Our Funds
Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund
Grants for charitable, not-for-profit groups whose projects benefit the communities within the former local authorities of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden. The Fund supports activity that meet the Foundation’s two priorities, … Continue reading “Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund”
Read More...Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund
Grants for charitable activities that benefit people over the age of 55 in the local authorities of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden. Donor Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Limited Who can apply? • … Continue reading “Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund”
Read More...Age Friendly Activities Fund
Overview The Age Friendly Activities Fund provides small grants to help remove barriers that prevent older people in the former South Lakeland district from participating in community life. The Fund … Continue reading “Age Friendly Activities Fund”
Read More...Alston Moor Community Fund
Fund closed until April 2026 Grants for individuals or community groups and projects in the civil parish of Alston Moor. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • voluntary or community groups … Continue reading “Alston Moor Community Fund”
Read More...Altrad Babcock Grassroots Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for small voluntary, community groups and grass-roots organisations to enable them to continue or … Continue reading “Altrad Babcock Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Amentum Grassroots Fund
Grants for small voluntary and community groups and organisations to enable them to continue or expand their work in advocacy, community voice, and service provision for local people in West … Continue reading “Amentum Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Barrow Community Trust Fund
Grants for groups with small projects which provide activities in Barrow. Priority will be given to groups in the wards of Barrow Island, Central, Hindpool, Ormsgill, and Risedale. Donor Heart … Continue reading “Barrow Community Trust Fund”
Read More...Barrow Grassroots Grants
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for small voluntary groups, community groups, and grassroots organisations to enable them to continue … Continue reading “Barrow Grassroots Grants”
Read More...Barrow Rising: Work and Health Fund (Adult Support)
Part of the Health, Equity and Wellbeing Programme Overview Grants for charitable organisations to support adults experiencing health-related challenges to employment, helping them connect with community services and create clear … Continue reading “Barrow Rising: Work and Health Fund (Adult Support)”
Read More...Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund
Grants for volunteer-led or community groups within a 10 kilometre radius of Beck Burn Wind Farm. Donor EDF Energy Renewables Who can apply for standard grants? • priority will be … Continue reading “Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund”
Read More...Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund Educational Bursaries
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026. Education and training grants for individuals over the age of 16 living within the Parish/Community … Continue reading “Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund Educational Bursaries”
Read More...Beeby Family Fund
Grants to organisations to support and improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people, primarily to those living in Wigton and the surrounding areas. Applications from the wider … Continue reading “Beeby Family Fund”
Read More...Better Tomorrows Fund
Grants to organisations to employ youth workers, creating additional youth work opportunities across Cumbria. The fund aims to support young people through safe spaces, positive activities, and trusted relationships that … Continue reading “Better Tomorrows Fund”
Read More...Beverley Charitable Trust Fund
Grants for young people in West Cumbria to help raise educational attainment and career aspirations by enabling access to study or vocational training. Donor The Beverley Trust Who can apply? … Continue reading “Beverley Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Borron Pratt Fund
Overview Grants for volunteer-led and community organisations working to reduce poverty for people in Workington, Whitehaven, and along the west coast of Cumbria, including St Bees, Seascale and Holmrook. Funding … Continue reading “Borron Pratt Fund”
Read More...Brian & Ann Clark Fund
Grants for individuals and charitable organisations to support the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, and the promotion of good health, both physical and mental. Donor Ann Clark Who … Continue reading “Brian & Ann Clark Fund”
Read More...Bridget’s Magical Music Pot
Overview Bridget Hilton was a remarkable, inspiring and loved lady who spent her life encouraging people to play music for fun. She died in 2018 from a brain tumour, after … Continue reading “Bridget’s Magical Music Pot”
Read More...Broughton Moor Wind Farm Fund
Grants for community groups and projects in the Broughton Moor Wind Farm area. Donor Engie and Clean Earth Energy Who can apply? • volunteer-led and community groups which benefit the … Continue reading “Broughton Moor Wind Farm Fund”
Read More...Burnetts Thrive Fund
Grants for individuals (ages 11-19) attending one of the designated schools listed below to help raise their educational attainment and career aspirations. Designated Schools (located near the main offices of … Continue reading “Burnetts Thrive Fund”
Read More...Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund
Grants to support community projects and activities that make a positive contribution to the tenants and residents living in the neighbourhoods serviced by Castles & Coasts Housing Association. Donor Castles … Continue reading “Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund”
Read More...Catherine Alexander Grassroots Fund
Grants for local people in Kendal and the immediate district. For small voluntary and community groups and organisations to continue or expand their work, such as advocacy, community voice, and … Continue reading “Catherine Alexander Grassroots Fund”
Read More...CCL Secure Fund
Grants for small voluntary and community groups and organisations providing activities that benefit people and communities in the former districts of Allerdale and Copeland. Donor CCL Secure Who can apply? … Continue reading “CCL Secure Fund”
Read More...CiFR Community Flood Resilience Fund
Overview Grants to organisations across Cumbria supporting communities to build resilience to flooding and adapt to our changing climate. The purpose of the fund is to: 1. provide support, resources, … Continue reading “CiFR Community Flood Resilience Fund”
Read More...CN Group Fund
Grants for charitable and volunteer-led groups which help people facing disadvantage. Donor Cumbria Newspapers Who can apply? Charitable and volunteer-led groups which support their communities Examples of projects supported: • … Continue reading “CN Group Fund”
Read More...Crofton Trust Fund
Grants to support community projects which educate the public about agriculture, forestry, and the countryside environment; and which help maintain woodland, agricultural land and buildings for such educational purposes. Donor … Continue reading “Crofton Trust Fund”
Read More...Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for charitable not-for-profit groups benefiting people living in the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald’s main … Continue reading “Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund”
Read More...Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants to support the education of young people under the age of 25 who live, … Continue reading “Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Cultural Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026. Grants to support individuals across Cumbria who are striving to achieve excellence in their chosen … Continue reading “Cumbria Cultural Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Fund
Overview Grants for charitable projects that address one or more of Cumbria Community Foundation’s two key priorities for funding. Donor Funded by Cumbria Community Foundation’s long-term capital funds, The Cumbria … Continue reading “Cumbria Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Grassroots Fund
Grants for small voluntary and grassroots groups to enable them to continue or expand their work in advocacy, community voice, and service provision for local people throughout Cumbria. Donor Various … Continue reading “Cumbria Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Home from Home Fund
Cumbria warmly welcomes millions of visitors every year. The Cumbria Home from Home Fund provides an opportunity for owners of second homes and holiday homes to give back to the … Continue reading “Cumbria Home from Home Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Industries Amenities Fund
Grants for groups providing support to people with disabilities. The original Fund was set up to assist the workers at the Workshops for the Blind in Carlisle. In the 1980s, … Continue reading “Cumbria Industries Amenities Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Tourism 50th Anniversary Fund
Grants for people aged 16 and over to help raise educational attainment and career aspirations in the Cumbrian tourism and hospitality sectors by enabling access to study, vocational training and … Continue reading “Cumbria Tourism 50th Anniversary Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Victims Fund
Grants for direct victims of all types of crime or anti-social behaviour who reside in Cumbria and who: • are in urgent need, distress, hardship, or sickness because of crime; … Continue reading “Cumbria Victims Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Young People’s Fund
Grants for individuals aged 14-22 to help them to fulfil their potential and develop life skills, and for charitable groups that support young people aged 14-22 to help them to … Continue reading “Cumbria Young People’s Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Young People’s Fund (Individuals)
Grants for young people aged 14-22 to help them to fulfil their potential and develop life skills. Donor Private individual Who can apply? • individuals aged 14-22 Examples of projects … Continue reading “Cumbria Young People’s Fund (Individuals)”
Read More...David and Margaret Rankin Fund (Skills and Training)
Overview Grants for individuals and groups to empower young people to realise their potential, pursue their aspirations, and further their skills and training which supports their journey into business or … Continue reading “David and Margaret Rankin Fund (Skills and Training)”
Read More...Disability Fund for Cumbria
Grants for groups and individuals to support practical interventions that promote the inclusion and integration of disabled people into employment. Donor The Fund was set up following the closure of … Continue reading “Disability Fund for Cumbria”
Read More...Dora Beeforth Memorial Fund
Grants for young people aged 11-21 facing ‘challenging circumstances’ to participate in sport and travel, and for charitable organisations providing services to young people to achieve this aim. Background The … Continue reading “Dora Beeforth Memorial Fund”
Read More...Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund
Grants for voluntary and community organisations which provide relief for need, hardship or distress for the residents of Kendal. Donor The Dowker Bindloss Charity, which was formed in 1987 from … Continue reading “Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund”
Read More...Eden Rural Community Fund
Grants for organisations to provide a service for the benefit of the residents of Eden District and surrounding area, who are in need by reason of their frailty, age, ill … Continue reading “Eden Rural Community Fund”
Read More...Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund
Grants that support the education and training of disadvantaged young people under the age of 21 in Cumbria for whom the grant would make a significant difference, and prioritising young … Continue reading “Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund”
Read More...Education Fund (Cumbria)
Grants to support all types of educational activities for disadvantaged people of any age in Cumbria. Donor Various Trusts which have been transferred to the Foundation to manage Who can … Continue reading “Education Fund (Cumbria)”
Read More...Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund
Grants for community groups and projects that provide activities for children and young people up to the age of 18 in the Seaton parish. Donor Legacy gift Who can apply? … Continue reading “Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund”
Read More...Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund
Grants for volunteer-led groups and organisations in Kingstown and the surrounding area to address local needs and/or create opportunities that will make a real difference. Please check the area of … Continue reading “Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund”
Read More...English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund
Grants to support the employees of English Lakes Hotels, and groups delivering community projects in the areas of Windermere, Ambleside, Morecambe and Lancaster, where English Lakes Hotels are situated. Donor … Continue reading “English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund”
Read More...Evening Hill Grassroots Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants to groups to enable them to continue or expand their work in advocacy, community … Continue reading “Evening Hill Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Grants for charitable groups providing activities for local communities located close to the Fairfield Wind Farm, Pica. Donor Fairfield Windfarm Ltd, operated by EDF Energy Renewables Who can apply? • … Continue reading “Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...Fevara Group Fund
Grants for charitable groups to invest in the well-being and future of Cumbria’s communities and social action at a local level. Donor Fevara Group PLC Who can apply? Charitable groups … Continue reading “Fevara Group Fund”
Read More...Fibrus Community Fund Cumbria
This fund is currently closed to applications. Introduction The Fibrus Community Fund Cumbria was established by Fibrus in 2023. The Fund is aimed at addressing digital poverty and exists to … Continue reading “Fibrus Community Fund Cumbria”
Read More...Fryer Grassroots Fund
Grants for voluntary and community groups and organisations to continue supporting people with a disability who live in Cumbria. Support for priority individuals to attend courses run by The Lake … Continue reading “Fryer Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Genesis Homes Community Fund
Grants to charitable, not-for-profit organisations to enable them to support their local communities. At Genesis Homes, we’re passionate about supporting communities located close to our developments across Cumbria. Grants are … Continue reading “Genesis Homes Community Fund”
Read More...Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund
Grants for volunteer-led and charitable groups to support community-based projects of architectural merit in Cumbria that enhance people’s experience and understanding of the built environment. Projects must have full access … Continue reading “Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund”
Read More...Gibb Charitable Trust Fund
Grants to support students and trainees in vocational studies. Donor The Gibb Charitable Trust. The Trust was set up in the 1930s to enable incoming firms to train labour in … Continue reading “Gibb Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Gurney Charitable Trust Fund
Grants for community-benefit societies and small locally-focussed charitable organisations in northern Cumbria in the areas of Keswick, Cockermouth, Aspatria, and Wigton, with a priority in and around the village of … Continue reading “Gurney Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Hellrigg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Grants for charitable activities for communities located close to the Hellrigg Wind Farm. Donor RWE Renewables UK Ltd Who can apply? • volunteer-led and community groups which benefit the Parishes … Continue reading “Hellrigg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...herdyfund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026. Grants to support Cumbria’s rural communities, particularly upland fell farming, and projects that reduce social … Continue reading “herdyfund”
Read More...High Pow Community Fund
Grants for voluntary and community groups for charitable activities that are environmental, community or education-related, and which benefit the communities in the Parish of Boltons, located close to the High … Continue reading “High Pow Community Fund”
Read More...High Sheriff’s General Fund
Grants directed by the High Sheriff of Cumbria to charitable organisations providing activities that benefit people and communities across Cumbria. Donor Money raised by The High Sheriff of Cumbria during … Continue reading “High Sheriff’s General Fund”
Read More...High Sheriff’s Crimebeat Fund
Grants directed by the High Sheriff of Cumbria to charitable organisations working with young people. Donor Money raised by The High Sheriff of Cumbria during his/her year in office Who … Continue reading “High Sheriff’s Crimebeat Fund”
Read More...Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Funded by a bequest from the estate of Janetta T Laidlaw. Janetta, who died in … Continue reading “Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust Fund”
Read More...Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund
Grants to support nature conservation and the environment in Cumbria. Donor Jeffrey Bond Legacy Gift Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit groups Priority will be given to projects that: • … Continue reading “Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund”
Read More...Johnson Fund
Grants to support individuals and volunteer-led and community organisations that support disadvantage. Applications will be considered from the following former local authority areas: Allerdale, Carlisle, Eden and South Lakeland. Donor … Continue reading “Johnson Fund”
Read More...Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund
Grants for voluntary and community groups operating or providing charitable activities in or close to the parishes of Rosley and Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria in North Cumbria. Donor Joyce Wilkinson … Continue reading “Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Kipling Fund for Older People
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for individuals and charitable not-for-profit groups helping older people facing disadvantage. Donor Legacy from … Continue reading “Kipling Fund for Older People”
Read More...Kipling Fund for Younger People
Grants for individuals and charitable not-for-profit groups helping children and families facing disadvantage. Donor Legacy from a Cumbrian farmer Who can apply? • individuals helping children and families facing disadvantage … Continue reading “Kipling Fund for Younger People”
Read More...Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery Appeal
We would like to thank everyone who has so generously donated to the Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery Appeal – your support has made such a difference to those who … Continue reading “Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery Appeal”
Read More...Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Grants for not-for-profit or charitable activities for communities located close to the Kirkby Moor Wind Farm. Donor Nadara Who can apply? • volunteer-led, community groups or local partnerships which benefit … Continue reading “Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...Laidlaw Fund for the Environment
Grants for volunteer-led, community, and charitable groups undertaking projects that benefit wildlife habitat protection and education of the natural environment in Carlisle and the surrounding area. Donor Eleanor Laidlaw created … Continue reading “Laidlaw Fund for the Environment”
Read More...Lakeland Disability Support Fund
Grants for charitable groups or individuals with physical disabilities residing within the former local authority area of South Lakeland who require items, facilities, or support to relieve their disability. Priority … Continue reading “Lakeland Disability Support Fund”
Read More...Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund
Grants for small voluntary, community groups and grass-roots organisations to enable them to continue or expand their work in advocacy, community voice, and service provision for local people in the … Continue reading “Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Laurel House Brampton Fund
Grants for groups providing charitable activities that benefit elderly people residing within the Parish of Brampton and the surrounding area. Donor The Laurel House Management Committee Who can apply? • … Continue reading “Laurel House Brampton Fund”
Read More...Lawrence Fund
Grants to support disadvantaged people in the study of horticulture or music, particularly those studying music therapy, and young musicians in North Cumbria. Donor Private individual Who can apply? • … Continue reading “Lawrence Fund”
Read More...Liddle Thomson Community First Fund
Grants for small voluntary and community groups in the area of north Allerdale, primarily around Wigton and Carlisle areas. Donor Private Individuals Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit grassroots groups … Continue reading “Liddle Thomson Community First Fund”
Read More...Live the Dream Fund
Grants for individuals and groups in the former boroughs of Allerdale and Copeland to enable access to educational or training activity which raises career aspirations. Donor BNFL Who can apply? … Continue reading “Live the Dream Fund”
Read More...Lord Bragg Fund for Wigton
Grants for individuals aged 11-25 who reside or study in Wigton, or for groups supporting children and young people in Wigton, to engage in positive activities and/or access education or … Continue reading “Lord Bragg Fund for Wigton”
Read More...Lord Egremont Fund for West Cumbria
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants directed by Lord Egremont to charitable organisations providing activities that benefit people in the … Continue reading “Lord Egremont Fund for West Cumbria”
Read More...Mary Grave Trust Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026. Grants for young people aged 11-21 born and residing in the old county of Cumberland … Continue reading “Mary Grave Trust Fund”
Read More...Matson Ground Fund
Overview Grants for charitable organisations to bring people together to address shared challenges, foster social action, and improve local spaces. The Fund aims to: • strengthen communities and improve people’s … Continue reading “Matson Ground Fund”
Read More...Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for small voluntary and community groups and organisations to enable them to continue or … Continue reading “Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund”
Read More...myLakeland Community Fund
Grants to charitable organisations that improve the health and wellbeing of local people and projects that protect the environment, with a priority for those located in South Cumbria. Donor Lakeland … Continue reading “myLakeland Community Fund”
Read More...New Balance Get Active Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until Summer 2026 Overview Grants for charitable and community-based organisations that support children and young people (ages 5-25) … Continue reading “New Balance Get Active Fund”
Read More...NHS Building the Right Support: Annual Health Checks Fund
Grants to increase the uptake of Annual Health Checks for individuals aged 14+ with a learning disability and/or Autism living in the former districts of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden. Desired … Continue reading “NHS Building the Right Support: Annual Health Checks Fund”
Read More...NHS Building the Right Support: Transition from Hospital Fund
A single grant to support up to twelve adults with a mild learning disability and/or Autism to support referrals from NHS Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust to … Continue reading “NHS Building the Right Support: Transition from Hospital Fund”
Read More...NHS North East and North Cumbria Northern Cancer Alliance Community Connectors Fund
Overview Grants for charitable organisations to support people in communities who have been affected by cancer, directly or indirectly, by providing support or activities that help improve wellbeing and quality … Continue reading “NHS North East and North Cumbria Northern Cancer Alliance Community Connectors Fund”
Read More...NHS North East and North Cumbria Northern Cancer Alliance Living with and Beyond Cancer Fund
Overview Grants supporting the delivery of prehabilitation interventions and/or services for cancer patients across the Northeast and North Cumbria (NENC). The fund aims to enhance quality of life, health, and … Continue reading “NHS North East and North Cumbria Northern Cancer Alliance Living with and Beyond Cancer Fund”
Read More...Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund
Grants to charitable organisations for initiatives that support children and young people to meet one or more of the following priorities; reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for … Continue reading “Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Nuvia Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for voluntary community groups and organisations that promote the long-term sustainability of the areas … Continue reading “Nuvia Fund”
Read More...Pappagallino Fund
Grants to organisations in Cumbria to improve health and wellbeing by addressing social and rural isolation or for projects that protect the environment as well as support the farming and … Continue reading “Pappagallino Fund”
Read More...People Helping People Fund
This fund is not currently open for applications. Overview Grants for individuals and smaller charitable organisations to fund projects in Barrow which meet at least one of the following criteria: … Continue reading “People Helping People Fund”
Read More...Positive Enterprise
The Positive Enterprise programme aims to: • give young people aged 14-25 years from disadvantaged backgrounds in West Cumbria and Furness the opportunity to have their ideas and ambitions heard … Continue reading “Positive Enterprise”
Read More...Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for charitable groups supporting young people who reside in Cumbria, with preference for disadvantaged … Continue reading “Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund”
Read More...Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026. Grants to individuals and organisations in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland … Continue reading “Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund”
Read More...Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund
Grants to organisations with initiatives that improve health and help people reach their full potential. Preference will be given to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. Donor … Continue reading “Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Roselands Trust Fund
Grants for charitable groups which help and advise people who live with a disability or groups which provide activities and facilities to enable inclusivity. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • … Continue reading “Roselands Trust Fund”
Read More...Rowan Community First Fund
Grants for charitable groups supporting social action at a local level in Cumbria, with a focus on the young, the elderly, and training for the unemployed. Donor Anonymous Who can … Continue reading “Rowan Community First Fund”
Read More...Shepley Group Grassroots Fund
Grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote … Continue reading “Shepley Group Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Staff 10th Anniversary Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for projects which support one the Foundation’s priorities: Theme 1: Improving Lives • Reducing Poverty: To … Continue reading “Staff 10th Anniversary Fund”
Read More...Strummer Calling Community First Fund
Grants for small voluntary and community groups to address local needs and/or create opportunities that make a real difference, with priority given to groups in the Carlisle and Eden areas. … Continue reading “Strummer Calling Community First Fund”
Read More...Swales Trust Fund
Grants to support individuals who are residents of Cumbria for education in the farming, forestry, game-keeping or horticultural industries. Donor Swales Trust Who can apply? • individuals who live in … Continue reading “Swales Trust Fund”
Read More...SWEF Enterprise Fund – Business Grants
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026. Grants of up to £2,000 to young people in Cumbria who are running a new … Continue reading “SWEF Enterprise Fund – Business Grants”
Read More...SWEF Enterprise Fund – Start-Up Grants
Grants of up to £500 for young people in Cumbria who are launching a new business. Donor SWEF Enterprise Fund Who can apply? • be aged 18 to 30 and … Continue reading “SWEF Enterprise Fund – Start-Up Grants”
Read More...Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Grants for groups which support local, environmental, educational, sporting amenity or other appropriate not-for-profit initiative close to the Tallentire Wind Farm. Donor RES Who can apply? • volunteer-led, community groups, … Continue reading “Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...The Barker Family Fund
Grants for not-for-profit organisations which help to empower young people and support the advancement of education, and for disadvantaged young people, including young farmers, aged 25 and under who live … Continue reading “The Barker Family Fund”
Read More...The Border Fund
Grants to support disadvantaged individuals and groups in Cumbria. Priority will be given to those in the rural areas northeast of Carlisle, including north and east of Longtown, and through … Continue reading “The Border Fund”
Read More...The Janet Hartley Fund
Grants for charitable, not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that benefit communities within the towns and surrounding areas of Appleby, Brough, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Sedbergh, and Tebay. Donor Out of Eden Limited … Continue reading “The Janet Hartley Fund”
Read More...The Robinson Family Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria which support the homeless, people with drug … Continue reading “The Robinson Family Fund”
Read More...The Sarah Nelson Fund
Overview Inspired by the values of Sarah Nelson who created Grasmere Gingerbread® in 1854, this fund puts people before profit. It supports charitable organisations across Cumbria that help individuals reach … Continue reading “The Sarah Nelson Fund”
Read More...The Solway Fund
Grants to enable children and young adults to develop skills that equip them for adult life. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • volunteer-led and community groups helping children and young … Continue reading “The Solway Fund”
Read More...Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund
Grants for voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects involving sport and young people in the areas of Carlisle and West Cumbria. Donor Thomas Graham & Sons Limited Who can apply? … Continue reading “Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund
Grants for small voluntary and community groups to address local needs and/or create opportunities that make a real difference, with priority given to groups in the Eden area, particularly, in … Continue reading “Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Violet Laidlaw Trust Fund
Grants to support people made homeless as a result of alcohol and drug addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown and mental ill health in Cumbria. Priority will be given to applicants … Continue reading “Violet Laidlaw Trust Fund”
Read More...Welcome Fund
Grants to relieve hardship and support displaced people, such as refugees and/or asylum seekers, living in Cumbria. Background In response to growing need, Cumbria Community Foundation is currently promoting donations … Continue reading “Welcome Fund”
Read More...Westmorland Arts Trust Fund
This fund is currently closed and will reopen April 2026. Grants to help make available artistic presentation or facilities more widely available to people, particularly young adults and children, in … Continue reading “Westmorland Arts Trust Fund”
Read More...Westmorland Community Fund
The Westmorland Community Fund focuses on supporting the communities in which Westmorland Ltd colleagues live. Grants are available for projects that help these communities thrive, create a legacy and deliver … Continue reading “Westmorland Community Fund”
Read More...William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund
Grants for groups and organisations within the parish of Brampton and surrounding areas e.g., Castle Carrock, Hethersgill, Askerton, Lanercost, Scaleby, Upper Denton, Walton, and Farlam, for projects which address local … Continue reading “William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund”
Read More...Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund
The fund is now closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026 Grants for charitable volunteer-led grassroots groups in the Barrow-in Furness area that support young peoples’ … Continue reading “Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund”
Read More...Winscales Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Grants for charitable activities for communities located close to the Winscales Moor Wind Farm. Donor Gravis Capital Management Ltd Who can apply? • volunteer-led, community groups, or local partnerships which … Continue reading “Winscales Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...Winter Warmth Fund (Individuals)
Grants to help older people in Cumbria stay warm and healthy. Funded by voluntary donations of the winter fuel allowance payments, individual and local business donations, and community fundraising. Who … Continue reading “Winter Warmth Fund (Individuals)”
Read More...Workington (Ashfield) Lawn Tennis Club Fund
Grants to organisations to support the provision of tennis coaching to young people in the former local authority of Allerdale. Donor Private organisation Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations … Continue reading “Workington (Ashfield) Lawn Tennis Club Fund”
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