Grasmere Village Hall
Area: South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation: Our Charitable Aims are the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Grasmere and the neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for lectures, meetings, exhibitions and drama and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation: Hire of hall for functions, sports activities, meetings, conferences etc
Provision of plays and concerts and other community events e.g. Coffee and Chat
Specialism: Rurality
Contact Details
Phone: 07729247039
Address:
Broadgate
Grasmere LA22 9TA
https://www.facebook.com/GrasmereVillageHall/
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GREAT CLIFTON VILLAGE HALL
Area: Allerdale
Purpose/aim of your organisation: Managed by a small group of volunteer trustees
Great Clifton Village Hall is an excellent facility suitable for a wide range of leisure activities and is available for hire.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation: It is the Parish Council's role to listen to & understand the views of the local community, & councillors use their skills & local knowledge to assist & advise the higher tiers of authority on matters of local impact & importance. The Council's formal duties are defined, in particular, by the Local Government Act 1972, & by various other acts of parliament. The Council sets an annual budget, funding for which is received largely through a demand on council tax payers in the Parish, known as the precept, which is collected on its behalf by the Borough Council.
Specialism: Other
Contact Details
Phone: 0190066670
Address:
WORKINGTON
https://www.greatcliftonparishcouncil.co.uk/VILLAGEHALL
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Green Croft Arts
Area: Carlisle
Purpose/aim of your organisation: Green Croft Arts exists to improve the health and wellbeing of visitors and rural communities on the Northumberland / Cumbria border through arts, cultural and wellbeing activities that connect them more deeply with the landscape and heritage of the area.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation: We deliver arts, cultural and wellbeing workshops and classes. We offer artist's residencies and exhibitions. We host intimate music and dance performances at The Threshing Barn, the base of Green Croft Arts. We are also the Gilsland Village Hall Promoter for Highlights Rural Touring and act as the Rural Touring Dance Initiative Ambassador for the North.
Specialism: Arts & Culture
Contact Details
Phone: 07944994405
Address:
Green Croft
Gilsland
Brampton CA8 7EL
https://www.greencroftonthewall.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GreenCroftOnTheWall/
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Groundwork North East and Cumbria
Area: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland
Purpose/aim of your organisation: Groundwork NE & Cumbria has been working in the heart of the North East & Cumbria for over 30 years, changing places and changing lives. We aim to create a society of vibrant, healthy and green communities that have the resources and resilience to shape their futures, where each individual reaches their full potential and communities can thrive.
We operate over three main aims:
Improving People’s Prospects: Increasing confidence, skills, wellbeing and employability of those most in need.
Including: support to overcome barriers to employment; providing family community learning and apprenticeships; youth engagement programmes.
Creating Better Places: Helping people work together to make their surroundings greener, safer and healthier, and get involved in local decision making.
Including: working with communities creating pleasant, safe, open spaces; encouraging businesses to take an active role in green space maintenance; leading landscape partnerships and river restoration programmes to deliver positive environmental, heritage and cultural impact.
Promoting Greener Living and Working: Helping people / businesses understand and reduce their environmental impact, and fight climate change
Including: leading campaigns to reduce waste / increase recycling; promoting greener living; working to help alleviate fuel poverty, offering advice, support and fitting measures that make homes warmer, greener and healthier.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation: Groundwork North East & Cumbria works across six key areas:
Youth - Supporting young people to build skills, confidence, and opportunities through mentoring, volunteering, and leadership programmes.
Employment - Helping people overcome barriers to work with training, coaching, and tailored support to get into jobs, education or training.
Health & Wellbeing - Promoting mental and physical wellbeing through community projects, nature-based activities, and initiatives that reduce isolation.
Energy Efficiency - Offering advice and practical support to help households save energy, reduce costs, and live more sustainably.
Nature-based Solutions - Restoring green and blue spaces, creating habitats, and supporting climate-friendly projects.
Land Management - Maintaining and transforming parks, woodlands, and public spaces for communities to enjoy and engage with.
Specialism: Other
Contact Details
Phone: 01388 662666
Address:
14 Parsons Court
Welbury Way
NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6ZE
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/north-east-and-cumbria/
https://www.facebook.com/GWKNEC
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Growing Well Ltd
Area: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation: Growing Well is a registered mental health charity that supports individuals struggling with their mental health through horticultural activity. Growing Well offers activity as a powerful alternative (or accompaniment) to talking therapy. We’re a mental health day service that accepts self-referrals and GP/healthcare referrals from individuals experiencing a level of mental ill health that requires ongoing support. People come and participate in our organic market gardening activity on one, regular day per week, with therapeutic support from trained staff.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Specialism: Health & Wellbeing
Contact Details
Phone:
Address:
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Grownds CIC
Area: Barrow
Purpose/aim of your organisation: Vision
To create communities where every child and young person feels valued, supported, emotionally resilient and equipped to thrive.
Mission
Grownds CIC exists to provide holistic early intervention and wellbeing support which bridges gaps between universal and specialist services.
The organisation supports children and young people through practical, restorative and relationship-focused approaches which improve emotional wellbeing and future outcomes.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation: Alternative provision,
Education,
Early intervention mentoring
Specialism: Children & Young People
Contact Details
Phone: 07487877748
Address:
5 Cross Lane Court
Ulverston LA12 9DQ
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Hadfield Trust
Area: Allerdale, Barrow, Copeland, Eden, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation: The Hadfield Trust gives to charitable organisations in Cumbria and exits to support community projects that meet the need of the Cumbrian community and to make a real difference to the quality of those living in the county
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation: The Trust is particularly interested in projects that meet social needs; youth unemployment; help for older people; The Arts and The Environment.
It is the intention of the trustees that awards should benefit as many residents as possible .
Specialism:
Contact Details
Phone:
Address:
Shoestone Cottage
Garnett Bridge
KENDAL LA8 9AZ
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