Strummer Calling Community First Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Projects in the former Carlisle and Eden council areas will be given priority. Past projects include community cinema, Scout camping activities, volunteer expenses, and village hall improvements.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Individuals are not eligible
- Grants are normally up to £1,000 over one year
- Priority given to projects in former Carlisle and Eden local authority areas
• 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 serving Cumbria. Projects in the former Carlisle and Eden local authority areas are 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. Priority will be given to projects in the former local authorities of Carlisle and Eden. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • community cinema • camping activities for Scout groups • expenses for volunteers and room hire for radio broadcast training • improvements to village halls or community buildings 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: Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org
Apply through the Cumbria Community Foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on their website. For questions, contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org.
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