration of Mediumship in the MAGNUM CENTRE, Irvine.....an entertaining and uplifting evening!

Registered Charity No: SC031992