Grants for young people aged 11-21 facing ‘challenging circumstances’ to participate in sport and travel, and for charitable organisations providing services to young people to achieve this aim.
Background
The Fund was established in memory of Dora Beeforth, the wife of the Foundation’s first Director. Dora was born in Cumbria and attended the Lakes School in Windermere. She enjoyed the outdoors, was a volunteer warden with the Lake District National Park, and a volunteer with Cumbria Youth Theatre. She was also a keen runner and orienteer. The Fund was created in her memory to enable children and young people to experience activities and opportunities which they otherwise would not be able to afford.
Who can apply?
• Individuals aged between 11 -21 years facing ‘challenging circumstances’* for whom the grant would make a significant difference
• Charitable organisations providing activities to young people in the areas of sport and travel
*Examples of ‘challenging circumstances’ include:
• low-income household
• recent bereavement, e.g., of a parent/carer or sibling
• terminal/chronic illness or terminal illness of a parent/carer or sibling
• care-experienced
• is experiencing, or has been impacted by, domestic violence and abuse
• young carer for a close family member
• has been, is, or at risk of, being excluded from school or college
• at risk of leaving school and becoming NEET
The fund will not usually support:
• family holidays
• trips in the UK under three days’ duration
How much can you apply for?
The maximum award will normally be £1,000 over one year.
Individuals will normally qualify for only one award from the Fund; however, multiple awards may be considered.
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact:
Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email: grants@cumbriafoundation.org