Kipling Fund for Younger People
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund gives grants of up to £2,000 to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. The money supports children, young people, and families. Priority goes to projects helping young people with mental health needs, children and young people generally, and households on low incomes. Funded projects have included youth groups, young carers' projects, educational work for teenagers, and equipment for family groups. School trips are not funded.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must be a charitable not-for-profit organisation
- Projects must benefit children, young people, or families in Cumbria
- School trips are not funded
- 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 based in or working in Cumbria. It suits groups running youth projects, family support, or educational work for children and young people. It is not for schools seeking trip funding or for private or commercial businesses.
Regions
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.
Full details from Cumbria Community Foundation
Grants to organisations helping children and families in Cumbria. Donor Legacy gift Background Born in Westmorland, George Kipling lived and farmed at Burgh-by-Sands. He was a man who cared about his community and rural life and was especially concerned about the welfare of children and older people. As a widower with no children, he chose to leave £120,000 of his estate to charity. The executors of his will agreed the best way to fulfil his wishes was to establish two funds at the Foundation, one benefitting children and young people, and the other benefitting older people throughout Cumbria. Who can apply? charitable not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects that support: • young people with mental health needs • children and young people • households on low incomes Examples of projects supported: • youth groups • equipment for a family group • educational projects for teenagers • accredited learning • young carers’ projects What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • school trips How much can you apply for? Grants to organisations will normally be up to £2,000 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: Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org
You apply through Cumbria Community Foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on their website. You can also contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org for help before applying.
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