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9th September 2026

Nominations are now open for the Better Tomorrows Awards 2026, a celebration of outstanding youth work across Cumbria. The awards will shine a spotlight on the people and projects making … Continue reading “Better Tomorrows Awards 2026: nominate your youth work heroes”

3rd September 2026

A grassroots football club is looking forward to playing on an improved pitch, thanks to a grant from a Cumbrian engineering firm. The Shepley Group Fund was established in 2009 … Continue reading “Boost for football club, thanks to engineering firm”

18th August 2026

Community groups and charitable organisations across Cumbria will benefit from a legacy gift of more than £1 million from a much-loved Carlisle charity leader. Rachael Rodway, who died in April … Continue reading “£1 million legacy gift to help good causes across Cumbria”

11th August 2026

An exciting new fund created by local people, for local people in Barrow to support community projects and help those in need is now open for applications. Throughout July, more … Continue reading “New fund empowering the people of Barrow”

4th August 2026

Farmers across Cumbria are being invited to register their interest in joining a new initiative aiming to strengthen collaboration and support the long-term future of farming in the county. Cumbria … Continue reading “New partnership formed to promote farmer collaboration”

30th July 2026

Cumbria Community Foundation has hit the incredible milestone of £75 million given out to grassroots good causes across the county. Set up in 1999 to inspire local giving and help … Continue reading “£75m milestone, thanks to another successful year of grant making”