22 Annual Review 2026 23 Your giving options We believe that anyone can play a part in building a better Cumbria. We’re a trusted philanthropic partner – grant making experts with a deep understanding of Cumbria. We have rigorous processes in place honed over more than 25 years to make sure funds get where they’re most needed, to make the biggest difference possible. Here’s how you could get involved… 22 Annual Review 2025 Start your own fund You can start a fund with Cumbria Community Foundation for you, your family, your business or on behalf of a professional client. We offer two main options: endowment funds invested for long-term giving and flow-through funds that can make an immediate impact or you could opt for a combination of the two. An Acorn Fund is a great way of giving for those who maybe don’t have a large sum of money to invest upfront. It offers the chance to build up a named fund with us with no minimum donation or timescale for giving. The creation of a fund is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. We’ll work with you to understand your charitable goals and create a fund that addresses need in the community. You’ll receive regular reports about the grants made from your fund. Read about one of newest funds on page 5. Leave a lasting legacy You can choose to leave a gift in your will of any size to help your community for generations to come. An unrestricted legacy gift gives us the flexibility to address needs as they arise in the future. You could donate to an existing fund, such as the Cumbria Fund, set up a fund tailored to your charitable goals and causes you care about, or celebrate the life of a loved one by setting up a memorial fund in their name. Read more about legacies on the next page. Give with others If you’re happy for us to decide how your money would make the biggest impact, a regular or one-off donation to our Cumbria Fund is a good option. This fund awards grants to projects that address our grant making priorities: Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities. Or you could donate to, or fundraise for, one of our appeals, such as the Winter Warmth Appeal. We also offer a membership scheme for individuals, families and businesses where you can support our work from £50 per year. See page 25 for more information. To find out more about the different ways to give, contact us on enquiries@cumbriafoundation.org or 01900 825760, or read our Guide to Giving. Rachael Rodway A very giving and generous person Anyone can leave a gift in their will to Cumbria Community Foundation – you don’t need to be a millionaire. A legacy gift of any size will be put to very good use supporting local projects in line with your wishes. Rachael Rodway, who died in April 2022, was the founder and chair of trustees of Carlisle Foodbank, as well as being a well-respected Carlisle solicitor. She chose to leave more than £1 million in her will to benefit the Cumbria Fund, our main fund for targeting need across the county, from poverty and poor health, to inequality, community cohesion and climate change. Caroline Adams, CCF Development Manager, said: “We were delighted that Rachael entrusted her money to us to make a difference in Cumbrian communities where it is most needed. Carlisle Foodbank had previously received a Cumbria Fund grant to expand its operations in 2016, and more recently received further CCF funding from the Pappagallino and Brian & Ann Clark Funds. This paid for a part-time staff member to help run an onsite community shop, café, and social hub, which opened in 2025. It provides a vital stepping stone in helping people from selling items that are considerably cheaper than elsewhere and a welcolming space for anyone feeling isolated and struggling with their mental health. The team recently decided to rename the space Rachael’s Café to remember her and the commitment she had to the community. The day-to-day running of the café is led by 19-year-old Chloe Eland, who landed the role of Team Leader after volunteering at the foodbank. “I love helping people out – seeing them get back on their feet,” she said. Steph Humes, Operations Director at Carlisle Foodbank, said: People who come in the café ask who Rachael was and we tell them all about her. She did a lot of work behind the scenes. She was just incredible, not just for this place but for the whole community.
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