Community Assistance Programme £3000 pledged to help our local communities

The Community Assistance Programme is now closed for applications until 2026 – thank you for your interest, and stay tuned for further updates!

The ML Williams Community Assistance Programme aims to provide financial support for community-based projects which improve the quality of life of residents and benefit people who live within three miles of an area in which M L Williams Funeral Directors operates. Businesses, individuals and ‘for profit’ organisations are not eligible.

These projects must align with one or more of the fund categories; Health, Education, Employment Opportunities, Poverty/Social Deprivation.

Meet the Panel

  • Mike Williams

    Former owner, M L Williams

  • Fiona Clark

    Funeral Celebrant

  • Pauline Ower

    Funeral Manager

  • Paula Mitchell

    Deputy RDD, Scotland

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    We’re proud to have awarded £2,000 to local projects here in Ayr through our Community...

  • Funeral Directors Reopen Ayr Fund After Mental Health Charity Grant

    Charities and community projects that make a positive difference in Ayr can once again apply...

  • Funeral Directors launches funding programme to support charities and not-for-profit organisations in Ayr

    The M L Williams Funeral Directors Community Assistance Programme is open for applications and ready...

Featured Reviews

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If you’re looking for a funeral director who just always gets it right with passion and care then look no further than ML Williams. Took great care of arrangement of my late brother in 2014 and most recently my father in May this year. From…

JOHNNYCRAIG

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ML williams were professional & so good to myself & family when they arranged mum's funeral in January. I would highly recommend.…

Amanda P

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Many thanks to M L Williams’ team for their care and attention to detail for my Father in law’s recent funeral. Particular thanks must be made to Leanne for her thoughtful planning and to Rachel who took very good care of us on the day…

Andrew Hewitson

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Have used ML Williams before and their service, compassion and care are second to none. A special mention for Sam and Rachel, who went above and beyond, nothing was to much trouble. The team took all the worry out of the funeral and the family…

Marilyn Raw

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All Staff, particulaly Sam who helped us with the arrangements, were outstanding, helpful, kind and respectful.

Erin

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Thoughtful, Caring, Professional, Respectful and Compassionate. The Team at M.L Williams have done my Mother proud. I live over 200mls away and put my trust in them to which they exceeded. Thank you so much.

Allan Scott

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Have used ML Williams before and their service, compassion and care are second to none. A special mention for Sam and Rachel, who went above and beyond, nothing was to much trouble. The team took all the worry out of the funeral and the family…

Marilyn Raw

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Absolutely wonderful service from M L Williams, when you are struggling with the loss of your loved one it was good to know you had them by your side guiding you through the process. Leanne and Chris were so helpful and answered all questions quickly.…

Alison Pennicott

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As many others have mentioned, words can hardly express how fantastic Rachel and the rest of the Team at M L Williams were in dealing with my Dad's death at home, and the subsequent Funeral arrangements and service. It's impossible to think of a better…

Gordon Tolland

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