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Cumbrian construction giant gives back to local communities
16th April 2026
A Cumbrian construction giant is launching a new fund to tackle poverty, provide skills and training, and promote wellbeing in local communities. Flimby-based Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd, incorporating award winning … Continue reading “Cumbrian construction giant gives back to local communities”
Read More...Independent evaluation report published for Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
What is the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund? Between January 2023 and March 2025, the Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) Fund invested up to £30 million to widen participation in volunteering and … Continue reading “Independent evaluation report published for Know Your Neighbourhood Fund”
Read More...Cumbrian charities thanked by High Sheriff
16th March 2026
Charity workers and volunteers from across Cumbria were thanked at an award ceremony last week, recognising their tireless efforts to enhance and enrich their local communities. Representatives from nine community … Continue reading “Cumbrian charities thanked by High Sheriff”
Read More...Vital support for jobseekers in West Cumbria
11th March 2026
Jobseekers in West Cumbria are receiving a helping hand to find work, thanks to grant funding totalling more than £40,000. The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund – … Continue reading “Vital support for jobseekers in West Cumbria”
Read More...Young entrepreneur programme launches in Furness
13th February 2026
Young entrepreneurs taking their first steps in business have been selected for an exciting new programme to help them bring their plans to life. Six young people, aged between 15 … Continue reading “Young entrepreneur programme launches in Furness”
Read More...The young entrepreneurs taking business to the next level
2nd February 2026
Ten young entrepreneurs with brilliant business ideas from software development to gutter cleaning have been accepted onto an exciting programme to help them bring their plans to life. The young … Continue reading “The young entrepreneurs taking business to the next level”
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