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The Robinson Family Fund

The Robinson Family Fund provides grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria which support the homeless, people with drug or alcohol addictions, and people with a physical disability. The fund also supports aspiring young sportspeople aged 15-25 years old who need assistance to help them achieve their potential. Priority is given to groups and individuals in West Cumbria and Barrow. Grants typically range from £500 to £750 over one year, with a maximum award of £2,000. Awards may be given as a single payment or as a series of payments over up to three years, dependent on progress. The fund is currently closed and will not accept applications again until April 2026.

Lakeland Disability Support Fund

The Lakeland Disability Support Fund provides grants to charitable groups and individuals with physical disabilities residing within the former local authority area of South Lakeland. The fund helps relieve disability by providing items, facilities, or support that enable individuals to live more independently and improve their quality of life. Priority is given to individual applicants over charitable groups. The fund supports a wide range of disability-related needs including mobility equipment, assistive technology, home modifications, and respite care. Applications can be made by beneficiaries directly or by someone acting on their behalf with consent, and must be supported by independent care professionals who are familiar with the applicant's disability.

Fryer Grassroots Fund

The Fryer Grassroots Fund provides grants to voluntary and community groups and organisations to continue supporting people with disabilities who live in Cumbria. The fund is provided by an anonymous donor and prioritizes small, volunteer-led grassroots groups that support their local community and work with individuals who have disabilities. Priority is given to projects which support individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory disabilities, and help people in fulfilling their potential. The fund also supports priority individuals to attend courses run by The Lake District Calvert Trust, including bursaries to attend these courses. This is a community-focused grant program aimed at strengthening support services for disabled residents across Cumbria through grassroots organizations.

Eden Rural Community Fund

The Eden Rural Community Fund provides grants for charitable and not-for-profit organisations to deliver services benefiting residents of Eden District and surrounding rural areas who are in need due to frailty, age, ill health, mental or physical disability. The fund supports projects that enable people over 18 years old to live independently and safely in their own homes, improving quality of life for beneficiaries, their families, and carers. Priority is given to projects supporting older people (particularly vulnerable and isolated older people), adults aged 18 or over with physical disabilities, mental health needs, and/or learning disabilities, carers, and community and volunteer-led initiatives to deliver or improve access to services for rural areas. The fund was established by Eden Housing Association using charitable funds held following the dissolution of Eden Community Alarms.