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£600,000 to benefit good causes across Cumbria
22nd April 2024
More than £600,000 has been awarded to a range of good causes in Cumbria, tackling issues including rural isolation, loneliness and climate change. Over 100 grants totalling £603,195 were given … Continue reading “£600,000 to benefit good causes across Cumbria”
Read More...Supporting care leavers in Cumbria
18th April 2024
A new national programme of support for young care experienced adults has been launched throughout England. Managed by UK Community Foundations, the Care Leavers Programme has a primary focus of … Continue reading “Supporting care leavers in Cumbria”
Read More...£400,000 in ‘levelling up’ funding awarded to Cumbrian projects
15th April 2024
Cumbria Community Foundation has awarded almost £400,000 to organisations in the county as part of the Government’s ‘levelling up’ programme, which aims to address geographical inequalities across the UK. Funding … Continue reading “£400,000 in ‘levelling up’ funding awarded to Cumbrian projects”
Read More...Virtual Coast to Coast Challenge launched
11th April 2024
A hardy team from Cumbria Community Foundation braved icy rain on St Bees beach to launch an appeal for businesses to tackle a Coast to Coast challenge to raise money … Continue reading “Virtual Coast to Coast Challenge launched”
Read More...Wind farm generates £1m in community benefits
4th April 2024
A wind farm between Longtown and Gretna has paid more than £1m in grants to the local community. The nine turbines at Beck Burn began generating electricity in 2017 producing … Continue reading “Wind farm generates £1m in community benefits”
Read More...New trustees appointed to board
28th March 2024
Cumbria Community Foundation has welcomed three new members to its board of trustees. Patrick Boggon, Georgina Smith and Rachael Stephenson were officially appointed at the Foundation’s March board meeting. Patrick … Continue reading “New trustees appointed to board”
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