Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund supports people and organisations in the former Allerdale and Copeland areas of Cumbria. It pays for training, skills development, and activities that help adults get into work. Individuals aged 18 and over can apply for grants between £500 and £2,000. Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to £10,000. Organisations must show they have secured, or are working towards, at least 50% match funding. Priority goes to projects helping unemployed people, those with complex barriers to work, and people in deprived areas.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Individuals must be aged 18 or over
- Individuals must be living in the former local authority areas of Allerdale or Copeland
- Individuals must be supported by a recognised professional such as a caseworker or support worker
- Organisations must work directly with adults in the former Allerdale or Copeland areas
- Organisations must have secured or be working towards at least 50% match funding
- Organisations must demonstrate clear impact in raising aspirations and employability skills
• individuals* aged 18 and over living in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland • charitable, not-for-profit organisations** working directly with adults in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland, which demonstrate clear impact in raising aspirations and employability skills * Individuals must be supported by a recognised professional, e.g., caseworker, teaching professional, support worker, representative of support organisation, e.g., Citizens Advice. ** Organisations applying for funding are expected to demonstrate that they have secured at least 50% match funding for their project or service as part of their application or are working towards it.
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 individuals aged 18 and over living in the former Allerdale or Copeland areas, and for charities or not-for-profit organisations working with adults in those areas. Individuals must have support from a recognised professional. Organisations must demonstrate or be working towards 50% match funding. It is not for expeditions or organisations outside these areas.
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 individuals and organisations in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland to enable access to educational and training activities that raise career aspirations, support individuals in becoming “work ready”, facilitate entry into meaningful employment, and remove barriers to employment and economic participation. Donors Kellogg Brown and Root Ltd, Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd and Altrad Babcock Ltd Who can apply? • individuals* aged 18 and over living in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland • charitable, not-for-profit organisations** working directly with adults in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland, which demonstrate clear impact in raising aspirations and employability skills * Individuals must be supported by a recognised professional, e.g., caseworker, teaching professional, support worker, representative of support organisation, e.g., Citizens Advice. ** Organisations applying for funding are expected to demonstrate that they have secured at least 50% match funding for their project or service as part of their application or are working towards it. Priority will be given to projects that: • support unemployed people in gaining skills, training, and employment opportunities • reach and work with individuals with complex barriers to employment • help people, particularly those living in areas of high deprivation, move closer towards or into employment Examples of projects supported: • accredited courses to develop skills relevant to local industries • work-readiness programmes, including CV writing, interview preparation, and work placements • vocational training leading to qualifications • activities leading to vocational qualifications If funds allow, the Fund will also consider: • business mentoring programs for local entrepreneurs and third-sector organisations • career-linked educational initiatives, such as employer engagement in schools What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • expeditions How much can you apply for? • Grants to individuals will normally be between £500 – £2,000 over one year. • Grants to organisations will be up to £10,000 over one year. Please note: groups applying for funding are expected to demonstrate that they have secured at least 50% match funding for their project or service as part of their application or are working towards it. 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: Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice & Programmes, on 01900 820824 or email annalee@cumbriafoundation.org
You apply through Cumbria Community Foundation's online application portal. Individuals must be supported by a recognised professional such as a caseworker or support worker. For help, contact Annalee Holliday on 01900 820824 or annalee@cumbriafoundation.org.
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