Charities In Cumbria

To maintain, repair, restore, preserve, enhance and reconstruct as necessary the fabric, furnishings fixtures and fittings of the parish Church of St Michael and All Angels Beetham its Church, Churchyard, Cemetery and Boundary Walls and appurtenances for the benefit of the public generally and in particular of the inhabitants of the Parish of Beetham in the County of Cumbria

Activities asked for for by the villagers eg., Annual Village Agricultural Show, Wine Tasting Evenings, Domino Drives, Ladies sewing circle, Fashion Show, Soup lunches and Parish Council meetings 3 times a year.Our hall is available to all groups on request.

Awards grants to young people, the elderly, people with disabilities and long term health problems and voluntary groups to aid with continuing education, the advancement of health, wellbeing and social care and the relief of financial hardship for those who reside within the Borough of Barrow in Furness.

help with local housing and restore ancient buildings in Grasmere, cumbria

Protecting and preserving the Backbarrow Ironworks Scheduled Ancient Monument. Researching its history in the context of the development of the iron industry and other local industries.

Provides Parish Hall for hire to the community.

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We keep the village hall in good order for use by the local community. As the only facility in the area it is vital to everyone in the community who wishes to use it.

Dances, dancing classes, domino drives, meetings etc, parties.

Fundraising activities (bingo, disco, summer fair, bag packing etc).

The relief of poverty & sickness by providing funds to pay for accommodation & care for residents.

Provision of building for services/activities for the benefit of residents of Stainton Parish, including educational, leisure activities and entertainment.Peservation of historic building listed grade llPromotion and intergration of measures, technologies into historic buildings to reduce carbon footprints and where possible a net exporter of energy by use of renewable energy generation.

Maintenance of premises in village comprising a meeting room for general hire to the public and 2 low cost units for local small businesses (currently a ladies hairdresser and a craft shop).

To help educate the general public through a transport and heritage museum depicting th history of Alston Moor and the surrounding district through photographs, artefacts, general memorabilia and vintage vehicles

Providing financial support for the education of young people (under 25yrs old - residing within the West Broughton Parish boundary). For example -help with sixth form education, university costs & help for the local primary school.

A pre school run for children from 18 months upto starting nursery.

We work to advance education of pupils at schools in Ankoma, Ghana and England, by supporting children from Ankoma to visit England on an educational and cultural trip. This brings children from both cultures together to create educational and cultural bonds, linking schools, teachers and pupils in a spirit of sharing and educational learning.

The objects of the Trust are to conserve and protect for the public benefit, wildlife flora and fauna in Britain.

The advancement of education through the creation. maintenance and development of facilities for the teaching and exchange of information, data, ideas and experiences concerning space travel and the work of astronauts. The provision of bursaries in the form of assistance with travel, fees and books. The fostering of educational exchanges by pupils and teachers from the UK and overseas

Providing a building and play area in the village of Oulton

Grants for eductional needs for students under 25 years of age living and educated in the parish of Urswick, Cumbria.

CSA is the Parent Teacher Association for Cockermouth School. Its aim is to raise funds for equipment and activies not funded through mainstream support. The CSA is commited to the well being of the pupils and students, the community and to the local environment.

SHINE for Autism provides support, information, group meetings, 1:1 support, workshops, recreational activities and small grants to individuals with autistic spectrum condition and their families in Cumbria.We also raise public awareness of issues affecting autistic individuals and their families through fundraising and public training/awareness.

Landowners & dispersal of monies for grant purposes

Alston Moor Food Bank supplies basic wholesome food and provisions to individuals, couples or families that find themselves in financial crisis in the geographical location of Alston Moor and the surrounding areas.