Charities In Cumbria

Promoting education in the North East of England, with particular reference to language, literature, philosophy, science, history, music and the fine arts by maintaining a library, providing educational lectures and events; raising funds by charging subscriptions and making other charges for the exclusive purposes of the charity and by such other charitable means as the charity may think fit.

Citizens Advice Allerdale helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.

Drop Zone Youth Projects provides services for young people in the Furness area of cumbria. The project promotes actitivities to raise the aspirations of young people, helping young people gain access to services and access to advice and guidance.

*Activities for all children and families in Barrow in Furness - including holiday club for children, opportunities to take part in interesting trips supporting interests, intergenerational activities, sharing of skills and wisdom, seasonal and cultural activities supporting community cohesion.*Growing,cooking and eating activities supporting families in hardship.

The Northern Fells Rural Community Development Group promotes and undertakes charitable activities of any kind for the benefit and welfare of the inhabitants, communities and organisations in the parishes of Ireby with Uldale, Boltons, Westward, Sebergham, Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby and Mungrisdale in Cumbria

Morecambe Bay Partnership celebrates and encourages greater understanding and enjoyment of the Bay area's natural, cultural and historic assets; conserves the unique wildlife, culture and heritage; connects people with their place and with one another to improve their quality of life; and collaborates with key partners and the local community.

The aim of the charity is to promote and to advance the Christian faith by offering a Christian welcome and hospitality through a diverse range of outdoor and recreational activities at the residential facility of Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre. We work collaboratively with the Christian Adventure Holidays CIO as well as offering support to schools and church youth groups in the local community

1. Using arts-based techniques to provide professional training and personal development activities2. Running an ensemble youth theatre company for young people between 8 & 193. Running drama and theatre-making activities in schools 4. Offering workshops to educate children & adults in life skills and technical theatre skills5. Performing plays for the general public

Maintain Watchtree Nature Reserve for visitors, school parties and groups. Develop the Wheelers facility providing cycles for use by disabled groups and individuals.

Preservation of mental health: * Activities supporting this includes awareness raising and campaigning work and the provision of information. Activities supporting this include the provision of advocacy, volunteering, befriending and information services.

Kirkgate Arts celebrates the arts and the creativity, culture and heritage of the communities of Cockermouth and the wider region of West Cumbria. At our venue, the Kirkgate Centre, we bring audiences, participants and diverse professional artists together and provide facilities and support to a wide range of other creative artists, community activities and businesses,

To provide a unique Christian dimension to holidays and hospitality, and reach out to others through social action and mission, to the glory of God. This is achieved through offering travel and hospitality including opportunities for rest and recuperation in a Christian hotel.

Our activities include: regular public worship open to all, the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation, pastoral work including visiting the sick and the bereaved, the teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups, taking of religious assemblies in schools. We promote the whole mission of the Church, through the provision of activities for all ages.

Free legal advice and representation in Carlisle, Allerdale, Copeland and Barrow. (Future plan for Eden). We tackle poverty and oppression for those who cannot access help elsewhere. Telephone advice (01228 515 129) every weekday, and clinics throughout Cumbria. Specialists in Housing, Employment, Community Care, Welfare Benefits, Debt, Discrimination, Public law and Human Rights & Education.

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The provision of a Children's Church with a Christian ethos. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

More Music aims to build confidence and spirit in individuals and communities through creative arts activities particularly music. Based in the seaside town of Morecambe, More Music is a music education charity that works throughout the Lancaster district, Lancashire, the north west and internationally.

We work with victims, perpetrators and children that are are/have lived with domestic and sexual abuse. We offer free, long term practical and emotional support to individuals and families across West Cumbria. Our service includes a confidential helpline, 1-1 professional counselling for victims, perpetrators and children, group support for adult victims and children and young people.

The charity operates a day centre for adults with complex physical and learning disabilities within Carlisle. The charity also runs four shops which generate an income from donations that are sold on. The charity receives grant income on behalf of individuals in the community.

The advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion or other charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic church through the provision of parishes in England and Wales, and support of the work of Belmont Abbey General CIO

Based in Cumbria we provide safe, therapeutic environment's Domestic Abuse Survivors from across the UK to recover from trauma. Our refuges offer secure accommodation for women, men, and children who are homeless after fleeing domestic abuse. We also deliver holistic, person-centred community support and trauma-informed recovery programs in Westmorland and Furness along with community awareness.

WE AIM TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE RIVERS, STREAMS AND WATERCOURSES IN THE RIVER LUNE CATCHMENT AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC INA) THE UNDERSTANDING OF RIVERS, RIVER CORRIDORS AND CATCHMENTS, INCLUDING THEIR FAUNA AND FLORA ANDB) THE NEED FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.

THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE AT THE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY FACILITIES AND PREMISES TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND CRAFTS AND THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF KESWICK AND THE SURROUNDING REGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

Promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and cultural heritage of the Lake District by inspiring people to care for and contribute to the natural environment and cultural heritage of the Lake District and Cumbria; andproviding funding and support for conservation, environmental and cultural initiatives in the Lake District and Cumbria

To provide Search and Rescue Services in Morecambe Bay, Lake District and North Lancashire areas. To prevent loss of life both human and animal. To assist all emergency services when required with our specialist skills and equipment.

Our vision is of a community where people can talk openly about suicide, mental health problems and emotional distress. A community where people have the resources and skills to help those experiencing suicidal thoughts and mental health problems, and to support those impacted by, or bereaved by, suicide.