Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund
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Location
North West England
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Overview
This grant supports charitable and not-for-profit groups working in or near the parishes of Rosley, Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria in North Cumbria. It was set up in memory of Joyce Wilkinson, who spent her life in Rosley and Westward. Priority goes to groups helping older adults, children, and young people, or those managing village facilities like halls, play areas, and schools. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Each application is judged on its own merits, with closeness to Rosley and Westward being a key factor.
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Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Must operate or provide services in or close to the parishes of Rosley, Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria
- Proximity to Rosley and Westward is a key factor in assessment
• 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 operating in or close to the parishes of Rosley, Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria in North Cumbria. Groups supporting older adults, children, or young people, or those running village halls, play areas, and schools, are given priority. 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 operating or providing charitable activities in or close to the parishes of Rosley and Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria in North Cumbria. Donor Joyce Wilkinson Trust Fund. The Fund was created by Joyce Wilkinson who lived in Rosley and Westward all her life, enjoyed village life and did a lot of work for her community. On her death, she left much of her estate to endow a Trust to support charitable activities in and around her home. Cumbria Community Foundation administers this Trust in association with the Trustees of the Joyce Wilkinson Trust. Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to groups which: • help people, particularly older adults and children and young people • manage village facilities such as halls, play areas, and schools • operate or provide services in or close to the parishes of Rosley, Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria Examples of projects supported: • local play groups and nurseries • refurbishment and equipment for village halls and community buildings • youth group activities and equipment • local support group for people affected by heart conditions and strokes How much can you apply for? There is no minimum or maximum grant award. Each application is judged on its merits, in particular, proximity to Rosley and Westward. 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: Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395 or email tracy@cumbriafoundation.org
You apply through Cumbria Community Foundation's online application portal. Contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org for more details before applying.
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