About Us
We provide grants to charitable organisations and individuals in Cumbria. We do this by working with people, families, businesses and charitable trusts, helping them to find and fund local groups that are tackling the issues they care about most.
Press releases
Young entrepreneur programme launches in Furness
Young entrepreneurs taking their first steps in business have been selected for an exciting new programme to help them bring their plans to life.... read more
13.02.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
The young entrepreneurs taking business to the next level
Ten young entrepreneurs with brilliant business ideas from software development to gutter cleaning have been accepted onto an exciting programme... read more
02.02.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Brownies’ winter sleepout to help older Cumbrians stay warm
A group of kind-hearted Brownies from near Carlisle have raised thousands of pounds to help vulnerable older people stay warm in winter – and they... read more
28.01.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Last chance to have your Winter Warmth donation doubled
This is the final week when donations to the Winter Warmth Appeal will be doubled £1 for £1. Cumbria Community Foundation runs the annual... read more
16.12.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
National recognition for Transforming West Cumbria
Transforming West Cumbria, led by Sellafield Ltd and Cumbria Community Foundation, has been honoured as Social Value Initiative of the Year at the... read more
01.12.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Help older Cumbrians stay warm this winter – every pound doubled
As winter approaches and temperatures plummet, older people across Cumbria are sharing their fears of having to make an impossible choice: heat... read more
10.11.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
New fund inspired by iconic Cumbrian brand
A new fund inspired by the inventor of one of Cumbria’s most iconic brands has been created to help those in need. The Sarah Nelson Fund, named... read more
13.10.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Cumbria Community Foundation welcomes new Chair
A leading Cumbrian charity has paid tribute to its Chair who has stood down after almost a decade in the role. David Beeby stepped down as... read more
24.09.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
£260,000 Government funding to build social connections
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has extended the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund to March 2026. Through this funding, Cumbria... read more
11.09.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Working together to create career opportunities in West Cumbria
A new fund has been created to help people into employment in West Cumbria, thanks to a partnership of companies who work together to deliver... read more
05.09.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
