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High Sheriff's Crimebeat Fund

The High Sheriff's Crimebeat Fund provides grants to charitable organisations working with young people in Cumbria. The fund is specifically designed to support youth who face significant challenges or barriers in their lives, particularly those involved with crime or at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour or criminal activity. Money for this fund is raised by the High Sheriff of Cumbria during their year in office. The fund does not accept direct applications; instead, Cumbria Community Foundation works collaboratively with the High Sheriff to identify suitable projects for support throughout the region.

Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust Fund

The Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust Fund provides grants to direct victims of all types of crime or anti-social behaviour who reside in Cumbria. The fund supports individuals who are in urgent need, distress, hardship, or sickness because of crime and who are vulnerable and need help to cope, to recover, or to avoid re-victimisation. Applicants must have limited resources and little or no other funding available to them. The fund focuses on providing essential support to crime victims in their time of need, with grants typically ranging from £200 to £700 depending on the applicant's needs. Applicants cannot apply directly and must be supported by an independent case worker or professional involved with the case. Some evidence of a crime is required, either through provision of a crime reference number or through the sponsor's reasonable belief and circumstantial evidence. There should usually be a close connection in time or cause between the crime and the application.