Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund - grants for voluntary and community groups
Apply online: Application Form or if you are applying for less than £1,000 the Small Grants Application Form
Emergency grants for voluntary and community groups
Grants may be made for charitable purposes to relieve hardship in Cumbria caused directly or indirectly by the storm and flooding in November 2009
Funded bydonations from individuals, local businesses and statutory bodies
Who can apply?
Voluntary and community groups who:
- are providing immediate relief to people who have been affected by the storms and floods
- will be providing longer term community rebuilding projects
- have experienced significant structural and or flood damage
We can provide support with:
- Relief services
- Shelter
- Food
- Clothing
- Clean up
- Additional support services (information and advice, counselling or care services eg day care or respite)
- Longer term projects of community rebuilding
Priority will be given to voluntary and community groups providing support to one or more of the following
groups of people:
- Older adults
- Families with young children
- People with physical or learning disabilities
- People with mental health needs
- People on low incomes
and to projects:
- showing evidence of collaboration with other service providers
- maximising the use of volunteers
If you think your group is eligible for a grant please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for money sheet.
We will not normally fund:
- flooded voluntary and community groups who are fully insured
- businesses
- any non charitable activity eg political
- fundraising events
- substitution for statutory funding
How much can you apply for?
Maximum grants will normally be £10,000
We also administer a number of other funds and will automatically consider appropriate applications
Grants are also available for individuals and families
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact
David Andrews (Tel 01900 820828/825760 Fax 01900 826527)
Apply online: Application Form or if you are applying for less than £1,000 the Small Grants Application Form
updated 17.02.2010