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Pappagallino Fund
The Pappagallino Fund provides grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria to improve health and wellbeing by addressing social and rural isolation or for projects that protect the environment as well as support the farming and rural community. Priority is given to projects that improve mental health, make long-term strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation, support older people, and leverage additional funds. This fund is supported by an anonymous donor and aims to support organisations making a meaningful impact in the rural and farming communities of Cumbria while addressing critical issues of isolation and wellbeing.
Herdy Fund
The Herdy Fund provides grants to support Cumbria's rural communities, with a particular focus on upland fell farming and projects that reduce social isolation. The fund aims to create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing farmers and rural communities in Cumbria. Priority is given to projects that make long-term, strategic investments in people or organizations, offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation, support rural communities, and leverage additional funds. The fund is administered by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by The Herdy Company Limited. The fund is currently closed and will not be accepting applications again until April 2026.
Genesis Homes Community Fund
The Genesis Homes Community Fund provides grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations to enable them to support their local communities. Priority is given to projects in communities where Genesis Homes have building sites. The fund supports organisations dedicated to helping people facing challenges and making a positive impact in their communities. Priority areas include improving the lives of children and families in need of extra support, providing care and connection for older people, promoting health and wellbeing, and building stronger, more resilient communities. Examples of previously supported projects include equipment for sports training to encourage participation and wellbeing, environmental improvements to enhance community spaces, inclusive activities that bring people together and foster social connections, and projects that create new opportunities for young people in rural areas.