Grants to young people aged 11-21 facing economic or social barriers to participate in sport and travel.
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 economic or social barriers for whom the grant would make a significant difference
Examples of economic or social barriers 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 lasting less than three days
How much can you apply for?
Grants to individuals will normally be up to £1,000 over one year.
Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application.
How to apply?
• All applications are now made through our online application portal
• Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact:
Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email: grants@cumbriafoundation.org