David and Margaret Rankin Fund (Skills and Training)

Funding

Contact funder

Deadline

Check with the funder

Location

North West England

Applications

Check the current application window with the funder

Overview

Overview Grants to individuals and organisations across Cumbria supporting young people to build skills, confidence, and training for business or employment. Donor David and Margaret Rankin Who can apply? • individuals • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to: • projects that help and empower young people • activities that support the development of knowledge or skills • activity that encourages young people into farming Examples of activities that could be supported: • business training for young people • mentoring programmes • courses for industry-specific certificates of competency • travel expenses to support work experience How much can you apply for? Grants for individuals will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application. Grants for organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org

Requirements to check

• individuals • 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.

Funder track record
Last published award 2023

Awards published

338

Typical award

£3,000

Most awards

£1,000 to £8,060

Most funded region

North West

Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.

Loading your grant tools...

Get notified about grants like this

Create a free account to receive alerts when new agriculture, forestry & fishing funding opens.

Create free account

Last updated: 4 October 2026