Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund
Apply online: Small Grants Application Form
Easy-to-access grants for small projects and groups
Funded by Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
£1,300 available this year
Who can apply?
* groups benefiting people living in the Herald's main circulation area (including Penrith, Appleby in Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Alston
* groups helping people facing disadvantage
* applications from new and small groups are particularly welcome
Last year we gave 4 grants for an average of £412 and approved 80% of applications
Examples of activities supported
* riding for the disabled
* community garden
* exercise classes for older people
* camping equipment for young people's group
* disability sports
If you are interested, please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for Money guidelines page.
We will not fund
* computers
* expeditions
* individuals
* non-charitable sports or arts
* outings except in special circumstances
* photocopiers
* promotion of religious doctrine
* revenue costs except where it can be shown that a grant will help the sustainability of the group
* vehicle purchase costs
How much can you apply for?
* maximum grant will normally be £500 over one year
* projects should cost no more than £25,000
We also administer a number of small funds using the same criteria which cover specific areas or ages (Foundation Grants, CN Group Fund, Edmond Castle Educational Trust, Kipling Fund for older people, Kipling Fund for younger people, Russell Armer Fund) and will automatically consider appropriate applications
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact David Andrews (Tel 01900 820828/825760 Fax 01900 826527)
Apply online: Small Grants Application Form
updated 26.04.2010