Cumbria Community Foundation
We make grants to local charities, groups and individuals, manage grant-making funds on behalf of individuals and organisations, and promote giving to build long term capital funds to benefit the community in the future.Our grants target activities which help children and young people, older people and their carers, people with disabilities, the unemployed and people on low incomes.
Activities & Mission
We make grants to local charities, groups and individuals, manage grant-making funds on behalf of individuals and organisations, and promote giving to build long term capital funds to benefit the community in the future.Our grants target activities which help children and young people, older people and their carers, people with disabilities, the unemployed and people on low incomes.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,470,244 | £7,816,140 | £7,235,339 | £37,407,515 | £1,003,355 | 17 / 20 |
| 2024 | £7,434,154 | £7,620,009 | £7,132,104 | £34,876,960 | £883,675 | 15 / 25 |
| 2023 | £6,313,838 | £6,565,631 | £6,224,321 | £32,907,687 | £705,075 | 15 / 33 |
| 2022 | £5,300,267 | £4,708,483 | £4,417,810 | £33,876,024 | £536,507 | 13 / 40 |
| 2021 | £7,022,157 | £5,636,221 | £5,377,518 | £31,643,882 | £406,349 | 12 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cumbria Community Foundation
What does Cumbria Community Foundation do?
We make grants to local charities, groups and individuals, manage grant-making funds on behalf of individuals and organisations, and promote giving to build long term capital funds to benefit the community in the future.Our grants target activities which help children and young people, older people and their carers, people with disabilities, the unemployed and people on low incomes.
How much income did Cumbria Community Foundation report in 2025?
Cumbria Community Foundation reported total income of £11.47m and reported expenditure of £7.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cumbria Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Cumbria Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1999 as charity number 1075120. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Cumbria Community Foundation?
Cumbria Community Foundation is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cumbria Community Foundation operate?
Cumbria Community Foundation operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cumbria Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Cumbria Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075120.
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