Eden Area funding round-up
Businesses
The two main grant schemes are:
Small business grant funding of £10,000 for all businesses in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief.
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund of £10,000 or £25,000 depending upon the property's rateable value, must be less than £51,000.
A range of information is available here, including for self-employed people: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19#business-support-grant-funds
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Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, demand for mental health services is increasing. To help voluntary and community sector organisations based in England continue to provide mental health services - or provide additional support - organisations can apply for a Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund grant.
Grants of £20,000 or £50,000 are available for projects lasting up to 12 months.
More information about this fund can be found on the Mind website.
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Neighbourly Community Fund
Giving Platform "Neighbourly" has launched a series of micro-grants to support good causes that are helping communities affected by the new Coronavirus outbreak. Grants will be awarded to existing members of Neighbourly in UK and Ireland whose work will involve supporting members of the community suffering economically, socially or from ill health as a result of the outbreak.
More information about this fund and how to apply can be found here https://www.neighbourly.com/neighbourlycommunityfund .
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Cumbria Police & Crime Commissioner Funding
Charity organisations that help victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence can apply for extra funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cumbria to help sustain their services during COVID-19.
For more information on this funding and how to apply, visit the Cumbria PCC website.
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Eden Residents Covid19 Support Fund
A £150,000 fund to support people experiencing hardship because of the coronavirus pandemic has been set up by Eden District Council.
The Eden Residents Covid19 Support Fund will boost local organisations and charities that are helping families through the current crisis.
Cash is being made available for organisations in Eden to apply, which will help them in their work in supporting Eden residents.
More information and details on how to apply can be found at www.eden.gov.uk
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Fairhill Estate Charity
The Fairhill Estate Charity is open to residents from Alston Moor and is listed by the Charity Commission as a charity for the relief of poverty. During the current Covid-19 crisis applications are especially welcome from anyone experiencing hardship.
More information about this funding and how to apply can be found here.
Alston United Charities
Alston United Charities is a small charity for residents of the civil parish of Alston Moor, who are ‘in a condition of hardship or distress’. We make grants of up to £250 to individuals, to assist with financial difficulties, health issues or disabilities, and in urgent cases can usually make a decision and issue a grant within 48 hours.
Information on how to apply can be found here.
