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.
A NEW fund managed by Cumbria Community Foundation has awarded its first grants to support the development on young people. The fund, set up by a generous couple, 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.Working with youth organisations and schools, more than a 100 young people will access paddle boarding and cycling while receiving accredited qualifications. Claire Bryant, outdoor activities development officer said: “This award will enable us to deliver development sessions in partnership with providers. The development sessions will be based on paddle sport and outdoor activities, finishing with a first aid or safety course, ensuring young people can access the outdoors safely.
A NEW fund which has been set up to support young peoples development in West Cumbria has awarded its first grants. The fund, which has been set up by a couple who prefer to remain anonymous, is managed by the Cumbria Community Foundation and it will focus on supporting young people across the county from challenging backgrounds. One of the first grants was donated to The Outdoor Partnership, a charity which offers equipment and qualifications in kayaking, climbing, and other outdoor activities. It has received £19,989 to engage young people in Allerdale and Copeland. It is hoped that more than 100 people will access opportunities for paddle boarding and cycling, while receiving accredited qualifications at the same time.
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