Charities In Cumbria

The charity leases the village hall and neighbouring playfield. It owns a sports pavilion and these properties are made available to individuals and organisations for sport and recreational purposes. Additionally a childrens play area with various items of equipment is provided.

The charity addresses global development issues. It seeks to: Raise awareness of the interconnection between local and international issues, and how our actions affect the world; Educate people of all ages about the issues facing Third World peoples; Support the deprived and Campaign for justice throughout the world through a programme of education, awareness-raising and practical activities

Community center and prayer room facilities.

Provides accommodation in accordance with the provisions of the Dawson Trust

The advancement of education etc.for the benefit of the people of Cockermouth and surrounding area.To help people in any Country who are in need.

To acquire, rebuild and preserve, the trackbed, buildings, structures and associated land of the former Eden Valley Railway between Kirkby Stephen and Penrith in the County of Cumbria, and of the former SDLU Railway between Barnard Castle in the County of Durham and Tebay in the County of Cumbria and the former railway between Barnard Castle and Darlington in County Durham.

MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE, ELDERLY/OLD PEOPLE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELIEVING DISABILITY, SICKNESS AND POVERTY AND FOR APPROPRIATE PROJECTS IN THOSE FIELDS.

Our aim is for mothers and babies to have the breastfeeding experience that they want to have. We run free, weekly drop-in groups in Kendal, Windermere and Ulverston. These bring breastfeeding mothers together to support each other. Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and trained Peer Support volunteers can support mothers who are experiencing breastfeeding challenges.

The Village Hall serves the village of Lazonby and surrounding district in the Eden Valley in Cumbria and provides a hub for community events, meetings, sports and private functions. In addition, two sub-committees provide extra activities and facilities: Lazonby Village Hall Snooker Club and Lazonby Village Hall's Eden Valley Players, which provides opportunities for amateur dramatics.

The preservation of life at sea and on the coastline by the provision of a lifeboat and equipment crewed by local volunteers

Letting meeting rooms for charitable purposes

Raising funds to supplement the educational activities and fund additional equipment for pupils of Patterdale School

In West Cumbria, operates a Link between the communities of West Cumbria (UK) and Rungwe (Tanzania), through exchange visits, education and awareness events, and supporting educational and community projects in Rungwe.

Rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, orphaned and injured wildlife.

Fund raising to support and maintain the area's playpark and its users.

The charity runs a Christian bookshop with books, bibles, bible notes, Christian artifacts etc. on sale.

Support for training individuals for Christian ministry and for churches and other Christian groups to employ staff for Christian ministry in accordance with the charity's constitution.

Maintain and upkeep a Village Hall for the benefit of the villagers and their various organisations/clubs

Village Hall activities such asReligious activitiesArts and cultureSports and recreation eg brownies and guides ,badminton, dancing, children's partiesMeeting place for local mattersCoffee morningVillage marketPolling station, local gas terminal meetingsEducation

To provide funds for the relief of poverty and distress to individuals or organisations approved by the Council of the Rotary Club of Kendal and to provide funds for the advancement of education.

THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE FORA. MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES ANDB. OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION,WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.

The charity offers affordable rented accommodation in the local area of Bampton and Bampton Grange near Penrith in Cumbria. We also offer grants towards educational needs such as equipment , clothing, Duke of Edinburgh awards, educational trips, community projects and hardship funding.

Promotion and performance of Light Classical Music

Our activities are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit

Providing advice, animal welfare and rehoming assistance for animals in need in the branch area. Provide kennelling and care for animals which are considered to have a welfare need and which usually come to us via the RSPCA Inspectorate. Provide financial assistance towards neutering and veterinary treatment through a voucher system for members of the public who are on certain specified benefit.