Charities In Cumbria

To enable persons in Carlisle and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time ofthe day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide.

To promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Cumbria; to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

Upkeep of almshouses at Boroughgate, Appleby in Westmorland, for the benefit of almspeople.

Community center and prayer room facilities.

General activities and entertainment.

The charity provide facilities and events for the village and outlying area.

The charity assists any child born, permanently residing in, or being educated at a school maintained by a local authority or having grant maintained status, in the parishes of Sedbergh, Howgill, Firbank, Cautley, Garsdale, Dent and Cowgill in Cumbria, to be educated in the appreciation of the art and science of music, and the teaching of the playing of any musical instrument to any such children.

We have continued to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged, sick, disabled children and other charities in this field. We also operate mini buses which are available to organisations who need transport for disadvantaged children. We have also held fund raising events in the area.

The charity exists to further Evangelical Christian work in South Lakeland, Cumbria UK. To this end the charity supports one worker in the village of Coniston who works with young people in promoting the good news of Jesus Christ.

To manage, operate and maintain the fabric of Houghton Village Hall premises. To make these available to organisations, groups and individuals for their activities, meetings, functions, parties and operations which in turn is for the general benefit of the local community.

To secure a sustainable income from village hall activities,to maintain & keep the building in good repair & decoration for the use of the community.

We look after 6 almshouses which are primarily available to people over 55 years of age who live within the four parishes surrounding Grayrigg or who have a connection with those parishes. In exceptional circumstances the almshouses are available to people who live outside the area of benefit and who have no connection with the parishes.

Millom Community Church has a vision to be as a heartbeat at the centre of the local community. We seek to provide support to those in need of spiritual and practical guidance.Our outreach activities include activities for young people from new-born to teenagers of all abilities.Using Christian principles we deliver programmes for freedom from addiction and to promote spiritual well-being.

AMATEUR DRAMATICS - PRODUCING AND STAGING AMATEUR PRODUCTIONS IN MARYPORT FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ENJOY.

provide scouting activites for the young people of Harrington and surrounding area

Penrith Evergreen is a community building, which can be hired for a various activities, including personal parties. Currently several organisations hire our building for dance, zumba, tai boxing, salsa, moky, indoor bowling, senior citizens club, childrens holiday club, flower club, organ club, pipers club.

To provide amenities for patients and staff of "The Mary Hewetson Hospital, Keswick".

EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IN ANY OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC OF THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS IN ALL FORMS.

The Trust has significant permanent collections including fine art, decorative art, furniture, social & industrial history, steamboats & historic vessels and archival material. The collections are on loan to Lakeland Arts (charity no. 8162578) which operates Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House and the Museum of Lakeland Life and WIndermere Jetty Museum.

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

Relief of persons in the Himalayan region of Asia and other areas which are in conditions of need, hardship and distress.

Operates interest groups for retired people in Furness area of Cumbria

Jack's Journey supports Cumbrian families who have received a cancer diagnosis and are currently, or have recently finished, cancer treatment. This is through financial grant making, but also through smaller gifts to aid their time in hospital.In addition, Jack's Journey provides holiday accommodation for families from across the north who are currently, or recently finished, cancer treatment.

The provision of a public hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Ancient Parish of Hawkshead.

Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.