The fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation, was set up by a generous couple who remain anonymous. It focusses on supporting young people across the county from challenging backgrounds. The Outdoor Partnership, a charity that offers equipment and qualifications in activities such as kayaking and climbing, received £19,989 to engage young people in Allerdale and Copeland in outdoor activities. By working with local youth organisations and schools, more than 100 young people will access paddle boarding and cycling opportunities while receiving accredited qualifications. Some of the youngsters will be encouraged to continue their development through volunteering, coaching and be supported into employment in the outdoor sector.
COMMUNITY groups in West Cumbria have received grants worth almost £370,000 from the Cumbria Community Foundation. IN total, 44 charitable organisations received a share of the funds at a recent West Cumbria Grants Committee. The money came from funds set up by locals and businesses including Lord Egremont, CCL Secure, LLWR, Shepley Group and Sellafield Ltd. Looking to improve digital connectivity, Isel Valley Community Partnership CIC received £15,000 from the Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to bring fibre broadband to rural homes in the Blindcrake area. David Roberts from the Isel Valley, said: “Our partnership was set up to facilitate the roll out of full fibre broadband in the Isel Valley which is presently served by poor telephone and internet services.
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Grants worth almost £370,000 awarded to community groups
19/04/2021
Bee Unique received £2,000 from the CCL Secure Community Fund and the Shepley Group Fund to purchase sensory and tactile play equipment for community events
Community organisations in west Cumbria have been awarded almost £370,000 in funding.
Cumbria Community Foundation distributed the cash to 44 charitable organisations at its recent West Cumbria Grants Committee.
The money came from funds set up by local people and businesses including Lord Egremont, CCL Secure, LLWR, Shepley Group and Sellafield Ltd.
Two individuals also received grants to support their career development through educational grants.
Helping to improve digital connectivity, Isel Valley Community Partnership CIC received £15,000 from the Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to bring fibre broadband to rural homes in the Blindcrake area.
Charitable organisations have received a share of the funds at a recent West Cumbria Grants Committee. The money came from funds set up by local people and businesses including Lord Egremont, Lamont Pridmore, LLWR and Thomas Graham & Sons Ltd. With UK unemployment figures at a record high amid the Covid-19 crisis, TEGVirtual CIC, with the support of £16,976 from the Beverley Charitable Trust Fund and Live the Dream Fund, will be offering training to young entrepreneurs affected by the pandemic. Keith McMean, founder and group director at TEGvirtual, said: “The funding will allow 20 young people to access our Entrepreneurial Programme, supporting 16 to 25 year olds in Allerdale and Copeland. It will give young people in our community the opportunity to develop their own business ideas with the aim of actually setting up a business in West Cumbria, not only impacting on our learners on the programme, but impacting on our community and economy.”