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
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
Engineering firm shows support for Cumbrian communities
Two community projects in West Cumbria have received a financial boost from a charitable fund set up by a local engineering firm. The Shepley... read more
01.05.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Funding available for young Cumbrian entrepreneurs
Young Cumbrian entrepreneurs can apply for a grant to boost their business, thanks to a new fund being managed by Cumbria Community Foundation.... read more
29.04.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Going the extra mile to help young people flourish
A groundbreaking new report has been launched, shedding light on the state of extra-curricular and enrichment activities for young people in... read more
10.04.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Helping young people to make sound financial decisions
An innovative programme is teaching young people across West Cumbria financial know-how to help them manage their money and stay out of debt.... read more
08.04.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Legacy gift will benefit generations to come
The generosity of a Cumbrian woman who left a large gift in her will to charity will benefit communities across the county for years to come. A... read more
02.04.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Funding to improve resilience to flooding
Does your community need funding to build its resilience to flooding and other emergencies? Cumbria Community Foundation is offering grants... read more
24.02.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
The West Cumbrian teenagers who mean business
Ten teenagers from across West Cumbria are launching their own businesses, thanks to a programme run by Cumbria Community Foundation and the... read more
13.02.2025 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
