The Solway Fund

The Solway Fund provides grants to volunteer-led and community groups helping children and young adults in the Maryport and Workington areas. The fund aims to enable children and young adults to develop skills that equip them for adult life. Supported activities include personal development, activities that improve confidence and life skills, accredited and non-accredited training, mentoring and peer support, and activities that prevent children and young people from developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. The fund does not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. Grants normally range from £500 to £2,000 over one year, supporting youth development initiatives in the local community.