24th August 2021
Charitable groups and community projects in West Cumbria area are being encouraged to apply for funding of up to £5,000 from the #CanDo Fund.
Cumbria Community Foundation manages over a hundred grant making funds and awards on average £2 million a year to community organisations.
#CanDo aims to support the ambition of developing a lifetime commitment to social action and increase the number of opportunities for young people (aged between 10 and 20, and up to 25 for disabled young people) in West Cumbria to volunteer, fundraise, or campaign on issues that are important to them, with a commitment to reducing the social and financial barriers that stop some young people from taking part in social action.
Funded by Sellafield Ltd, with match funding from Thomas Graham & Sons and local donors, #CanDo is part of Transforming West Cumbria, a multi-year social investment programme developed by Cumbria Community Foundation.
#CanDo will raise young people’s aspirations and build their confidence by:
- engaging young people in meaningful social and environmental action
- empowering young people from disadvantaged communities to volunteer, lead change and take action in their communities
- encouraging young people to have a voice, be heard and give back to their local community
- enabling young people to make a huge difference to improving their community and local environment
Annalee Holliday, Senior Grants & Programmes Officer at “Cumbria Community Foundation, said: “Young people have enormous potential to make a positive change – their involvement is crucial to the future of our communities. This funding aims to develop opportunities rather than fund the ongoing costs of existing youth work. We are looking to fund organisations that involve young people in volunteering, campaigning and fundraising activities.”
The closing date for the first round of funding is 10th September 2021. For more information about, visit https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/transforming-west-cumbria/cando/