Morecambe Bay Partnership
Area: Barrow, Copeland, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
We are the only charity solely dedicated to offering everyone the opportunity to connect with the inspirational nature, culture and heritage of Morecambe Bay.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
- heritage and nature events
- family friendly events
- beach cleans
- nature and heritage training
- Outdoor learning programme for schools
- Blue Influencers Scheme - empowering young people to tackle environmental and climate issues
- Free Tramper hire service in Grange, Roudsea Woods, Sunderland Point
- promoting accessible routes
- promoting family friendly cycle and walking routes
- Morecambe Bay interactive cycle and walking journey planner website - www.WaysAroundTheBay.org.uk
- ebike and free mobility scooter provision at Grange station
Specialism: Environment
Contact Details
Phone: 07880345754
Address:
Stricklandgate House
92 Stricklandgate
Kendal LA9 4PU
http://www.morecambebay.org.uk
http://www.facebook.com/MorecambeBayPartnership
http://www.twitter.com/_MBay
http://www.instagram.com/mb_partnership |
Mountain Tops Care Farm
Area: South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
To advance education among disadvantaged and/or vulnerable adults and young people (including those with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, or mental/physical health problems) through the establishment and operation of a farm providing training and other education facilities in agriculture, horticulture, animal care, and other related skills and the provision of educational programmes on agriculture, horticulture and other farming related skills to help them gain skills, increase in confidence, build stronger relationships, and improve their quality of
life, for the public benefit.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Animal Therapies
Animal care
Craft activities
Horticulture
Catering
Fundraising
Conservation
Life skills
Specialism: People disabled by barriers in society
Contact Details
Phone: 07723503385
Address:
Raines Hall
Sedgwick
Kendal LA8 0JH
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Multicultural Cumbria
Area: Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
Our Mission:
To strive towards an equitable multicultural society in Cumbria that supports ethnic diversity and societal cohesion to sustain and share heritages, cultures, values, beliefs and perspectives of diasporas and promote inclusion throughout the wider community.
Our Vision:
To engage, empower and enable diasporas, to share their cultural similarities and celebrate their differences.
To sustain and support diaspora heritages, cultures and nationalities to have a sense of belonging.
To deliver through four programme areas Events, Education, Social, Health and Wellbeing
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Empower diasporas to build their confidence through the arts to promote health and wellbeing. Enabling them to have the opportunities to recognise their own value and skill sets to have a positive contribution to society in Cumbria.
We work with partners to share experience, resource and ideas in order to effectively deliver projects and communications in order to mutually benefit the communities.
We work with other organisations providing specialist advice and services to ensure that there is equitable access to public information for hard-to-reach diasporas.
We influence decision-makers to recognise the untapped resource within diasporas that live and work in Cumbria to boost the economy.
Through our work with partner organisations, we promote Cumbria as a welcoming county which in turn will attract and retain diasporas that will enrich the community as a whole.
We work collaboratively, at a strategic level, to create a heritage and culture centre, encompassing a community cookery school and that will provide a platform to deliver an international arts festival.
We educate the wider community so that everyone recognises the value of diasporas which will promote societal cohesion.
Specialism: Equality & Diversity
Contact Details
Phone: 0300 302 0924
Address:
Rooms H003 & H004, Homeacres
University of Cumbria
Carlisle CA3 9AY
https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/multiculturalcumbria
https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FMCultureC
https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_cumbria/ |
Muncaster Visitor Management Ltd
Area: Copeland
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
The object of the company is to be a not for profit organization with all net revenues generated used to facilitate the sustainable prosperity or Muncaster Castle, estate and garden's for the benefit of visitors and the communities associated with Muncaster castle.
We are one of the largest rural employees for West Cumbria also offering a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Castle and Gardens visitors attractions including birds of prey center. We also run environmental and education projects within Muncaster. We have also taken over the Muncaster Men's Shed.
Specialism: Arts & Culture
Contact Details
Phone: 01229717614
Address:
Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass
Ravenglass CA18 1RQ
https://www.muncaster.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/muncastercastle/
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Murton Parish Institute CIO
Area: Eden
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
Murton Institute was completed in August 2015 and is an excellent venue for community events.
There is a large hall with projector and screen, meeting room and kitchen.
Up-to-date information on events and facilities can be found on Facebook.
For enquiries, please call 017683 53047 or email us.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Specialism: Other
Contact Details
Phone: 07879432428
Address:
Ivy House
Hilton
Appleby CA16 6LX
https://www.murton.org.uk/murton-institute/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053804305965
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MusicLinks
Area: Barrow, Carlisle, Eden, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
MusicLinks works to educate the public in the art of music. We assist disadvantaged people and communities by responding to the needs of those living at risk of isolation and/or living in rural areas, primarily young people and those with disabilities.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
MusicLinks regularly runs a range of projects that are developed annually in response to emerging needs. Our main project, which has been running for a decade, is called JamTent (at Kendal Calling). You can learn more about the project via our website. If you or your community group are interested in taking part in the project please get in touch. JamTent is free and regularly invites artists, voluntary and youth groups, special schools and care providers, to take part.
Specialism: Arts & Culture
Contact Details
Phone: 07788646259
Address:
Woodside
Garth Row
Kendal LA88AY
http://www.music-links.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/JamTentTeam
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Mycelium Thinking CIC
Area: Barrow, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
Mycelium is our muse to reimagine connections with inner worlds, each other, and wider ecologies. We aim to empower people to create a world more sustainable and flourishing for all.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Environmental Arts Workshops (Writing, Crafts, Music, Poetry). Outdoor Learning, Health & Wellbeing Mushroom & Nature Walks Artistic Creation (eco-friendly) Performances
Specialism: Arts & Culture
Contact Details
Phone: 7809293829
Address:
23 casson street
ULVERSTON la127jq
https://myceliumthinking.co.uk
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N-Compass - towards a brighter future
Area: Barrow, Eden, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
N-Compass is dedicated to helping individuals and communities thrive.
We provide compassionate, person-centred support that empowers individuals to be heard, build resilience, and take positive steps towards a brighter future.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
N-Compass offers a range of person-centred services that support individuals in navigating life’s challenges, building resilience, and enhancing their overall well-being. provide unpaid carers support, advocacy services, wellbeing and mental health support, counselling services and volunteer opportunities.
Specialism: Health & Wellbeing
Contact Details
Phone: 07957448064
Address:
1 Edward VII Quay
Navigation Way
Preston PR2 2YF
http://www.n-compass.org.uk
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National Autistic Society Furness Branch
Area: Barrow
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
We want to create a society that works for autistic people
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
We provide support through our regular Adult Befriending Group.
We offer information and signposting to autistic people of all ages and their families and carers.
We offer training in autism acceptance and understanding.
We campaign alongside other groups and organisations for better services..
We challenge policy makers and service providers to create a society that works for autistic people
Specialism: Advice & Information
Contact Details
Phone: 07825995173
Address:
Hindpool Community Centre
Nelson Street
Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1NF
https://www.autism.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/714463796964382/
https://x.com/NASFurness
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National Trust - Sizergh
Area: South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
As Europe's largest conservation charity, we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. So we look after the nation’s coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits.
Specialism: Environment
Contact Details
Phone: 07900265322
Address:
Sizergh
Kendal LA8 8AE
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh
https://www.facebook.com/SizerghCastleNT
https://twitter.com/nationaltrust
https://www.instagram.com/nationaltrust |
