Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund
Easy-to-access grants for small projects and groups
Funded by Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
£1,400 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 with an annual income up to £25,000 in the last financial year
* groups helping people facing disadvantage
* applications from new and small groups are particularly welcome
Last year we gave 3grants for an average of £385 and approved 75% 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 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
* vehicle purchase costs
How much can you apply for?
* maximum grant will normally be £500
* 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 (Cumbria Communities Fund, 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)
Download the Application Form and save it to your computer
updated 02.04.2008