Cumbrian unpaid Carer support organisations are urging local people to have their say on changes to the work capability assessment (WCA). Unpaid Carers have until the end of the month […]
Category: Charity events
Golden Oldies: Dogs Trust Cumbria calls on dog lovers to prove age is just a number
With this weekend celebrating Grandparents Day (Sunday 1 October) Dogs Trust Cumbria is shining a spotlight on its OAPs (Old Age Pooches) in the hope that people with a dog-shaped hole in […]
Cartmel boosts charity based on love, care, compassion and kindness
Spreading the word about help that’s available for families is key for Barrow-based charity Women’s Community Matters. That’s why they’ll be at Cartmel Races this Bank Holiday weekend. “We deliver […]
Local fair raises thousands for animal charity
Oak Tree Animals’ Charity has raised over £5,000 at its annual summer fair thanks to support from kind-hearted Carlisle folk and local businesses. Families and dog owners gathered at Oak […]
Cumbrian rugby league teams encouraged to ‘call out’ violence against women and girls
Rugby League teams across Cumbria are being encouraged to take part in a social media competition to raise awareness of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The competition was developed […]
Event celebrates success of young West Cumbrian entrepreneurs
Seven inspiring young West Cumbrians, who started their own businesses, have been praised for their nous and ingenuity. All seven took part in Positive Enterprise, an initiative from Cumbria Community […]
Carer support charity’s open day celebrates new location
Carer Support South Lakes is hosting an open day to give everyone the opportunity to visit their new Beezon Road offices and learn more about the vital work they provide […]
Cumbria holiday park teams brave quicksands and fast-flowing tides to raise cash for guides charity
One of Britain’s most notoriously dangerous walks, from Arnside to Grange in Cumbria, was tackled this month by teams from three holiday parks owned by Lake District Estates. The 5.5 […]
Lisa’s personal mission to combat suicide in Cumbria
A Carlisle woman has spoken of her determination to turn the spotlight on suicide as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Lisa juggles her full-time work with a very personal […]
PHX Training co-founder raises over £1,100 for Great North Air Ambulance Service
The co-founder of a leading North West training provider has raised over £1,100for the Great North Air Ambulance Service by taking part in the iconic Fred Whitton Challenge. Dan Scott, […]
Chris Young is set to complete his ‘30 Squared Challenge’ this weekend, celebrating at Hensingham Rugby Club.
Chris Young, 30, who lives in Cleator Moor, near Whitehaven, began his ‘30 Squared Challenge’ on the 1st April, in the hope to raise £30,000 for two chosen organisations that are […]
10,000 Daffodils art installation opens at Lowther Castle
The amazing art installation Ten Thousand Daffodils opened its doors to visitors in the gardens at Lowther Castle today, (Monday 24 April). The event – based on Wordsworth’s eponymous poem – has […]
Bakery supports member of the team in fundraising for a local friends club
Bethany Gray, a member of the team at Cumbrian cake makers Ginger Bakers, Kendal, has been busy creating and selling her very own traybake creations in support of Lifesteps & Friends […]
Cumbria Community Foundation launches new fund with Fibrus to help address digital poverty in the region
Full fibre broadband company Fibrus, who is currently rolling out their network in Cumbria, announce its partnership with the Cumbria Community Foundation. This new fund, which launches today (April 3) and […]
Two new volunteers join Cumbria in Bloom for 2023 awards
Two new volunteers have joined the Cumbria in Bloom management team in time for the 2023 awards event. Each year gardeners across the county, including school children, towns and villages, […]
Coffee drinkers around the World raising a cup to support Cumbrian Carers.
Coffee drinkers across the globe will have the opportunity to enjoy a new, unique blend of beans and help raise funds for a Cumbrian charity supporting unpaid Carers. The limited […]
Armstrong Watson supports vital work of farming mental health and safety charity Yellow Wellies
Specialist agricultural accountants Armstrong Watson have shown their support for a charity that champions farm safety and mental health support for the farming community. The business, which donates £250 to […]
Carlisle’s Culture Bazaar bouncing back in style
Multicultural Cumbria has announced the return of its award-winning Culture Bazaar after a two-year hiatus as a result of the pandemic. The spectacular two-day event aims to bring people from […]