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Solidarity and friendship to those under attack

8th August 2024

A statement from Cumbria Community Foundation Chief Executive Andy Beeforth OBE: The events of the last two weeks have caused great sadness and fear, from the horror of the child … Continue reading “Solidarity and friendship to those under attack”

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Celebrating West Cumbria’s young entrepreneurs

6th August 2024

The achievements of nine young West Cumbrians who set up their own businesses have been celebrated at an event in Whitehaven. The entrepreneurs, aged between 15 and 25, all took … Continue reading “Celebrating West Cumbria’s young entrepreneurs”

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New fund launched thanks to legacy gift

24th July 2024

A couple have left a lasting legacy of support to the young people of their West Cumbrian community. Following the deaths of Edwin and Anita Mackay, part of the proceeds … Continue reading “New fund launched thanks to legacy gift”

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Give your views on life in Carlisle

18th July 2024

People who live, work and study in Carlisle and the surrounding rural towns and villages are being asked to take part in a major survey into life in the area. … Continue reading “Give your views on life in Carlisle”

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To the South Pole and back – without leaving Cumbria

16th July 2024

Staff from Cumbrian businesses have walked the equivalent of the distance from Cumbria to the South Pole and back, as part of a charity challenge in aid of local good … Continue reading “To the South Pole and back – without leaving Cumbria”

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Grant opportunity from Northern Cancer Alliance

15th July 2024

Two new funds to support projects helping people affected by cancer are now open to applications, with more than £180,000 available in total. The funding has been provided by the … Continue reading “Grant opportunity from Northern Cancer Alliance”

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