Charities In Cumbria

Fund raising activities in support of the provision of resources and activities for the benefit of the children of Grange over Sands primary school

Village hall management.

Maintain small village hall for use by residents of Allonby and visitors.

This church holds a service each Sunday morning and a meeting each Wednesday lunchtime which any member of the public can attend. There is also a Sunday School at the same time as the Sunday Service, for pupils up to the age of 20 years. The church includes a Reading Room in the same building , which is open each week, Each year a free public lecture is held in Kendal.

The Village Hall is used by the local community and wider area for meetings, parties etc. We hold fundraising events such as teas to raise money to maintain and improve the Hall to keep it in use. We are parts of Arts out West and bring a variety of theatre, music and comedy acts out into the local area.

Skiddaw U3A is part of a UK-wide movement which brings together people in their ?third age? to develop their interests and continue their learning in a friendly and informal environment.

The trust is primarily concerned with the development of Castle Sowerby Chapel for the benefit of the local church and the wider community.

Stapleton Public Hall was refurbished and extended in 2008 and bookings have increased. In 2023 we are currently fund raising and applying for grants to improve the hall's facilities. We are focusing on meeting the needs of our parishioners from a local survey to have monthly dances, sports and learning activities, events for families, a place to socialise, eat, drink and most important have fun!

Public performance of choral music

Diverse activities to raise money and subsequently contribute to a number of local, national, and international charitable causes.

Santon Bridge Village Hall provides facilities for recreation / training / education to residents of and visitors to the area.

Seaton Scout Group aims to serve the village of Seaton and surrounding area with a safebut challenging environment for young people aged 6-25. We provide a structured andprogressive curriculum based on the Scout Association Policies and Ethos, which aim topromote adventure, responsibility, personal development and Fun.

The Staveley Roundhouse is a small cultural centre which provides facilities for music and drama and the arts. It is open to all people and there are regular performances of plays, musical events such as jazz concerts and classical music, educational talks on a wide range of topics and an annual art exhibition showing the work of local artists.

Grant-giving charity mainly concerned with the town and parish of Appleby-in-Westmorland, ecclesiastical and civic needs, christian and projects for the community projects for the community.Trustees can give grants in any other charitable cause at their discretion.

School groups and other organised group visits to Tarn Bank are free of charge, with children and adults learning about renewable energy, farming and the environment. Donation of money to local good causes.

To provide transport facilities in North Cumbria and the surrounding areas for people who have specialneed of such facilities because they are elderly, poor or disabled, people with young children or thoseliving in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.

The Trust owns and maintains Spray, a Morecambe Bay Prawner built in 1896

The objectives of the Charity are to consider the application of deserving people for the purpose of improving education, training or skill and for grants to people in adversity, illness, infirmity or old age. Applications are limited to persons who were born in, or who for the last ten years have lived in, the former counties of Lancashire and Westmorland.

Provide subsidised accommodation for elderly widows/widowers previously residing in the Great Asby area and maintain the structure of the Almshouses, the property of the Trust.

Hire of Village Hall

The FOSPX sole purpose is to raise funds for St Pius X Catholic Primary School.Most of our events and fundraising is held at the school.The main objectives of our fundraising are:-Supporting the National Curriculum and wider school life. -Provides funding for specific projects identified through the school self-evaluation.

NEW HALL OPENED IN MAY 2009.HALL CURRENTLY USED FOR MEETINGS E.G. THE PARISH COUNCIL AND NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM, INDOOR BOWLING ,COFFEE MORNINGS,ART CLASSES, CELEBARTIONS IE PARTIES ETC., INDOOR TENNIS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL, YOGA AND CIRCUIT TRAINING, ADULT EDUCATION

We are a members' club based at a fully equipped workshop in Brampton, Cumbria. Membership is open to all adults in the wider community and our members are mainly retired/semi-retired. We work on our own projects with help and guidance from a fully qualified tutor. In addition to our weekly workshops, we hold social events for members and open days for the public.

Sport & Recreation