Case Studies


New pavilion asset to local community

22nd September 2020

For many people, living in Cumbria is not an idyll: it is challenging and difficult. However, there are organisations and projects that can help alleviate some of the problems people … Continue reading “New pavilion asset to local community”

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The confidence to get creative

18th September 2020

Hundreds of children explored their creativity and had the chance to showcase their newly-learned skills as part of Kendal Windows on Art’s (KWoA) Moving On Up project. The project, which … Continue reading “The confidence to get creative”

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Making jumpers for chickens to tackle seclusion

16th June 2016

Older residents in a remote Eden village have taken matters into their own hands to combat rural isolation and lack of services. Six women from Nenthead near Alston came together … Continue reading “Making jumpers for chickens to tackle seclusion”

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Reducing social isolation with art for older people

The Neighbourhood Care Independence Programme (NCIP) is a partnership of 33 delivery organisations providing a range of services to help keep older people independent around the county. Prism Arts worked … Continue reading “Reducing social isolation with art for older people”

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Volunteering is not one sided

Managed by Cumbria Community Foundation, the Neighbourhood Care Independence Programme (NCIP) is reliant on the hard work and commitment of its volunteers. Eddie Farren volunteers for Carlisle and Eden Mind … Continue reading “Volunteering is not one sided”

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Enabling older people to stay independent in their own homes

When 91 year old Richard Brown (right) had a “bit of a funny turn” last November he ended up in hospital for ten days. The former Engineering Services Manager for … Continue reading “Enabling older people to stay independent in their own homes”

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Preventing the collapse of a popular local group

Preventing the collapse of a popular local group When Kendal Windows on Art’s (KWoA) Milnthorpe Craft Group lost their regular meeting venue there were fears the group would collapse. Everyone … Continue reading “Preventing the collapse of a popular local group”

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Establishing groups and classes to promote social and physical well-being

After an initial enquiry from a Health and Social Care Coordinator who was assisting a woman in her 70’s. She faced a number of social and health challenged and lived … Continue reading “Establishing groups and classes to promote social and physical well-being”

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Marion – Eden Rural Foyer

Marion, Eden Rural Foyer volunteer: Five years ago Marrion came to the workshops to learn new skills and she enjoyed the social aspect. Now she is a volunteer, transferring the … Continue reading “Marion – Eden Rural Foyer”

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