Deadline: 3-Dec-21
The Cumbria Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Gurney Charitable Trust Fund.
Grants for community-benefit societies and small locally-focussed charitable organisations in northern Cumbria in the areas of Keswick, Cockermouth, Aspatria, and Wigton, with a priority in and around the village of Ireby. Exceptional projects outside the priority area which fit the donor’s interests will also be considered.
Priority Areas
Priority will be given to activities which support:
- the advancement of education
- relief of poverty
- health benefits
- heritage of local buildings
- theatre
- natural history and wildlife
- arts projects
Funding Information
Grants will normally be £1000 or less over one year.
Examples of activities supported
- activities for young people
- hire of road matting for Ireby Festival
- art exhibition celebrating women of Cumbria
- outreach services
Eligibility Criteria
- community-benefit societies
- registered charities
- community interest companies (limited by guarantee only)
For more information, visit https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/11199/