Funding & Development

We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of people and communities across Westmorland in Cumbria. We support work which benefits people and communities facing disadvantage, isolation or exclusion. We make grants towards revenue costs, including project and running costs, and capital costs.

Find out about Main Grants

Our Main Grants Programme provides grants of between £4,500 to £20,000 towards revenue or capital costs. Multiyear grants are available to groups who have previously received a grant.

Find out about Small Grants

Our Small Grants Programme provides grants of up to £4,500 towards revenue or capital costs. All applications for village halls, community halls and playgrounds are considered under this programme.

Find out about Step Change

Step Change is an invitation only programme, providing grants and support to help groups build their capacity.

Important Update

The Trust has recently completed a scheduled strategic review. This has resulted in a small number of changes to our eligibility criteria, and we ask all potential applicants to our 2026 grants programmes to review our eligibility criteria before applying (these are listed on the page ‘Our Priorities’). Applicants are also encouraged to contact the Trust Manager for further guidance before planning or preparing an application so we can advise you of any changes which may impact you.

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