Meet the Funder – Westmorland and Furness Community Development Team (Eden and South Lakeland) – Community Fund
November 12, 2025
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet the Funder: Westmorland and Furness Community Development Team (Eden and South Lakeland) Community Fund
Are you a not-for-profit group running community projects for local residents in Eden and South Lakes? Your project can receive up to £5,000 if it meets the priorities of your Locality Board. This online session allows you to Meet the Funder and find out all you need to know, in order to make an application.
Who we are
The Community Development team give advice, support engagement activities and look after the Community Fund alongside our regional Locality Boards:
- Eden Area Locality Board
- South Lakeland Area Locality Board
What we fund
Funding can go towards things like:
- start-up costs of a new group or community initiative
- refurbishment costs of community hubs, including village halls and community centres
- new equipment costs
What we will cover in this session
By the end of this session, you will learn:
- The fund’s criteria
- What can and can’t be funded
- How to apply
- Top tips for what to include in your application
- How Cumbria CVS can support you with your application
Contact us for more information or book your place click here.
This event is part of our This Is Us project, made possible by Westmorland and Furness council through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Eligibility Statement:
This course is exclusively for individuals and organizations within the voluntary sector in Cumbria, this includes charities, community groups, community interest companies, friendly societies, social clubs, many sports clubs, churches and other faith groups, and voluntary organisations. Bookings from those outside this sector may not be accepted, If you are from outside the sector or want to check if you can book a place please contact via info@cumbriacvs.org.uk