Dowker Bindloss Charity 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 running projects that benefit people in Kendal. It focuses on reducing poverty, improving health, tackling inequality, and helping people reach their potential. Grants are normally up to £1,000 for one year. Past projects include refurbishing a facility for homeless people, a climbing wall for disabled children, and an art project for visually impaired people.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Projects must benefit residents of Kendal
- Grants are for up to one year
• 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 that benefit residents of Kendal. Your project should address poverty, health, social inequality, or help people reach their potential. It is not for businesses or individuals.
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 benefitting the residents of Kendal for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential. Donor The Dowker Bindloss Charity Background The Dowker Bindloss Charity was formed in 1987 from the merger of Miss Dowker’s Spinsters Hospital (est. 1831) and the Will of Agnes Sarah Bindloss (1895). Trusteeship of the Charity was transferred from Kendal Town Council to Cumbria Community Foundation in April 2012. Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • refurbishment of community facility for homeless people • climbing wall for children and young people with disabilities • intergenerational art project for visually impaired people How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Sarah Thompson 01900 825760 or email sarah@cumbriafoundation.org
You apply through the Cumbria Community Foundation online portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on their website. You can also contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 825760 or at sarah@cumbriafoundation.org for more information.
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