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Laidlaw Fund for the Environment

The Laidlaw Fund for the Environment provides grants for volunteer-led, community, and charitable groups undertaking projects that benefit wildlife habitat protection and education of the natural environment in Carlisle and the surrounding area. Eleanor Laidlaw created the fund in recognition and memory of her parents who instilled in her a lifelong love of nature, with the goal of educating future generations in the wonder and beauty of the natural world. The fund supports local environment and habitat initiatives, activities that inform and educate such as forest schools, environmental and habitat workshops, and activities that encourage involvement in protection and enhancement of the natural environment. Grants are designed to help community organizations promote conservation and protection of the natural environment in the Carlisle region. Grants will normally be between £500 – £1,000, though there is no maximum award amount. Organizations interested in applying should contact the Cumbria Community Foundation for further information about eligibility and the application process.