The grant award supports staff salaries, volunteer expenses & training over 2 years. Led by the University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment department in partnership with Forestry England, the National Trust, and local stakeholders.
West Cumbria Baby Bank is a volunteer run project. Launched in September 2024, the project provides essential baby equipment, clothing and toiletries to women and families in across West Cumbria who are struggling with the financial and practical challenge of looking after a new baby.
Gateway 4 Women is a not-for-profit organisation offering support to all women in a safe, welcoming and women-only space. Offering support to women with a range of vulnerabilities, including; mental wellbeing, homelessness and housing related difficulties, those undergoing drug and alcohol rehabilitation, those suffering domestic abuse, debt and money management, and social isolation. The service is open to all women.
Established in 1987, Hospice at Home West Cumbria are recognised for delivering excellent home-based palliative and end of life care. Care and support is available to those with a life-limiting illness to meet their physical, emotional, and practical needs. The only provider of adult hospice services in the local area.
Aspire Academy is a Community Interest Company formed by the partnership of three local organisations: West Cumbria Learning Centre (WCLC), Time to Change West Cumbria and William King Construction.
Always Another Way provide inclusive, tailored support for mental well-being across West Cumbria.
Proud and Diverse Cumbria CIC is a grassroots community organisation committed to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals and other marginalised groups across West Cumbria.
Safety Net supports the recovery of those affected by rape, sexual and domestic violence, abuse and exploitation across Cumbria. In addition, they aim to prevent abuse through education and training via their work in schools (Prevention Projects).
Cumbria Health, previously known as Cumbria Health on Call (CHoC), provides primary health care services in and out of hours in Cumbria.
Together We is a Community Interest Company in West Cumbria that aims to empower people to learn skills to better manage their own physical and mental health and their overall wellbeing.