Liddle Thomson Community First Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the north Allerdale area, mainly around Wigton and Carlisle. Grants are up to £1,000 for one year. Projects should reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote climate action and a sense of place. Priority goes to groups working with children and young people.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Projects must serve the north Allerdale area, primarily Wigton and Carlisle
- Grants are for up to one year
- Individuals are not eligible
• 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 fund is for charitable and not-for-profit organisations based in or serving north Allerdale, particularly around Wigton and Carlisle. Groups supporting children and young people will be prioritised. Individuals cannot apply.
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 for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in the area of north Allerdale, primarily around Wigton and Carlisle areas. Priority will be given to groups that support children and young people. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • improvements to a community-run swimming pool • equipment for play parks for children • activities and running costs for a youth organisation 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. 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 512 395 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org
Apply through the Cumbria Community Foundation online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on their website. For questions, contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org.
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