11th November 2014
A £500 donation from South Lakes Housing has helped Cumbria Community Foundation raise more than £20,000 for their Winter Warmth Appeal.
The appeal raises money to help older people across Cumbria stay warm and healthy over the winter months. Grants are available to people over 60 to help with their heating bills.
Peter Thomas, Chief Executive of South Lakes Housing said: “As a local Housing Association we fully appreciate the problems that some of our more senior residents can experience with heating their homes and of course the impact that a lack of warmth can have on an individual’s health and well-being.
“South Lakes Housing is therefore very pleased to be able to support Cumbria Community Foundation and its Winter Warmth Appeal.”
The appeal launched for its fifth year less than a month ago and has already raised £20,000 towards the £110,000 target.
Andy Beeforth, Chief Executive of Cumbria Community Foundation said: “In five years the Winter Warmth Appeal has been able to help thousands of people because of generous donations like this. Older people can be the most at risk and the people we help tell us the money they receive from the fund literally helped them survive.”
It’s very simple to donate to the Winter Warmth Appeal: Phone 01900 825760, click here or send a cheque to: ‘Cumbria Community Foundation’ and write ‘Winter Warmth’ on the back. Send it to: Cumbria Community Foundation, Dovenby Hall, Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PN.
If you would like to apply for a grant, click here.
After the success of last year, Cumbria Community Foundation will also be running The Big Sleep 2015, a fundraising event challenging people to sleep out under the stars and feel the cold. The event will take place Saturday February 7, 2015 at The Low Wood Bay Hotel, Windermere. To find out how to join us click here.