herdyfund

Funding

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Deadline

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Location

North West England

Applications

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Overview

Grants to charitable organisations that support Cumbria’s rural communities, particularly upland fell farming, and for projects that reduce social isolation and/or create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing farmers and rural communities. Donor The herdy Company Limited Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects that: • make long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation • offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation • support rural communities • leverage additional funds 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 £1,000 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

• 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

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Last updated: 4 October 2026