Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This grant supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the Eden area of Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Grants are up to £2,000 and run for one year. Past projects include community centre refurbishments, respite for young carers, and playground equipment.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Project must be based in or serve the former Eden local authority area
- Grants are for up to one year
- Individuals are not eligible
- Scout trips 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 grant is for charitable and not-for-profit organisations working in the former Eden local authority area, particularly around Ullswater and Penrith. It suits groups running community projects focused on poverty, health, inequality, or climate action. Individuals and Scout trips are not eligible.
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 former local authority of Eden, particularly, in Ullswater and Penrith. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • refurbishment of community centre training room • respite for young carers • disabled toilet and kitchen unit for community centre • playground equipment What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals • Scout trips 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 If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Lisa Blackwell on 01900 820 828 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 Lisa Blackwell on 01900 820 828 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org.
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