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Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund

The Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund provides grants for voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects involving sport and young people in the areas of Carlisle and West Cumbria. The fund is donated by Thomas Graham & Sons Limited and administered by Cumbria Community Foundation. This fund specifically supports volunteer-led groups and organisations working with children and young people, as well as groups providing sporting opportunities. Examples of supported projects include uniforms for children's rugby teams, gymnastic equipment for youth centres, and coaching courses for volunteer coaches. Grants typically range from £500 to £2,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions.

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.

Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund

The Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund provides grants for volunteer-led groups and organisations in Kingstown and the surrounding area to address local needs and/or create opportunities that will make a real difference to their community. The fund supports a range of activities including community events, refurbishment of IT rooms, youth activities for summer holidays, and upgrades to community facilities. Grants will normally be £1,000 or less over one year, with a maximum award amount of £5,000. The fund is administered by Cumbria Community Foundation and is designed to support volunteer-led community groups in a specific geographic area of benefit around Kingstown.

Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund

The Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund provides grants for community groups and projects that provide activities for children and young people up to the age of 18 in the Seaton parish. The fund was established through a legacy gift to support the development and wellbeing of young people in the local community. Eligible organizations include volunteer-led groups and charitable organisations that work with children and young people in the parish of Seaton. The fund supports a range of activities including coaching costs, social and personal development activities, tools and equipment for educational projects, premises hire for youth activities, drama workshops, and improvements to community facilities that benefit young people. Grants are typically awarded for one-year periods to help organizations deliver meaningful programs and services to children and youth in the Seaton area.

CN Group Fund

The CN Group Fund provides grants to charitable and volunteer-led groups which support their communities and help people facing disadvantage. Supported by Cumbria Newspapers, this fund assists community organizations with various projects including improvements to community facilities, equipment and furniture for community centers, activity coordination, children's play areas, and creative projects for people with disabilities. The fund aims to strengthen community infrastructure and services that benefit those who are disadvantaged. Grants are administered through Cumbria Community Foundation, which connects people who care with causes that matter across Cumbria. While grants normally range up to £2,000 for one-year projects, there is no maximum award amount, allowing for flexibility based on project needs and impact.