Shepley Group Grassroots Fund

Overview

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. Priority will be given to projects that benefit people and communities in areas where Shepley Group employees live, specifically within the former local authority districts of Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, and Copeland. Donor Shepley Engineers Limited Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • equipment for a junior football club • community café • community allotment • refurbishment of cellar to be used for a men’s workshop • functional skill classes for unemployed people ages 16+ • respite activity for young carers 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 £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 For further information about this fund please contact: Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice & Programmes, on 01900 820824 or email annalee@cumbriafoundation.org