Cumbria Community Foundation - Annual Review 2021

10 11 WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER Become part of our family of donors Giving in your lifetime Giving something back to the community is important to Jim and Eve Johnson. “We think it’s only natural for those who may not have experienced serious hardship in their lives to wish to do what they can to help those who are in difficulty in their community. But the problem can often be, how best to do that?” “Cumbria Community Foundation ticks all the boxes”, says Jim. “They have a deep insight into not just where the major needs are, but also how to achieve the best outcomes. Eve and I are both strong advocates for the Foundation, and, as a serving Trustee, I encourage as many people as I can to become involved in their work. It really does make a genuine difference to so many lives.” Leaving a legacy Born in Westmorland, George Kipling lived and farmed at Burgh by Sands. He cared about his community and rural life and decided to leave a gift in his will. His executors established two funds at Cumbria Community Foundation: the Kipling Fund for Older People and the Kipling Fund for Young People which enable young and old people in Cumbria to improve their lives. To discuss the right option for you, call Jacqui Currie, Head of Development: Telephone: 01900 820820 | email: jacqui@cumbriafoundation.org CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE Why give locally? Grants from Cumbria Community Foundation make a real difference to the most disadvantaged people. Those grants are made possible by our generous fundholders and supporters: ordinary people and businesses who want to invest in and give back to their local communities. Why give through the Foundation? • We are a local organisation with deep roots in the community • Our staff, trustees and grants committee members have broad knowledge of community issues and needs • We have unrivalled knowledge of the charity and community sector in Cumbria and have won national awards for the quality of our grant making • As a community leader, we bring together ideas and resources to create positive, lasting change • We provide personalised options, tailored to meet your individual charitable and financial goals • We offer various ways for you to give, so that you can support the causes you care about • We can partner with your professional advisor to create a planned approach to your charitable giving • We handle all administrative tasks making it easy for you to give • We offer you all the tax advantages of giving to charity • We help you create a personal legacy with lasting impact • Our endowment model means your gift keeps giving forever The Young Persons Opportunity Fund was established by a generous couple who remain anonymous, and focusses on supporting young people across the county from challenging backgrounds. They said: “After a very tough year of lockdowns, disrupted education and outdoor activities, we are really keen to support young people getting back on their feet and for the fund to offer opportunities for personal development.” Brathay Trust received £20,464 to work with 30 young people from Barrow who are at risk of offending, may be disengaging with education and would benefit from positive support.