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
Boost for football club, thanks to engineering firm
A grassroots football club is looking forward to playing on an improved pitch, thanks to a grant from a Cumbrian engineering firm. The Shepley... read more
03.09.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
New fund empowering the people of Barrow
An exciting new fund created by local people, for local people in Barrow to support community projects and help those in need is now open for... read more
11.08.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
New partnership formed to promote farmer collaboration
Farmers across Cumbria are being invited to register their interest in joining a new initiative aiming to strengthen collaboration and support the... read more
05.08.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Bright young business brains bring ideas to life
Young Cumbrian entrepreneurs showed off their innovative business ideas, from AI virtual assistants to African food, at two celebration events... read more
17.07.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Responding to local need across Cumbria
A community allotment, a village hub, and help for young people bereaved by suicide are among projects supported by a life-changing fund in its... read more
24.06.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Have your say on community funding for Barrow
An exciting funding programme for community projects in Barrow, led by local residents, is back for a second year. In total, £85,000 of grant... read more
20.05.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Cumbria construction giant gives back to local communities
A Cumbria construction giant is launching a new fund to tackle poverty, provide skills and training, and promote wellbeing in local communities.... read more
16.04.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
Vital support for jobseekers in West Cumbria
Jobseekers in West Cumbria are receiving a helping hand to find work, thanks to grant funding totalling more than £40,000. The Programme and... read more
11.03.2026 • By Cumbria Community Foundation
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
