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CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION — grant history

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Latest income
£11.5m
Grants listed (FY2025)
139
Listed grants total
£6.2m
Accounts grants total
£6.7m

listed grants reconcile with the accounts totalextracted from its FY2025 accounts

Cross-checked against the funder’s own 360Giving open-data publication: 2 of 139 grants we extracted from its FY2025 accounts match a published grantee by name (1%), and 0 also match on amount within 2%. Differences usually reflect accounting-year vs award-date timing and grants the accounts aggregate. Published 360Giving grants in the file: 2,502.

Application guidance — from the funder’s own website

Summarised from www.cumbriafoundation.org · www.cumbriafoundation.org/about/grants-committees/ · www.cumbriafoundation.org/give-to-your-community/fundholders/ on 15/08/2026. Always check the funder’s site before applying.

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What this funder supports

Based on the register classifications and operating areas of the grant recipients we could match to the charity register (a subset of all grantees).

Causes funded
Where grantees operate
  • Cumbria (1 grantee)

What changed: FY2024 → FY2025

Grantees that appear, disappear or move by 50%+ between the two most recent filings we have read. A grantee “dropped” may simply have received a multi-year grant earlier.

ChangeGranteeFY2024FY2025
newWC West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership—£363k
newTransforming West Cumbria - Family Support Fund—£190k
newNHS NENC Northern Cancer Alliance Fund—£184k
newTransforming West Cumbria BF SIX Fund—£111k
newKirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery Fund—£98k
newCare Leavers Project 2024—£75k
newTWC Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops Fund—£75k
newNHS NENC Northern Cancer Alliance Prehabilitation Fund—£44k
upTransforming West Cumbria Fund£390k£1.0m
upCumbria Cultural Fund£5k£501k
upCumbria Direct Grants Fund£25k£233k
upNHS North Cumbria Better Care Fund£51k£230k
upThomas Graham Grassroots Fund£61k£202k
upElizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund£1k£133k
upSwales Trust Fund£8k£82k
upTransforming West Cumbria - Spark Fund£47k£74k
not listedNHS Waiting Well Programme£421k—
not listedTransforming West Cumbria - Family Wellbeing Fund£281k—
not listedPappagallino Fund£253k—
not listedTransforming West Cumbria BT SiX Fund£200k—
not listedJoyce Wilkinson Trust£74k—
not listedPappagallino Age Friendly Fund£57k—
not listedTHE HOLEHIRD TRUST£48k—
not listedherdyfund£9k—

Grants made, per its accounts filings

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RecipientYearAmountPurpose
Transforming West Cumbria FundFY2025£1.0m
Cumbria Cultural FundFY2025£501k
Better Tomorrows FundFY2025£416k
WC West Cumbria Mental Health PartnershipFY2025£363k
Winter Warmth Fund GrantsFY2025£312k
Cumbria Direct Grants FundFY2025£233k
NHS North Cumbria Better Care FundFY2025£230k
Thomas Graham Grassroots FundFY2025£202k
Transforming West Cumbria - Family Support FundFY2025£190k
NHS NENC Northern Cancer Alliance FundFY2025£184k
Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust FundFY2025£133k
Transforming West Cumbria BF SIX FundFY2025£111k
Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recovery FundFY2025£98k
Beck Burn Wind Farm Community FundFY2025£95k
Swales Trust FundFY2025£82k
Care Leavers Project 2024FY2025£75k
TWC Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops FundFY2025£75k
Transforming West Cumbria - Spark FundFY2025£74k
Beeby Family FundFY2025£62k
Cumbria Young People's Grassroots FundFY2025£62k
TWC WC COVID-19 Community Recovery and Renewal Programme - Bedrock DigitalFY2025£62k
Fibrus Community Fund CumbriaFY2025£61k
Cumberland Building Society Community FundFY2025£60k
Moorhouse Grassroots FundFY2025£57k
Transforming West Cumbria - Financial Wellbeing FundFY2025£56k
Westmorland Family Community FundFY2025£54k
TWC WC COVID-19 Community Recovery & Renewal Programme - Financial HardshipFY2025£53k
CCL Secure Community FundFY2025£52k
Lord Egremont Fund for West CumbriaFY2025£49k
Out of Eden FundFY2025£49k
Brian and Ann Clark FundFY2025£46k
Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund Educational BursariesFY2025£45k
NHS NENC Northern Cancer Alliance Prehabilitation FundFY2025£44k
NHS Building the Right Support: Transition from Hospital Sub-FundFY2025£40k
Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust FundFY2025£35k
Pappagallina FundFY2025£35k
Allerdale Holiday, Activities, and Food ProgrammeFY2025£33k
Violet Laidlaw Trust FundFY2025£31k
Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots FundFY2025£31k
Gurney Charitable Trust FundFY2025£27k
Transforming West Cumbria - CanDo FundFY2025£26k
Laidlaw Fund for the EnvironmentFY2025£25k
Hunter Davies FundFY2025£24k
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald FundFY2025£24k
Beverley Charitable Trust FundFY2025£23k
Disability Fund for CumbriaFY2025£22k
Eden Rural Community FundFY2025£21k
Cumberland Educational Foundation FundFY2025£19k
Cumbria Young People’s FundFY2025£19k
Abbeyfield Carlisle SocietyFY2025£18kCommunity First Fund
Liddle Thomson Community First FundFY2025£17k
New Balance Get Active FundFY2025£16k
Westmorland Arts Trust FundFY2025£15k
Barrow Community Trust FundFY2025£15k
Robinson Family FundFY2025£15k
Hellrigg Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2025£14k
Winscales Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2025£14k
Mary Grave Trust FundFY2025£13k
Carr's Group FundFY2025£13k
High Pow Community FundFY2025£13k
NHS Green Social Prescribing Development FundFY2025£13k
Positive Enterprise FundFY2025£13k
Rowan Community First FundFY2025£13k
TWC WC COVID-19 Community Recovery & Renewal ProgrammeFY2025£12k
Cumbria Grassroots FundFY2025£12k
Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2025£10k
Evening Hill Grassroots FundFY2025£10k
Live the Dream FundFY2025£10k
Kipling Fund for Younger PeopleFY2025£10k
Transforming West Cumbria - Bedrock FundFY2025£10k
Abbeyfield Carlisle Society over 55 Community First FundFY2025£10kCommunity First Fund
Burnetts Thrive FundFY2025£10k
CHIF-Millom Hospital FundFY2025£10k
Printers Inc Social Mobility FundFY2025£10k
CHIF-Furness Locality General FundFY2025£9k
Cumbria Industries Amenities FundFY2025£9k
Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community FundFY2025£8k
NHS Community Mental Health Transformation FundFY2025£8k
CHIF-South Lakes Locality General FundFY2025£8k
Herdy FundFY2025£8k
Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage FundFY2025£8k
CHIF-Mary Newton Legacy Fund MillomFY2025£7k
Catherine Alexander Grassroots FundFY2025£7k
UK Shared Prosperity FundFY2025£7k
Barker Family FundFY2025£7k
CHIF-Countywide General FundFY2025£6k
Lamont Pridmore Grassroots FundFY2025£6k
Shepley Group Grassroots FundFY2025£6k
Beck Burn Wind Farm Parish/Community Councils FundFY2025£6k
Cumbria FundFY2025£5k
David and Margaret Rankin FundFY2025£5k
Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2025£5k
Cumbria Communication Project FundFY2025£5k
High Sheriff's Crimebeat FundFY2025£5k
myLakeland FundFY2025£5k
Johnson FundFY2025£4k
Fryer Grassroots FundFY2025£4k
Border FundFY2025£4k
Laurel House Brampton FundFY2025£4k
NHS North Cumbria Discharge Support FundFY2025£4k
Lawrence FundFY2025£4k
CIFR Community Flood Resilience FundFY2025£4k
Janetta Topsy Laidlaw FundFY2025£4k
DCMS Know Your Neighbourhood FundFY2025£4k
William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First FundFY2025£4k
Genesis Homes Community FundFY2025£4k
CN Group FundFY2025£4k
Alston Moor Community FundFY2025£3k
ENWL Storm Arwen Community Resilience FundFY2025£3k
Quarry Hill Grassroots FundFY2025£3k
The Jeffrey Bond Memorial FundFY2025£3k
High Sheriff's Community FundFY2025£3k
English Lakes Hotels Trust FundFY2025£3k
Strummer Calling Community First FundFY2025£2k
Barrow-in-Furness Grassroots FundFY2025£2k
Broughton Moor Wind Farm FundFY2025£2k
Cumbria Disaster FundFY2025£2k
Workington (Ashfield) Lawn Tennis Club FundFY2025£2k
Ullswater Trust Grassroots FundFY2025£2k
Edmond Castle Educational Trust FundFY2025£2k
Nuvia FundFY2025£2k
Bowker Bindloss Charity FundFY2025£2k
Edwin and Anita MacKay FundFY2025£2k
Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2025£2k
Education Fund (Cumbria)FY2025£1k
Wing Cdr H Thompson & Rev J L Green Grassroots FundFY2025£1k
Roselands Trust FundFY2025£1k
Kipling Fund for Older PeopleFY2025£1k
Bridget’s Magical Music Pot FundFY2025£1k
Cumbria Home-from-Home FundFY2025£1k
Cumbria Tourism 50th Anniversary FundFY2025£984
Crafton Trust FundFY2025£952
Staff 10th Anniversary FundFY2025£813
Dora Beeforth Memorial FundFY2025£695
Altrad Babcock Grassroots FundFY2025£596
Gibb Charitable Trust FundFY2025£560
NHS NENC Northern Cancer Alliance Community Connectors FundFY2025£508
Solway FundFY2025£486
Welcome FundFY2025£325
DCMS Know Your Neighbourhood FundFY2024£586kFinancial support to organisations in Barrow In Furness that increase impactful volunteering and supports people to reduce chronic loneliness.
Winter Warmth Fund GrantsFY2024£476kHelp vulnerable older people, living in fuel poverty, to stay warm and healthy during the winter.
NHS Waiting Well ProgrammeFY2024£421kGroups wishing to receive referrals through the NHS Waiting Well / Preparing Well programmes across the North East and North Cumbria to address financial and cost of living issues experienced by individuals whilst waiting for planned surgery.
Transforming West Cumbria FundFY2024£390kSocial investment programme to address root causes of inequality and confront issues holding back the most vulnerable.
TWC WC COVID-19 Community Recovery and Renewal Programme - Bedrock DigitalFY2024£390kDigital inclusion and support.
Better Tomorrows FundFY2024£383kAssistance to groups to train and employ new youth workers to increase the youth support work available within Cumbria.
Transforming West Cumbria - Financial Wellbeing FundFY2024£297kAddress identified needs; focus on gaps; be collaborative; support sustainable activities that create self-reliance and nurture future independence.
Transforming West Cumbria - Family Wellbeing FundFY2024£281kSupport children, young people and families to thrive, by building resilience, wellbeing, resourcefulness and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Pappagallino FundFY2024£253kGroups addressing social isolation and rural communities in Cumbria and North Lancashire.
Cumbria FundFY2024£223kGeneral charitable purposes for the benefit of Cumbria.
ENWL Storm Arwen Community Resilience FundFY2024£205kCommunity resilience related to Storm Arwen.
The Jeffrey Bond Memorial FundFY2024£200kSmall groups for projects to support nature conservation and the environment in Cumbria.
Transforming West Cumbria BT SiX FundFY2024£200kContributes to the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership programme.
NHS Community Mental Health Transformation FundFY2024£194kGroups to work with adults with severe mental illness and which target health risks of smoking, obesity and frailty, help adults to engage with statutory and community mental health services and to develop community support plans.
Transforming West Cumbria - CanDo FundFY2024£185kInspire, encourage and nurture, both new and existing social entrepreneurs, by unlocking their entrepreneurial spirit.
Beck Burn Wind Farm Community FundFY2024£172kSupport groups within a 5km radius of the Beckburn windfarm. The fund will also accept applications outside the 5km radius as long as the application benefits those living within the 5km radius.
Transforming West Cumbria - Bedrock FundFY2024£98kDelivering viable transformational change to address entrenched social and economic issues.
Beeby Family FundFY2024£91kImprove the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in Cumbria, giving priority to those living in Wigton and in the villages and rural communities around Wigton.
myLakeland FundFY2024£79kGroups that improve the health and wellbeing of local people and projects that protect the environment, with a priority for those located in South Lakeland.
Cumberland Educational Foundation FundFY2024£74kPromote the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 who are or whose parents are resident in the area of the former county of Cumberland and who are in need of financial assistance.
Joyce Wilkinson TrustFY2024£74kGrants assessed by Cumbria Community Foundation but decision making rests with Joyce Wilkinson Trust Trustees.
CiFR Community Flood Resilience FundFY2024£64kSmaller communities at risk of flooding and larger communities with a significant history of flooding.
Thomas Graham Grassroots FundFY2024£61kIncrease young people's participation in sport, particularly in Carlisle.
Fibrus Community Fund CumbriaFY2024£59kCommunity groups and organisations in the eligible areas below to provide access to digital technology for the most vulnerable in their community, with a particular focus on older people and young people.
Pappagallino Age Friendly FundFY2024£57kSupport a age friendly coordinator role in the South Lakes area.
NHS North Cumbria Better Care FundFY2024£51kIntegrated programme of skills, workshops for older people.
Cumberland Building Society Community FundFY2024£49kGroups whose projects benefit the communities within the Cumberland Building Society's operating area.
Holehird TrustFY2024£48kGrants assessed by Cumbria Community Foundation but decision making rests with Holehird Trust Trustees.
Transforming West Cumbria - Spark FundFY2024£47kBuild the capabilities and financial sustainability of critical community organisations delivering essential services in West Cumbria.
TWC WC COVID-19 Community Recovery & Renewal ProgrammeFY2024£47kSupport communities in West Cumbria to recover and rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic.
Beverley Charitable Trust FundFY2024£45kAssistance to Charitable organisations or to provide assistance and relief from poverty to individuals.
Mary Grave Trust FundFY2024£43kAdvancement of education by the provision of scholarships grants and maintenance allowances to persons between the ages of 11 and 21 born in the former county of Cumberland.
Cumbria Young People's FundFY2024£41kBenefit young people aged 11 to 22 who either live in Cumbria or who grew up in Cumbria.
Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2024£40kCharitable activities for local communities located close to the Kirkby Moor Windfarm.
TWC WC COVID-19 Community Recovery & Renewal Programme - Financial HardshipFY2024£39kRelief of hardship for people experiencing financial struggles.
Brian and Ann Clark FundFY2024£38kProjects working with disadvantaged families and people with disabilities or mental health issues, and assistance for young people in caring roles.
Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund Educational BursariesFY2024£37kEducational bursaries related to the Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund.
NHS North Cumbria Discharge Support FundFY2024£36kGroups to support medically optimised patients discharged from acute and community hospitals in North Cumbria and to prevent avoidable admissions.
Welcome FundFY2024£34kAddress hardship in support of asylum seekers and refugees. The fund also supports the integration of asylum seekers and refugees into the Cumbrian Community.
Cumbria Communication Project FundFY2024£29kImprove the communication skills and language development with an emphasis on pre school aged babies and toddlers.
Violet Laidlaw Trust FundFY2024£28kPeople in the Carlisle area made homeless as a result of alcohol and drug addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown and mental ill health.
Wing Cdr H Thompson & Rev J L Green Grassroots FundFY2024£28kWithin the former Borough of Barrow-in-Furness and in particular to support young people.
Johnson FundFY2024£28kGroups and individuals in the former Carlisle, Allerdale and Eden districts with particular support for rural isolation, care for the elderly and mental wellbeing support.
Live the Dream FundFY2024£27kYoung people in West Cumbria to enable access to study or vocational training.
Positive Enterprise FundFY2024£26kCompetition to provide disadvantaged young people in Copeland with the opportunity to have their ideas and ambitions heard.
Hellrigg Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2024£25kCharitable activities for local communities located close to the Hellrigg Windfarm.
Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2024£25kCharitable activities for local communities located close to the Tallentire windfarm.
Cumbria Direct Grants FundFY2024£25kDirect grants to various charitable purposes.
Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots FundFY2024£22kSmall projects in the former Copeland district.
Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2024£20kCommunities located close to the Fairfield Wind Farm.
Cumbria Young People's Grassroots FundFY2024£20kBenefit young people aged 14 to 22 who either live in Cumbria or who grew up in Cumbria.
Moorhouse Grassroots FundFY2024£18kSmall projects, particularly in North Cumbria.
Printers Inc Social Mobility FundFY2024£17kYoung people aged between 14 to 25 to improve their life skills, education, employability and enterprise.
Cumbria Home-from-Home FundFY2024£14kOrganisations in and around the lake district that improve the health, wellbeing and employment prospects of residents by addressing social and rural isolation.
High Sheriff's Community FundFY2024£14kGroups in Cumbria.
UK Shared Prosperity FundFY2024£14kCharitable groups to provide business support, encourage local people into employment and increase volunteering.
Barrow Community Trust FundFY2024£13kBenefit of the people of the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness.
Disability Fund for CumbriaFY2024£13kGroups and individuals to support practical interventions that promote the inclusion and integration of disabled people in employment.
High Pow Community FundFY2024£12kCharitable activities for local communities in the Parish of Bolton.
Westmorland Arts Trust FundFY2024£12kPromote the education of the public in the southern part of Cumbria, which formerly comprised the County of Westmorland, in music drama and the visual arts.
Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage FundFY2024£12kCommunity based projects in Cumbria of architectural merit which enhance people's experience and understanding of the built environment.
Quarry Hill Grassroots FundFY2024£11kThroughout Cumbria with a preference for the former North Allerdale area.
Shepley Group Grassroots FundFY2024£11kThroughout Cumbria, with a preference for areas of Shepley Group employees' residence.
Lord Egremont Fund for West CumbriaFY2024£11kCommunity organisations that provide activities which supports people in Egremont, Cockermouth and the surrounding area.
Gurney Charitable Trust FundFY2024£10kSmall, locally-focused charities in northern Cumbria with a priority in and around the village of Ireby.
NHS Green Social Prescribing Development FundFY2024£9kGroups who improve access to nature-based activities for underserved populations at risk of experiencing health inequalities.
herdyfundFY2024£9kSupport and nurture Cumbria's upland fell farming and rural communities.
Young Persons Opportunity FundFY2024£9kGroups to support the personal development of young people across the county, particularly those from challenging backgrounds with an emphasis on using experience outdoors to expand horizons and self-confidence.
Solway FundFY2024£8kCharitable groups helping children and young adults in the Workington to Maryport area.
Swales Trust FundFY2024£8kStudents being educated for the farming, forestry and horticultural industry.
Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community FundFY2024£8kCommunity projects that make a positive contribution to tenants and residents living in areas serviced by the business.
Edmond Castle Educational Trust FundFY2024£8kEducation and training of children or young persons, particularly those in care or in need.
Laurel House Brampton FundFY2024£7kGroups providing charitable activities that benefit elderly people residing in the Parish of Brampton and the surrounding area.
Cumbria Grassroots FundFY2024£7kSupport groups at a local level, enabling them to continue or expand their work including advocacy and service provision.
Border FundFY2024£7kProjects that address homelessness, hearing loss or other significant life events, and those providing training to build skills and confidence.
Genesis Homes Community FundFY2024£7kCommunity projects within the areas of the building sites.
William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First FundFY2024£6kGroups and organisations within the parish of Brampton and surrounding areas.
Out of Eden FundFY2024£6kCharitable projects that benefit communities within the Upper Eden valley.
Abbeyfield Carlisle Society over 55 Community First FundFY2024£6kSupport for older people, over the age of 55, in north Cumbria living in the Carlisle, Allerdale and Eden Local Authority areas.
Dora Beeforth Memorial FundFY2024£5kHelp disadvantaged young people participate in sport or foreign travel.
Community Hardship FundFY2024£5kRelief of hardship for people who are experiencing financial struggles caused directly or indirectly by the cost of living crisis in Cumbria.
Barker FundFY2024£5kOrganisations that empower young people, support the advancement of education, including young farmers who are aged under 25 and live in Cumbria.
Roselands Trust FundFY2024£5kGroups helping people facing disadvantage, particularly those supporting older adults and people with learning difficulties.
Cumbria Cultural FundFY2024£5kPromote excellence in the arts and cultural life of the county.
Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First FundFY2024£5kSupport for people in north Cumbria living in the Carlisle, Allerdale and Eden Local Authority areas.
Catherine Alexander Grassroots FundFY2024£4kGrants in Kendal and the surrounding district.
CN Group FundFY2024£4kGrassroots groups in the Newsquest distribution area.
Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust FundFY2024£4kSupport to victims and those affected by crime and antisocial behaviour who reside in Cumbria, and to groups or organisations that support victims of crime throughout Cumbria.
Lawrence FundFY2024£4kIndividuals and groups in the fields of both music and horticulture.
CCL Secure Community FundFY2024£4kSupport the local community in the boroughs of Allerdale and Copeland in Cumbria.
Alston Moor Community FundFY2024£4kCharitable purposes for the benefit of the parish of Alston.
Kipling Fund for Older PeopleFY2024£4kWelfare of the aged.
Lamont Pridmore Grassroots FundFY2024£4kOrganisations that improve the lives of people in West Cumbria by raising their aspiration and achievement.
Eden Rural Community FundFY2024£3kBenefit residents in the former Eden District and the surrounding who require support and care to enable them to live independently and safely in their own homes.
Evening Hill Grassroots FundFY2024£3kGroups in rural areas, and those working with the elderly or with young people.
Allerdale Holiday, Activities, and Food ProgrammeFY2024£3kProvide activities and address food hunger for children and young people in areas such as Maryport and Workington.
High Sheriff's Crimebeat FundFY2024£3kProjects for young people involved in anti-social behaviour or crime.
Warm Spots FundFY2024£3kGroups to help them to stay open longer this winter and provide a warm place for people to shelter from the cold and to help mitigate the cost of living crisis.
Carr's Group FundFY2024£2kPromote life skills, support for rural and farming communities and support people in fulfilling their potential in Cumbria.
Barrow-in-Furness Grassroots FundFY2024£2kGrants within the former Borough of Barrow-in-Furness.
Hunter Davies FundFY2024£2kFunding for the annual Lakeland Book of the Year awards.
Westmorland Family Community FundFY2024£2kCommunity projects in the travel to work area for Westmorland Ltd, particularly around Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Brough, Tebay, Shap and Penrith.
Crofton Trust FundFY2024£2kPromote the education of the public around agriculture, forestry and the countryside.
Fryer Grassroots FundFY2024£2kGroups and organisations benefiting children and young people, with a preference for those supporting 16-18 year olds that are leaving care.
Kipling Fund for Younger PeopleFY2024£2kRelief of Poverty and Welfare of Children.
Strummer Calling Community First FundFY2024£2kSocial action at a local level in Cumbria.
Education Fund (Cumbria)FY2024£2kAdvancement of education of individuals and groups of people who reside in Cumbria.
Nuvia FundFY2024£1kPeople living near to the company site and project offices in Cumbria.
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald FundFY2024£1kGroups benefiting people living in the Herald's main circulation area.
Cumbria Disaster FundFY2024£1kRelieve hardship in Cumbria caused directly by local disasters.
Laidlaw Fund for the EnvironmentFY2024£1kProjects which enhance appreciation of and knowledge of the natural environment.
Cumbria Industries Amenities FundFY2024£1kSupport disabled people in the Carlisle area.
Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust FundFY2024£1kSmall local voluntary and community groups and organisations for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Kingstown in Carlisle and of the surrounding area.
Liddle Thomson Community First FundFY2024£810Community groups whose projects benefit young people in the former Carlisle and Allerdale districts.
Ullswater Trust Grassroots FundFY2024£692Throughout Cumbria with a preference for the Eden district.
Rowan Community First FundFY2024£665Projects which focus on unemployment training for older and young people.
Dowker Bindloss Charity FundFY2024£650Address disadvantage in Kendal.
Altrad Babcock Grassroots FundFY2024£596Improve life chances and aspirations in areas covering the Company's employees areas of residence.
Staff 10th Anniversary FundFY2024£500Charitable purposes.
Robinson Family FundFY2024£500Groups that work with the homeless, people with drug or alcohol addictions, people with a physical disability, and for aspiring young sports people aged 15-25 years old.
Broughton Moor Wind Farm FundFY2024£470Charitable activities for local communities located in the Broughton Moor parish.
Bridget's Magical Music Pot FundFY2024£150Small grants to support charitable organisations and individuals to come together to make music of any kind in West Cumbria.
Mylakeland FundFY2023£2.2mSupport groups that improve the health and wellbeing of local people and projects that protect the environment, with a priority for those located in South Lakeland.
Crofton Trust FundFY2023£1.0mPromote the education of the public around agriculture, forestry and the countryside.
Winter Warmth FundFY2023£799kHelps vulnerable elderly people, living in fuel poverty, to stay warm and healthy during the winter.
Transforming West CumbriaFY2023£778kAddress some of the most entrenched social and economic issues, by delivering viable transformational change.
NHS North Cumbria Discharge Support FundFY2023£765kGrants to groups to support medically optimised patients discharged from acute and community hospitals in North Cumbria and to prevent avoidable admissions.
Cumbria Grassroots FundFY2023£260kSupport groups at a local level, enabling them to continue or expand their work including advocacy and service provision.
Better Tomorrows FundFY2023£223kAssistance to groups to train and employ new youth workers to increase the youth support work available within Cumbria.
Beck Burn Windfarm Community FundFY2023£168kSupport groups within a 5km radius of the Beckburn windfarm.
Community Hardship FundFY2023£166kSupport groups who provide relief of hardship for people who are experiencing financial struggles caused directly or indirectly by the cost of living crisis in Cumbria.
Allerdale Holiday, Activities, and Food ProgrammeFY2023£155kSupport children and young people from low income and vulnerable families during the school holidays by providing healthy food and enriching activities in Allerdale.
NHS England Mental Health Emergency Welfare FundFY2023£154kAssistance in connection with the development and assessment of the national programme directed to an approach to Trauma Informed Care.
Westmorland Family Community FundFY2023£90kGeneral grant making.
Warm Spots FundFY2023£90kSupport groups to help them to stay open longer this winter and provide a warm place for people to shelter from the cold and to help mitigate the cost of living crisis.
ENWL Storm Arwen Community Resilience FundFY2023£89kSupport smaller communities at risk of flooding and larger communities with a significant history of flooding.
William Milburn Trust Community First FundFY2023£74kSupport groups and organisations within the parish of Brampton and surrounding areas.
UK Shared Prosperity FundFY2023£74kGrants that support work to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems in Allerdale and Copeland.
Mary Grave TrustFY2023£69kAdvancement of education by the provision of scholarships grants and maintenance allowances to persons between the ages of 11 and 21 born in the former county of Cumberland.
Liddle Thomson Community First FundFY2023£69kSupport for young people in Carlisle & North Allerdale.
Beeby Family FundFY2023£69kGrants to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in Cumbria, giving priority to those living in Wigton and in the villages and rural communities around Wigton.
Cumbria Young People's Grassroots FundFY2023£66kGrants to benefit young people aged 11 to 22 who either live in Cumbria or who grew up in Cumbria.
Brian and Ann Clark FundFY2023£63kRelieve poverty, advance education and religion and promote good health both physical and mental.
Cumbria FundFY2023£58kGeneral grant making fund.
Positive Enterprise FundFY2023£54kCompetition to provide disadvantaged young people in Copeland with the opportunity to have their ideas and ambitions heard.
GVC FundFY2023£50kGrants to groups that use sport and physical activity to raise awareness, tackle mental health stigmas and support men with mental or physical health problems to become more active.
NHS Community Mental Health Transformation FundFY2023£49kGrants to groups to work with adults with severe mental illness.
Thomas Graham Grassroots FundFY2023£48kGrants throughout Cumbria with a preference for the Carlisle district.
West Cumbria COVID-19 Community Recovery and Renewal ProgrammeFY2023£47kGrants to groups to support communities in West Cumbria to recover and rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic.
Welcome FundFY2023£47kAwards grants to address hardship in support of asylum seekers and refugees. Support the integration of asylum seekers and refugees into the Cumbrian Community.
Cumbria Communication ProjectFY2023£46kSupport groups to improve the communication skills and language development with an emphasis on pre school aged babies and toddlers.
Cumberland Educational FoundationFY2023£34kPromote the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 who are or whose parents are resident in the area of the former county of Cumberland and who are in need of financial assistance.
Lawrence FundFY2023£34kRelief of poverty, the advancement of education and religion, the protection of good health both physical and mental and any other charitable purpose in Cumbria.
DCMS Know Your Neighbourhood FundFY2023£31kProvide financial support to organisations in Barrow In Furness that increase impactful volunteering and supports people to reduce chronic loneliness.
Fairfield Windfarm Community Benefit FundFY2023£28kSupport the communities located close to the Fairfield Wind Farm.
Westmorland Arts TrustFY2023£28kPromote the education of the public in the southern part of Cumbria, which formerly comprised the County of Westmorland, in music drama and the visual arts.
Wing Cdr H Thomson and Rev Green Grassroots FundFY2023£26kGrants within the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness and in particular to support young people.
Community Resilience FundFY2023£25kSupport groups to help them to stay open longer this winter and provide a warm place for people to shelter from the cold and to help mitigate the cost of living crisis.
CiFR Community Flood Resilience FundFY2023£25kSupport smaller communities at risk of flooding and larger communities with a significant history of flooding.
Quarry Hill Grassroots FundFY2023£24kGrants throughout Cumbria with a preference for North Allerdale.
Beverley Charitable Trust FundFY2023£21kAssistance to Charitable organisations or to provide assistance and relief from poverty to individuals.
Hellrigg Windfarm Community FundFY2023£21kGrants for charitable activities for local communities located close to the Hellrigg Windfarm.
Thomas Milburn Fund for West CumbriaFY2023£18kRelieves unemployment among young people in West Cumbria, helping them into education, training and work.
Lamont Pridmore Grassroots FundFY2023£18kGrants in West Cumbria and in particular priority 1 in the Communities That Work plan: Life Chances/ Aspiration.
Mental Health Fund for West CumbriaFY2023£18kGrants in West Cumbria to support people experiencing mental health problems, those caring for such people and those raising awareness and understanding of mental health problems.
Ullswater Trust Grassroots FundFY2023£16kGrants throughout Cumbria with a preference for the Eden district.
Abbeyfield Society Community Over 55 FundFY2023£16kSupport for older people, over the age of 55, in north Cumbria living in the Carlisle, Allerdale and Eden Local Authority areas.
Johnson FundFY2023£16kGrants primarily in the North of Cumbria.
Edmond Castle Educational TrustFY2023£15kFurtherance of the education and training of any child or young person who is or who at any time has been in the care of or provided with accommodation by or under the supervision of the County Council, any child or young person in need, any child or young person resident in the area of the county of Cumbria, or in payment to any charitable or voluntary organisation whose objects include education and training of children or young persons.
Rowan Community First FundFY2023£15kGrants throughout Cumbria with half distributed within the Eden district. Specific purpose and focus will be training for the unemployed, the elderly and children.
NHS Green Social Prescribing Development FundFY2023£14kSupport groups who improve access to nature-based activities for underserved populations at risk of experiencing health inequalities.
Young Persons Opportunity FundFY2023£13kGrants to groups to support the personal development of young people across the county, particularly those from challenging backgrounds with an emphasis on using experience outdoors to expand horizons and self-confidence.
Barrow Community TrustFY2023£11kGrants for the benefit of the people of the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness.
Abbeyfield Society Community First FundFY2023£11kSupport for people in north Cumbria living in the Carlisle, Allerdale and Eden Local Authority areas.
Salway FundFY2023£11kGeneral grant making.
Gurney Charitable Trust FundFY2023£11kRelieve poverty, advance education and religion and promote good health both physical and mental.
LLWR Grassroots FundFY2023£10kGrants throughout Cumbria with a preference for the Eden district.
Castles and Coasts Hosing Association Community FundFY2023£10kSupport community projects that make a positive contribution to tenants and residents living in areas serviced by the business.
CCL Secure Community FundFY2023£10kSupport the local community in the boroughs of Allerdale and Copeland in Cumbria.
The Border FundFY2023£9kIncrease individuals personal skills and independence. Support individuals and communities in rural areas, support groups helping people build long-term skills and support disadvantage.
Robinson Family FundFY2023£9kSupport groups and individuals throughout Cumbria, with a preference for West Cumbria and Barrow.
Printers Inc Social Mobility FundFY2023£9kSupport young people aged between 14 to 25 to improve their life skills, education, employability and enterprise.
Broughton Moor Windfarm FundFY2023£9kGrants for charitable activities for local communities located in the Broughton Moor parish.
The Barker FundFY2023£8kGrants to organisations that empower young people, support the advancement of education, including young farmers who are aged under 25 and live in Cumbria.
Cumbria Home from Home FundFY2023£8kProvide grants to organisations in and around the lake district that improve the health, wellbeing and employment prospects of residents by addressing social and rural isolation.
Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2023£8kGrants for charitable activities for local communities located close to the Kirkby Moor Windfarm.
Catherine Alexander Grassroots FundFY2023£8kGrants in Kendal and the surrounding district.
Alston Moor Community FundFY2023£8kGrants for charitable purposes for the benefit of the parish of Alston.
Dora Beeforth Memorial FundFY2023£7kHelp disadvantaged young people participate in sport or foreign travel.
Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage FundFY2023£7kSupport community based projects in Cumbria of architectural merit which enhance people's experience and understanding of the built environment.
Out of Eden FundFY2023£7kSupport the advancement of training and education for employment, the promotion of good health both physical and mental and the relief of poverty.
Pappagallino FundFY2023£7kAwards grants in South Lakeland and North Lancashire to improve health and wellbeing by addressing social and rural isolation, particularly in older people.
Tallentire Wind Farm FundFY2023£6kGrants for charitable activities for local communities located close to the Tallentire windfarm.
Cumbria Young People's FundFY2023£6kGrants to benefit young people aged 11 to 22 who either live in Cumbria or who grew up in Cumbria.
Moorhouse Grassroots FundFY2023£6kGrants throughout the county.
Cumbria Industries Amenities FundFY2023£6kSupport disabled people in the Carlisle area.
Janetta Topsy Laidlaw FundFY2023£6kAssists older people in the Carlisle area to remain in their own homes.
Kipling Fund for Older PeopleFY2023£6kRelief of Poverty and Welfare of the Aged.
CN FundFY2023£5kSupport groups helping people facing disadvantage.
Genesis Homes Community FundFY2023£5kSupport the Foundations first four grant making priorities.
Staff 10th Anniversary FundFY2023£5kGrants for charitable purposes.
Fryer Grassroots FundFY2023£5kGrants to groups and organisations benefiting children and young people, with a preference for those supporting 16-18 year olds that are leaving care.
Laidlaw Fund for the EnvironmentFY2023£5kSupport projects which enhance appreciation of and knowledge of the natural environment.
Evening Hill Grassroots FundFY2023£5kFavours groups in rural areas, and those working with the elderly or with young people.
Winscales Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit FundFY2023£5kGrants to groups in the parishes of Winscales, Great Clifton and Little Clifton to take local actions that contribute to tackling global and local environmental issues.
Kipling Fund for Younger PeopleFY2023£4kRelief of Poverty and Welfare of Children.
Cultural FundFY2023£4kPromote excellence in the arts and cultural life of the county.
Education Grants Fund (Cumbria)FY2023£4kAdvancement of education of individuals and groups of people who reside in Cumbria.
High Sheriff's Crimebeat FundFY2023£4kSupport projects for young people involved in anti-social behaviour or crime.
High Sheriff's Community FundFY2023£4kAwards grants to groups in Cumbria.
High Pow Community FundFY2023£4kGrants to groups in the Parish of Bolton to take local action that contributes to tackling climate change.
Elizabeth Fell Memorial TrustFY2023£4kGrants to small local voluntary and community groups and organisations for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Kingstown in Carlisle and of the surrounding area.
English Lakes Hotels Trust FundFY2023£4kAddress hardship, promote education, and support church and community projects.
Roselands Trust FundFY2023£3kSupport groups helping people facing disadvantage, particularly those supporting older adults and people with learning difficulties.
Herdy FundFY2023£3kSupport and nurture Cumbria's upland fell farming and rural communities.
Shepley Grassroots FundFY2023£3kGrants throughout Cumbria, with a preference for areas of Shepley Group employees' residence.
Violet Laidlaw Trust FundFY2023£3kSupport people in the Carlisle area made homeless as a result of alcohol and drug addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown and mental ill health.
Barrow in Furness Grassroots FundFY2023£3kGrants within the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness.
Carr's Group FundFY2023£3kPromote life skills, support for rural and farming communities and support people in fulfilling their potential in Cumbria.
Hunter Davies FundFY2023£2kBursaries to support the writing and publication of non-fiction books with a Cumbrian setting. Support the arts, education, heritage and related charities directed by the donor.
Lord Egremont FundFY2023£2kSupport community organisations that provide activities which supports people in Egremont, Cockermouth and the surrounding area.
Cumberland Building Society Community FundFY2023£2kSupport groups whose projects benefit the communities within the Cumberland Building Society's operating area.
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald FundFY2023£2kSupport groups benefiting people living in the Herald's main circulation area.
Swales Trust FundFY2023£2kGive support to students being educated for the farming, forestry and horticultural industry.
Eden Rural Community FundFY2023£2kGrants to benefit residents of Eden District and the surrounding area who require support and care to enable them to live independently and safely in their own homes.
Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust FundFY2023£1kProvide support to victims and those affected by crime and antisocial behaviour who reside in Cumbria.
Jacobs Grassroots FundFY2023£1kGrants in accordance with the four current priorities for social investment in West Cumbria as listed in the Communities That Work plan.
Live the Dream FundFY2023£1kGrants to young people in West Cumbria to enable access to study or vocational training.
Doosan Babcock Grassroots FundFY2023£710Grants in accordance with the four current priorities for social investment in West Cumbria as listed in the Communities That Work plan.
Dowker Bindloss CharityFY2023£558Address disadvantage in Kendal.
Strummer Calling Community First FundFY2023£553Support social action at a local level in Cumbria.
Kipling Fund for Older PeopleFY2022£1.5m
Kipling Fund for Younger PeopleFY2022£1.5m
Transforming West CumbriaFY2022£673k
West Cumbria COVID-19 Community Recovery and Renewal ProgrammeFY2022£445k
NHS Psychological Support FundFY2022£280k
Cumbria FundFY2022£267k
Third Party Organisation FundFY2022£240k
Winter Warmth FundFY2022£222k
Beck Burn Windfarm Community FundFY2022£171k
Better Tomorrows FundFY2022£144k
Cumbria Health Improvement FundFY2022£113k
Westmorland Family Community FundFY2022£109k
Young Persons Opportunity FundFY2022£104k
Cumberland Building Society Community FundFY2022£91k
Brian and Ann Clark FundFY2022£65k
Community Resilience FundFY2022£65k
Pappagallino FundFY2022£64k
Cumberland Educational FoundationFY2022£53k
Cumbria Young People's Grassroots FundFY2022£49k
Cumbria Covid-19 Response FundFY2022£47k
Beeby Family FundFY2022£46k
Cumbria Young People's FundFY2022£45k
Abbeyfield Society Community First FundFY2022£43k
Abbeyfield Society Community Over 55 FundFY2022£43k
ACE Let's Create jubilee FundFY2022£42k
Strummer Calling Community First FundFY2022£40k
Mary Grave TrustFY2022£31k
LLWR Grassroots FundFY2022£30k
William Milburn Trust Community First FundFY2022£22k
Beverley Charitable Trust FundFY2022£21k

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