Grants to individuals aged 11-25 who reside or study in Wigton, or to organisations supporting children and young people in Wigton, to engage in positive activities and/or access education or training which raises aspirations. Applications from individuals who live in the town of Wigton will be the priority.
Donor
Lord Bragg of Wigton
Who can apply?
• individuals (aged 11-25) who live, or study, or have studied, in the town of Wigton and are facing economic or social barriers for whom the grant would make a significant difference.
Applications from individuals must be supported by a teacher/lecturer from the designated school or Further Education college.
• charitable, not-for-profit organisations
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
Examples of what the Fund will support:
• costs associated with work-experience activities
• an instrument for a talented musician
• a theatre workshop for a talented actor
• training costs for an aspiring athlete
• life skills sessions focussing on a finance, housing, and money management
How much can you apply for?
Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year.
Household income will be considered in the assessment of an individual’s application.
How to apply
• Start or resume an application by logging into the portal here
• Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here
If you would like further information about this fund please contact:
Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org