Barrow Community Trust Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Barrow-in-Furness. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or promote climate action. It also supports projects that improve community facilities or help people reach their potential. Grants are normally up to £3,000 for one year. Priority goes to projects benefiting communities in the former Heart of Barrow wards, including Old Barrow, Hindpool, Ormsgill, Parkside, Risedale, Roosecoate, Hawcoat, and Newbarns.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Individuals are not eligible
- Grants are normally for one year
- Priority given to projects benefiting former Heart of Barrow wards
• charitable, not-for-profit organisations
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for charitable and not-for-profit organisations running projects in Barrow-in-Furness, especially in the former Heart of Barrow wards. It suits groups working on community facilities, social inclusion, volunteering, or digital skills. Individuals cannot apply.
Regions
Awards published
338
Typical award
£3,000
Most awards
£1,000 to £8,060
Most funded region
North West
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Full details from Cumbria Community Foundation
Grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Priority will be given to projects that benefit people and communities in the former Heart of Barrow wards including Old Barrow (Barrow Island and Central) and Hindpool; Ormsgill and Parkside; Risedale and Roosecoate; Hawcoat and Newbarns. Donor Heart of Barrow Initiative and individual contributions Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • improvement of community facilities • social inclusion activities for older people • recruiting and training of volunteers • IT equipment and training sessions for use by the community What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. How to apply? All applications are now made through our online application portal For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org
You apply through the Cumbria Community Foundation online application portal. For help before applying, contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or at siona@cumbriafoundation.org.
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