Our Funds
Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund
Grants to organisations benefitting the communities within the former local authorities of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach … Continue reading “Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund”
Read More...Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund
Grants to organisations benefitting people age 55+ in the communities within the former local authorities of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, … 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 organisations to help remove barriers that prevent older people in the former South Lakeland district from participating in community life. … Continue reading “Age Friendly Activities Fund”
Read More...Alston Moor Community 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 “Alston Moor Community Fund”
Read More...Altrad Babcock 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 “Altrad Babcock Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Amentum 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 “Amentum Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Barrow Community Trust 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 “Barrow Community Trust Fund”
Read More...Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund
Grants for volunteer-led or community groups within a 10km radius of Beck Burn Wind Farm. Donor EDF Energy Renewables Who can apply for standard grants? • priority will be given … Continue reading “Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund”
Read More...Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund Educational Bursaries
Education and training grants for individuals over the age of 16 living within the Parish/Community Councils of Rockcliffe, Westlinton, Arthuret, Kirkandrews-on-Esk, Springfield & Gretna Green, Kirkpatrick Fleming & District, Canonbie … 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
The Better Tomorrows Fund is currently closed to applications. Grants to organisations to employ youth workers, creating additional youth work opportunities across Cumbria. The fund aims to support young people … Continue reading “Better Tomorrows Fund”
Read More...Beverley Charitable Trust Fund
Grants to individuals and to organisations helping young people reach their potential in education and employment by improving access to study and vocational training. Priority will be given to individuals. … Continue reading “Beverley Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Borron Pratt Fund
Overview 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 … Continue reading “Borron Pratt Fund”
Read More...Brian & Ann Clark 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 “Brian & Ann Clark Fund”
Read More...Bridget’s Magical Music Pot
Overview Grants to groups which help people come together to make music of any kind in West Cumbria (the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland). Background Bridget Hilton was … Continue reading “Bridget’s Magical Music Pot”
Read More...Broughton Moor Wind Farm 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 “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...Cairn Lodge Community Fund
Cairn Lodge Services in Scotland, is part of the Westmorland family of businesses. Applications for this fund are now open. The closing date for applications is 29th May 2026. Overview … Continue reading “Cairn Lodge Community 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 to organisations benefitting local people in Kendal and the immediate district for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for … Continue reading “Catherine Alexander Grassroots Fund”
Read More...CCL Secure 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 “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 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 “CN Group Fund”
Read More...Crofton Trust Fund
Grants to organisations for community projects in Cumbria which educate the public about agriculture, forestry, and the countryside environment, and which help maintain woodland, agricultural land and buildings for such … Continue reading “Crofton Trust Fund”
Read More...Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund
Grants to organisations benefiting people living in the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald’s main circulation area, including Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Alston for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle … Continue reading “Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund”
Read More...Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund
Grants to individuals and organisations to support the education of young people under the age of 25 who live, or whose parents live, in the former county of Cumberland (Allerdale, … Continue reading “Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Community Resilience Fund
Overview The Cumbria Community Resilience Fund provides grants to voluntary, community and parish‑level organisations across Cumbria. The fund supports community‑led activity that helps local people prepare for, withstand, respond to … Continue reading “Cumbria Community Resilience Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Cultural Fund
Grants to individuals across Cumbria who are striving to achieve excellence in their chosen field of the arts. The Fund champions innovation and equity and aims to remove barriers. Applications … Continue reading “Cumbria Cultural Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Fund
Grants to organisations for projects that address one or more of Cumbria Community Foundation’s key priorities: Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities as identified through our community needs reports, which are … Continue reading “Cumbria Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Home from Home Fund
Grants to organisations benefitting people within the Lake District National Park and the immediate area for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their … Continue reading “Cumbria Home from Home Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Industries Amenities Fund
Grants to organisations providing support to people with disabilities in the Carlisle area. Background The original Fund was set up assist the workers at the Workshops for the Blind in Carlisle. … Continue reading “Cumbria Industries Amenities Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Tourism 50th Anniversary Fund
Grants to individuals aged 16 and over to help them learn new skills and build careers in Cumbria’s tourism and hospitality sector. Donor Cumbria Tourism Who can apply? • individuals … 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 to organisations for initiatives that help young people aged 14-22 develop life skills and fulfil their potential. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects … Continue reading “Cumbria Young People’s Fund”
Read More...Cumbria Young People’s Fund (Individuals)
Grants to individuals aged 14-22, to help develop life skills, confidence and fulfil their potential. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • individuals aged 14-22 Examples of projects supported: • living … Continue reading “Cumbria Young People’s Fund (Individuals)”
Read More...David and Margaret Rankin Fund (Skills and Training)
Overview Grants to individuals and organisations across Cumbria supporting young people to build skills, confidence, and training for business or employment. Donor David and Margaret Rankin Who can apply? • … Continue reading “David and Margaret Rankin Fund (Skills and Training)”
Read More...Disability Fund for Cumbria
Grants to individuals and organisations for practical interventions that promote the inclusion and integration of disabled people into employment. Donor The Fund was set up following the closure of Disability … Continue reading “Disability Fund for Cumbria”
Read More...Dora Beeforth Memorial Fund
Grants to young people aged 11-21 facing economic or social barriers to participate in sport and travel. Background The Fund was established in memory of Dora Beeforth, the wife of … Continue reading “Dora Beeforth Memorial Fund”
Read More...Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund
Grants to organisations benefitting the residents of Kendal for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential. Donor The Dowker Bindloss Charity Background … 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 to individuals and organisations that support the education and training of young people age 21 and under in Cumbria for whom the grant would make a significant difference. Priority … Continue reading “Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund”
Read More...Education Fund (Cumbria)
Grants to individuals and organisations to support education and learning opportunities for people living 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 to organisations that provide activities for children and young people up to the age of 18 in the Seaton parish. Donor Legacy gift Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit … Continue reading “Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund”
Read More...Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund
Grants to organisations in Kingstown and the surrounding area (see eligibility map below) for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or … Continue reading “Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund”
Read More...English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund
Grants to the employees of English Lakes Hotels, and organisations delivering community projects in the areas of Windermere, Ambleside, Morecambe and Lancaster, where English Lakes Hotels are situated. Donor English … Continue reading “English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund”
Read More...Evening Hill Grassroots Fund
Grants to organisations in Cumbria supporting young people aged 16-25, older people, and people living in rural areas for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help … Continue reading “Evening Hill Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit 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 “Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...Fevara Group 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 “Fevara Group Fund”
Read More...Fibrus Community Fund Cumbria
This fund is closed to applications until late summer 2026. Overview Grants to organisations in the eligible areas below to provide access to digital technology for the most vulnerable in … Continue reading “Fibrus Community Fund Cumbria”
Read More...Fryer Grassroots Fund
Grants to organisations that support people with a disability for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help them reach their potential. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? … 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 to organisations for community-based projects of architectural merit in Cumbria that enhance people’s experience and understanding of the built environment. Projects must have full access by the public and … Continue reading “Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund”
Read More...Gibb Charitable Trust Fund
Grants to individuals aged 16 and over to support their study or training in vocational studies. Donor The Gibb Charitable Trust Who can apply? • individuals aged 16 years and … Continue reading “Gibb Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Gurney Charitable Trust 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 “Gurney Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Harrison Fund
Overview Grants to individuals and organisations to support the education of young people aged 18 years and under residing in the old county of Cumberland (pre-1974 boundaries) and who need … Continue reading “Harrison Fund”
Read More...Hellrigg Wind Farm Community Benefit 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 “Hellrigg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...herdyfund
Grants to charitable organisations that support Cumbria’s rural communities, particularly upland fell farming, and for projects that reduce social isolation and/or create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing … 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
Grants to individuals and organisations in the area of Carlisle City Council which support older people experiencing significant hardship, and who wish to remain in their own homes. Donor A … Continue reading “Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust Fund”
Read More...Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund
Grants to organisations 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 … Continue reading “Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund”
Read More...Johnson Fund
Grants to individuals and 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 … Continue reading “Johnson Fund”
Read More...Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund
Grants to organisations operating or providing charitable activities in or close to the parishes of Rosley and Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria in North Cumbria. Donor Joyce Wilkinson Trust Fund. The … Continue reading “Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund”
Read More...Kipling Fund for Older People
Grants to organisations benefitting older people in Cumbria for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a … Continue reading “Kipling Fund for Older People”
Read More...Kipling Fund for Younger People
Grants to organisations helping children and families in Cumbria. Donor Legacy gift Background Born in Westmorland, George Kipling lived and farmed at Burgh-by-Sands. He was a man who cared about … 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 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 “Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...Laidlaw Fund for the Environment
Grants to organisations for projects that benefit wildlife habitat protection and education of the natural environment in Cumbria. Priority will be given to projects in Carlisle and the surrounding area. … 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 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 “Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Laurel House Brampton Fund
Grants to organisations providing activities that benefit older people age 60+ 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 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 “Liddle Thomson Community First Fund”
Read More...Live the Dream Fund
Grants to individuals and organisations in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland to enable access to educational or training activity which raises career aspirations. Donor BNFL Who can … Continue reading “Live the Dream Fund”
Read More...Lord Bragg Fund for Wigton
Grants to individuals aged 11-25 who reside or study in Wigton, or to organisations 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
Grants directed by Lord Egremont to charitable organisations providing activities that benefit people in the towns of Egremont and Cockermouth and their immediate surrounding areas. Donor Lord Egremont Who can … Continue reading “Lord Egremont Fund for West Cumbria”
Read More...Mary Grave Trust Fund
Grants to young people aged 11-21 born and residing in the old county of Cumberland (pre-1974 boundaries) who are from low-income households or facing economic or social barriers to support … Continue reading “Mary Grave Trust Fund”
Read More...Matson Ground Fund
Overview Grants to support projects that are triggered by community need and that bring people together to address shared challenges, foster social action, and improve local spaces. The Fund aims to: … Continue reading “Matson Ground Fund”
Read More...Moorhouse Grassroots Grants 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 “Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund”
Read More...New Balance Get Active Fund
This is not an open access fund and decisions are made annually. Overview Grants for charitable and community-based organisations that support children and young people (ages 5-25) through sport and … Continue reading “New Balance Get Active Fund”
Read More...Nuclear Waste Services LLWR 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 “Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Nuvia 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 “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
Grants to organisations supporting young people aged 14-25 who reside in Cumbria to improve their life skills, education, employability, and enterprise. Donor CN Group Limited (proprietor of Cumbria Newspapers) Who … Continue reading “Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund”
Read More...Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund
Grants to individuals and organisations in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland to enable access to educational and training activities that raise career aspirations, support individuals in … 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 to organisations that support people who live with a disability or for community projects which support older adults or people with disabilities or learning difficulties based in the former … Continue reading “Roselands Trust Fund”
Read More...Rowan Community First 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 “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
Grants to individuals and 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 … Continue reading “Staff 10th Anniversary Fund”
Read More...Strummer Calling Community First 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 “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
This fund will open to applications on 1st August 2026. Grants of up to £2,000 to young people in Cumbria who are running a new business, to help the business … Continue reading “SWEF Enterprise Fund – Business Grants”
Read More...SWEF Enterprise Fund – Start-Up Grants
This fund will open to applications on 1st August 2026. Grants of up to £500 for young people in Cumbria who are launching a new business. Donor SWEF Enterprise Fund … Continue reading “SWEF Enterprise Fund – Start-Up Grants”
Read More...Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit 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 “Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund”
Read More...The Barker Family Fund
Grants to organisations that help empower young people and support education, and to individuals aged 25 and under, including young farmers, living in Cumbria. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • … Continue reading “The Barker Family Fund”
Read More...The Border Fund
Grants to individuals and 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 … Continue reading “The Border Fund”
Read More...The Brian Crowe Community & Conservation Fund
Overview Grants for groups in Cumbria to support: 1) Community: people facing specific health‑related or emergency circumstances. Area of benefit: Furness and South Lakeland or 2) Conservation: nature conservation and … Continue reading “The Brian Crowe Community & Conservation Fund”
Read More...The Forrest Family Fund
Overview Grants to charitable organisations for initiatives that support children and young people in Cumbria to meet one or more of the following priorities: reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social … Continue reading “The Forrest Family Fund”
Read More...The Janet Hartley Fund
Grants to 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 Background … Continue reading “The Janet Hartley Fund”
Read More...The Robinson Family Fund
Grants to organisations that support young people with drug and alcohol problems, homeless people, and people with physical disabilities; and for aspiring young sportspeople aged 15-25 years old who need … 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 organisations that help children and young adults in the Maryport and Workington areas develop skills that equip them for adult life. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, … Continue reading “The Solway Fund”
Read More...Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund
Overview The Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund focuses on supporting communities in and around their Head Office location and sites where Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd and Washington Homes operate. Grants … Continue reading “Thomas Armstrong Construction Community 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 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 “Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund”
Read More...Violet Laidlaw Trust Fund
Grants to groups and individuals to support people in the district of Carlisle who have been made homeless as a result of alcohol and drug addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown … 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
Grants to help make available artistic presentation or facilities more widely available to people, particularly young adults and children, in the former county of Westmorland so that the residents of … 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 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 “William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund”
Read More...Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund
Grants to organisations in the Barrow-in Furness area that support young peoples’ personal development, education and involvement in the community and environmental initiatives. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, … Continue reading “Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund”
Read More...Winscales Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit 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 “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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