Lakeland Disability Support Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund helps disabled people and charitable groups in the former South Lakeland area. It pays for items and support that relieve physical disability, such as electric scooters, hoists, orthopaedic chairs, laptops, specialised software, respite care, and accessible holidays. Grants are normally between £100 and £5,000. Individuals are the priority. The fund will not pay for anything already available through the NHS, social services, or statutory provision. Your household income will be considered if you apply as an individual.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must live or operate in the former South Lakeland local authority area
- Disability must be evidenced by an independent care professional such as a doctor, carer, consultant, or social worker
- Household income will be assessed for individual applicants
- Quotes must be provided with the application
- Fund will not cover items or services available from the NHS, statutory provision, social services, or personal resources
- Fund pays suppliers directly against formal invoices wherever possible
• individuals living in the former local authority area of South Lakeland • charitable groups operating in the same area
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This fund is for individuals with physical disabilities living in the former South Lakeland local authority area, and charitable groups operating in the same area. Individuals are given priority. It is not for people who can access the same items or support through the NHS, social services, or their own personal resources.
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 for charitable groups or individuals with physical disabilities residing within the former local authority area of South Lakeland who require items, facilities, or support to relieve their disability. Priority will be given to individuals. Donor Lakeland Disability Support CIO Who can apply? • individuals living in the former local authority area of South Lakeland • charitable groups operating in the same area Example of items funded: • electric scooter • hoist for loading into a car • orthopaedic chair and/or bed • disabled access • laptop, computer or tablet, particularly to assist disabled children • specialised software and peripherals • respite care • outdoor holidays designed for disabled people What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • items or services available from the NHS, statutory provision, social services or personal resources, ongoing care or items of a repetitive nature How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be between £100 to £5,000. If requesting more than this, please contact us. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application for an individual. Conditions & Guidance • Applications can be made by the beneficiary directly or by someone acting on their behalf with their consent. • Evidence of disability should be supported by impartial references from independent care professionals such as carers, doctors, consultants or social workers who are familiar with the applicant’s disability. • Evidence of income will be requested, and we will carry out independent checks on the authenticity of the application. • It is our policy to pay suppliers directly (whenever possible) against formal invoices supplied prior to delivery of items or services. Quotes must be provided with the application. • It is the applicant’s responsibility to choose items that are best suited to their individual needs. • The items funded become the property of the individual and CCF will not be responsible for repairing, maintaining or insuring them. 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 on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org
Apply through the Cumbria Community Foundation online application portal. You must include quotes for any items or services with your application. You will also need supporting evidence of your disability from a doctor, carer, consultant, or social worker.
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