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
Cumbrian landmarks wrap up warm to launch winter appeal
Three iconic Cumbrian landmarks have been wrapped in giant scarves to mark the launch of Cumbria Community Foundation’s 2024 Winter Warmth Appeal.... read more
24.10.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Hunt for young entrepreneurs launched
The hunt is on for the next generation of young entrepreneurs in West Cumbria – with £1,000 in funding available for each successful applicant.... read more
21.10.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Future funding for mental health support
Sellafield Ltd have announced an extension of funding to the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership (WCMHP), formed to bring a range of mental... read more
17.10.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Chance to Get Active, thanks to New Balance Foundation
A new fund has been set up to improve the health and wellbeing of communities through sport and physical activity, thanks to Cumbria-based... read more
04.09.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Making a difference to families in West Cumbria
Projects to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families in West Cumbria have been set... read more
12.08.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Celebrating West Cumbria’s young entrepreneurs
The achievements of nine young West Cumbrians who set up their own businesses have been celebrated at an event in Whitehaven. The... read more
07.08.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
New fund launched thanks to legacy gift
A couple have left a lasting legacy of support to the young people of their West Cumbrian community. Following the deaths of Edwin and Anita... read more
24.07.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Give your views on life in Carlisle
People who live, work and study in Carlisle and the surrounding rural towns and villages are being asked to take part in a major survey into life... read more
18.07.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Award for first age friendly premises in South Lakeland
A Cumbrian business has become the first to receive a new award in recognition of its efforts to be inclusive and welcoming to people of all ages.... read more
17.07.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
To the South Pole and back - without leaving Cumbria
Staff from Cumbrian businesses have walked the equivalent of the distance from Cumbria to the South Pole and back, as part of a charity challenge... read more
16.07.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
People of Carlisle - have your say
People who live and work in Carlisle and the surrounding rural areas are being offered the chance to contribute to a major report about the city... read more
11.06.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Cumbrian businesses under starters orders for virtual coast to coast walk
Dozens of businesses across Cumbria are ready to embark on an unusual fundraising campaign – the Virtual Coast to Coast Corporate Challenge.... read more
20.05.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Keep rowing! Only 170 miles to go
A team of women have taken their preparations for a charity challenge to Cockermouth high street - and say they are undaunted by the 171 mile... read more
14.05.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
£400,000 in 'levelling up' funding awarded to Cumbrian projects
Cumbria Community Foundation has awarded almost £400,000 to organisations in the county as part of the Government’s ‘levelling up’ programme,... read more
15.04.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Life’s a beach when you have to launch a charity challenge in the...
A hardy team braved icy rain on St Bees beach yesterday morning to launch an appeal for businesses to tackle a Coast to Coast challenge to raise... read more
11.04.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Wind farm generates £1m in community benefits
A wind farm between Longtown and Gretna has paid more than £1m in grants to the local community. The nine turbines at Beck Burn began... read more
08.04.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Lakeland shoppers back South Cumbrian charities
Charity groups who support young people and older people across South Cumbria are amongst those benefiting from the generosity of shoppers at... read more
28.03.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Community Foundation welcomes new trustees
Cumbria Community Foundation has welcomed three new members to its board of trustees. Patrick Boggon, Georgina Smith and Rachael Stephenson... read more
28.03.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Life-changing work of Community Foundation highlighted at silver...
Tens of thousands of people have been supported by grants of more than £65m, thanks to 25 years of work by a Cumbrian charitable organisation.... read more
12.03.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Backing for West Cumbria’s young entrepreneurs
Ten young West Cumbrians are going into business thanks to an initiative from Cumbria Community Foundation and the Centre for Leadership... read more
29.02.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Bid to boost job and exam hopes for Furness youngsters
Cumbria Community Foundation is leading an initiative to improve exam performance and job opportunities for young people in Furness. Its... read more
29.02.2024 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
