Cumbria Community Foundation - Contains information on applying for grants and donating money to the Foundation. There are also details of the Cumbria Community Recovery Fund which has been set up to alleviate the effects of Foot and Mouth disease.
Voluntary Action Cumbria - Helpful advice to enable rural people to take positive action to enhance their community.
Barrow and District Council for Voluntary Service - Works towards the development of the local voluntary and community sector. Specialises in giving advice, support and consultation on issues which effect the regions voluntary groups and organisations. Based in Barrow-in-Furness.
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