Comic Relief
Apply online: Application Form
A grantmaking programme managed by Cumbria Community Foundation
Comic Relief spends money raised by its fundraising campaigns Red Nose Day and Sport Relief
Comic Relief, registered charity 326568 (England and Wales), SCO39730 (Scotland)
There are still many communities in the UK that suffer from economic and social deprivation and the current economic climate may make this situation worse. This programme aims to empower local people enabling them to create lasting change in their communities. Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with and priority will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. This can also include communities of interest which cover a wider geographical area.
While groups will be using a range of activities we specifically want 50% of the available funds to go to sports projects that
- increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation
- help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives
The remaining funding will support community groups running projects that
- increase local services,
- builds skills of local people,
- increase community cohesion
- respond to local economic needs
This work can cover a small geographical area such as a housing estate or village, but we will also consider work covering a slightly larger area such as a town or borough where there is evidence of community involvement.
If you are interested, please read the following details carefully
along with our Applying for money sheet
Who can apply?
- community groups
- resident associations
- community centres
- social enterprises
- community interest companies
- credit unions
Last year we gave 8 grants for an average of £1,843 and approved 62% of applications
Examples of the type of activities we will fund
- community sport activities
- furniture projects
- projects providing access to benefits advice
- projects combating fuel poverty
- community consultation exercises
- community employment projects
- food co-ops
- running costs
What the fund will not support
- individuals
- statutory organisations including schools
- trips abroad
- buses, mini buses or other community transport schemes (not including transport costs forming part of a project)
- building costs including access adaptations to buildings
How much can you apply for?
Grants are up to £10,000 over one year
£14,500 available this year
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact Roger Hart tel 01900 820825/825760 fax 01900 826527
email roger@cumbriafoundation.org
website www.cumbriafoundation.org
Apply online: Application Form
updated 21.07.2010