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£1 million legacy gift to help good causes across Cumbria
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”
Read More...New fund empowering the people of Barrow
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”
Read More...New partnership formed to promote farmer collaboration
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”
Read More...£75m milestone, thanks to another successful year of grant making
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”
Read More...Bright young business brains bring ideas to life
17th July 2026
Young Cumbrian entrepreneurs showed off their innovative business ideas, from AI virtual assistants to African food, at two celebration events this week. Fifteen young people from Furness and West Cumbria … Continue reading “Bright young business brains bring ideas to life”
Read More...Tender opportunity: CCF website development
24th June 2026
Cumbria Community Foundation (CCF) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations to design and develop a new website, creating a modern and engaging platform that reflects its work and impact … Continue reading “Tender opportunity: CCF website development”
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