Westmorland Limited
Apply online: Application Form or if you are applying for less than £1,000 the Small Grants Application Form
grants to support community projects brought forward by Westmorland Limited staff
Funded by Westmorland Limited
Purpose of the Fund
To support community projects in the travel to work area for Westmorland Limited, especially the communities of Tebay, Orton, Shap, Penrith, Kirkby Stephen, Stainton and Appleby
£10,000 available each year
Who can apply?
- Groups helping people, especially those supporting older adults, children and young people
- Groups who manage village facilities such as halls and play areas
- Groups operating or providing services in the eligible communities
Examples of the sorts of projects the Fund would like to assist:
- community events
- local playgroups and nurseries
- youth group activities and equipment
- luncheon clubs for older people
- first responder groups
- computers
- expeditions
- photocopiers
- promotion of religious doctrine
- vehicle purchase costs
- individuals
If you are interested in applying to the Fund, please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for money sheet
Applications for funding must be made through a member of staff of Westmorland Limited, There will be two grant meetings a year - April and October - but small awards may be made on a fast-track basis where urgency is demonstrated.
The fund will not normally support
How much can you apply for?
There will be no maximum or minimum grant level, but the average grant is expected to be £500.
We also administer a number of other funds. We will automatically consider appropriate applications to those funds.
For further information please contact Roger Hart (tel 01900 820825/825760)
Apply online: Application Form or if you are applying for less than £1,000 the Small Grants Application Form
updated 09.04.2010