If you think where you grew up matters, if you are grateful to the teacher, scout leader or family friend that helped you on your way, if your neighbour is your friend and if the people and organisations around you have helped you in a time of trouble then you have experienced community.
We at the Cumbria Community Foundation help to strengthen communities by using your money to make grants that support charities and volunteers, helping people in need in Cumbria.
Together our charities contribute to the quality of life we all share. We have over 3,000 charities in Cumbria, so how do you decide how to invest to make the change you’d like to see? We have unrivalled knowledge of need in the community. By working with you we can use your money to reach the heart of your community, lifting the horizons of children in need or helping a neighbour in times of trouble. Together we can build stronger communities.
Cumbria Community Memorial Fund - follow this link
Cumbria Flood Recovery Funds - follow this link
Latest grants programmes
How to give to the
How to Give Applying for a GrantSee the Giving for Good film below
"Cumbria Community Foundation makes all the difference in the world to people excluded from the normal benefits of community life. I strongly commend its work."
James Cropper FCA
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, fundholder and the Foundation's President
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updated 18.08.2010
