COMMUNITY groups are being urged to apply for funding through the Joyce Wilkinson Trust Fund.
Funding is available to groups based in the former county of Cumberland and the foundation is hoping to attract groups that benefit older people, children and young people.
Last month, £42,764 was awarded to 10 different community groups, including Aspatria Community Centre, Wigton Theatre Group, Northern Fells Group and Rosley Church. Wigton Theatre group.
Ellen Clements, senior grants and donor services officer at Cumbria Community Foundation, said: “We are enormously proud to have been able to carry on Joyce Wilkinson’s legacy since 2008. Many local projects have benefited from a share of £428,000.”
The deadline for applications is November 8. Call Ellen on 01900 825760.
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