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Charity’s 20th anniversary exhibition takes pride of place in the Cumberland Infirmary
19th December 2019
Cumbria Community Foundation’s 20th anniversary exhibition ‘Giving Back, Looking Forward’ continues its tour around the county and is now appearing at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. Anyone visiting the hospital over the next couple of months can view the 20 images, which are on display in and around the coffee shop in the atrium of … Continue reading “Charity’s 20th anniversary exhibition takes pride of place in the Cumberland Infirmary”
Read More...Funding available for overseas travel
9th December 2019
Young people who are wanting to travel abroad and experience foreign culture can apply for funding towards the cost. The Mary Grave Trust was set up in 1971 by Burton Dunglinson in memory of his mother, Mary Grave, who was from Maryport. Having worked in America in the 1920s, Mr Dunglinson was aware of the … Continue reading “Funding available for overseas travel”
Read More...Funding available for Clifton and Winscales groups
3rd December 2019
Community organisations near the Winscales Moor Wind Farm are encouraged to apply for funding. The Winscales Moor Community Benefit Fund supports community, educational, environmental, or sporting related activities. Examples of projects that the fund will support include improvements to community buildings, increased use of renewable energy and nature conservation. The fund, managed by Cumbria Community … Continue reading “Funding available for Clifton and Winscales groups”
Read More...Urgent donations needed to combat the cold this winter
26th November 2019
Imagine it’s freezing outside and being unable to heat your home. That is the harsh reality for many people across Cumbria. Cold weather is a prime cause of over 300 preventable deaths in Cumbria a year – often worsened by living in older or isolated rural homes. In our worst winters, this figure has risen … Continue reading “Urgent donations needed to combat the cold this winter”
Read More...Communities across Cumbria benefit from £360,000
19th November 2019
Community projects across the county have received a share of more than £360,000 to tackle issues such as unemployment, bullying, financial exclusion and health and wellbeing. A total of 39 charitable organisations received a share of the funds at Cumbria Community Foundation’s recent grants panel. The funding will support a wide range of projects across … Continue reading “Communities across Cumbria benefit from £360,000”
Read More...Mountain Warehouse Charity Partnership
18th November 2019
Mountain Warehouse, the UK’s largest outdoor retailer, has chosen Cumbria Community Foundation to be its regional charity partner for the Lake District and Cumbria. Mountain Warehouse launched the charity bag campaign last year, which was rolled out to all their 250+ stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The campaign offers local charities, nominated … Continue reading “Mountain Warehouse Charity Partnership”
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