High Sheriff's General Fund

The High Sheriff's General Fund provides grants to charitable organizations delivering activities that benefit people and communities across Cumbria. The fund is supported by money raised by the High Sheriff of Cumbria during their year in office. This fund is administered by Cumbria Community Foundation and does not accept direct applications. Instead, the Foundation works collaboratively with the High Sheriff to identify suitable projects for support. Grants are typically awarded to not-for-profit organizations working on community-focused initiatives throughout Cumbria. The fund excludes support for individuals and follows the Foundation's normal exclusion criteria for grant-making.