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Lakeland shoppers back South Cumbrian charities
28th March 2024
Good causes across South Cumbria are benefiting from the generosity of shoppers at kitchenware retailer Lakeland. The Windermere-based business, which has 58 shops and mail order customers all over the … Continue reading “Lakeland shoppers back South Cumbrian charities”
Read More...High Sheriff celebrates county’s charities
22nd March 2024
Charity workers and volunteers from across Cumbria were rewarded and thanked at an award ceremony this week, recognising their tireless efforts to enhance and enrich their local communities. Representatives from … Continue reading “High Sheriff celebrates county’s charities”
Read More...Bid to boost job and exam hopes for Furness youngsters
28th February 2024
Cumbria Community Foundation is leading an initiative to improve exam performance and job opportunities for young people in Furness. Its research shows that one-in-four of Furness’ working-age population have no … Continue reading “Bid to boost job and exam hopes for Furness youngsters”
Read More...Fundraising family reaches £50,000 target
19th February 2024
The family of Cockermouth musician, Bridget Hilton, is marking what would have been her 80th birthday by announcing the opening of Bridget’s Magical Music Pot. Bridget died in 2018 from … Continue reading “Fundraising family reaches £50,000 target”
Read More...Backing West Cumbria’s young entrepreneurs
2nd February 2024
Ten young West Cumbrians are going into business thanks to an initiative from Cumbria Community Foundation and the Centre for Leadership Performance. Positive Enterprise provides budding entrepreneurs with a £1,000 … Continue reading “Backing West Cumbria’s young entrepreneurs”
Read More...New charitable fund to help kickstart people’s careers in tourism
30th January 2024
Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with Cumbria Community Foundation to launch a new charitable fund to support people embarking on a career in the county’s tourism industry. Its new 50th … Continue reading “New charitable fund to help kickstart people’s careers in tourism”
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