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Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund

The Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund provides grants for small voluntary and community groups to address local needs and/or create opportunities that make a real difference. Priority is given to groups in the Eden area, particularly in Ullswater and Penrith. The fund is donor-advised and administered by Cumbria Community Foundation. Grants will normally be less than £1,000 over one year, though there is no maximum award amount. Examples of supported projects include refurbishment of community centre training rooms, respite for young carers, disabled toilets and kitchen units for community centres, and playground equipment. The fund specifically targets volunteer-led grassroots groups which support their community.

High Pow Community Fund

The High Pow Community Fund provides grants to voluntary and community groups for charitable activities that are environmental, community or education-related, and which benefit the communities in the Parish of Boltons, located close to the High Pow Wind Farm in Cumberland. The fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and sponsored by High Pow Wind Farm Limited. Grants are available for voluntary groups, community groups, or local partnerships which benefit the residents of Boltons Parish. Examples of previously supported projects include maintenance and upkeep of the parish church and village hall, replacement boilers for community centres, building renovation of childcare units, and provision for hot meals for pre-school children. The fund will not support individuals in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions.

Cumbria Grassroots Fund

The Cumbria Grassroots Fund provides grants for small voluntary and grassroots groups to enable them to continue or expand their work in advocacy, community voice, and service provision for local people throughout Cumbria. The fund is aimed at groups helping people facing disadvantage, with priority given to projects which support disadvantaged children and young people, tackle disadvantage in rural communities, and tackle disadvantage in the 20% most deprived wards of Cumbria. Examples of supported projects include refurbishment of community centres, safety equipment, recruiting and training of volunteers, and drop-in clubs for older people. Grants will normally be less than £1,000 over one year, although there is no strict minimum or maximum award amount. The fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and is supported by various individual donors. It aims to strengthen grassroots community organizations serving disadvantaged populations across Cumbria, England.