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
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
Nominate your youth heroes in the Better Tomorrows Awards
Youth workers, youth projects and young volunteers across Cumbria will be celebrated at a new awards ceremony later this year – and you can help... read more
28.07.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
West Cumbria: Opportunities and Challenges 2025
A new report shining a light on the opportunities and challenges facing West Cumbrian communities will be launched at an online event on Tuesday... read more
17.07.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Patrick uses pedal power to take on 3,000km challenge
A charity trustee is taking on an incredible endurance challenge to raise funds for local Cumbrian communities. Cumbria Community Foundation... read more
09.07.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Join online launch of report into life in Carlisle
People living and working in Carlisle and the surrounding rural areas are invited to the launch of a landmark report into life in the area.... read more
12.06.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
