Cumbria Community Foundation - Annual Review 2021

4 5 WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP Working in partnership Addressing the needs of our communities and the root causes of the problems that they face is at the heart of our work. We know that promoting positive changes in society is a long term and complex process. That is why we bring together people and organisations from across the county, with knowledge and lived experience, to help shape our grant making programmes and to deliver system change. We also work in partnership and promote collaboration between groups and funders. Why? Because in Cumbria we are stronger and more effective by working together. Increasingly, we work with donors and supporters to develop a more programmatic approach to our grant making. Last year we announced the launch of the £2.8m Transforming West Cumbria three-year social investment programme to help the area’s most vulnerable communities. Forming part of Sellafield Ltd’s social impact multiplied SiX programme, we are delighted to announce that further investment of £1.2m from Sellafield Ltd has enabled us to expand the programme to deliver a range of mental health and wellbeing services through an inspiring collaboration led by the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership. Please visit www.cumbriafoundation.org/transforming-west-cumbria to find out more. ADDRESSING HEALTH INEQUAL ITIES When I sold my business and decided to invest some of the proceeds in my local community, Cumbria Community Foundation took the time to listen. They introduced me to various organisations and the projects we ultimately supported are a good fit with my areas of interest and my values. We’ve quickly built up a good collegiate way of working together. They have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the county’s issues and the people trying to address them. The funds are administered with clarity, transparency and efficiency. Jim Bowers, Cumbria Communication Project Fund “ ” Tackling inequalities We’ve worked with a network of local NHS charities and partners to deliver new funding programmes to improve health and wellbeing for residents, and we will continue to advocate for additional funding to support our communities on the road to recovery. The Psychological Support Fund was set up thanks to funding from the NHS and Cumbria County Council to support third sector organisations responding to an increase in people struggling to cope. Peter Rooney, Chief Operating Officer for NHS North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “I’m really proud that we have been able to create this partnership approach of health, care and third sector working with – and for – our community. Working together is the key to doing the best for our community, supporting population mental wellbeing, promoting positive mental health and psychological resilience in individuals and in local communities. We hope this is a step towards future collaborations.” We have also worked with local philanthropist Jim Bowers, a passionate and recognised expert in early child education. The Cumbria Communication Project has grown from an initial idea to embrace a number of key organisations in the county including the University of Cumbria. The project focusses on early language development in children from low-income families and will tackle inequalities in the education. 2 4 5 Objectives covered: building resilience supporting enterprise TransformingWest Cumbria 2020-2024 Building organisational resilience and sustainability Sellafield Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority are funding the initiative, which will be delivered by Cumbria Community Foundation. It aims to put local people in charge of their own futures by empowering neighbourhoods to create transformational change. The programme will focus on: The projects within the Transforming West Cumbria programme include these here: family wellbeing financial education mental health and wellbeing community activism inspiring young people Bedrock • Builds the resilience, capabilities and financial sustainability of third sector organisations delivering vital services in West Cumbria. • Co-designed and delivered in partnership with Cumbria CVS, Social Enterprise Acumen, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership. • Bedrock comprises 3 programmes: – Bedrock Awards: Two-stage ‘award’ programme of tailored 1-2-1 support and development grants for established organisations. – Bedrock Basics: 1-2-1 advice and support programme. – Bedrock Digital: grant awards to develop digital know-how and service delivery. Inspires, encourages and nurtures , both new and existing social enterprises. • Co-created and delivered in partnership with Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership and Cybermoor Services Ltd, • The Spark programme offers 3 Levels of support: – Level 1 – THINK IT: Support to aspiring entrepreneurs and community activists to help understand the concept of social enterprise and consider it as a new business model. – Level 2 – TRY IT: 1-2-1 tailored support and development grants for new and existing social enterprises to help trial and test new ideas or services. – Level 3 – GROW IT: 1-2-1 tailored support and development grants for existing social enterprises to help increase impact and build sustainable business models. £4.4m fund to help West Cumbria’s most vulnerable communities Delivered in partnership by Cumbria Community Foundation – www.cumbriafoundation.org/transforming-west-cumbria 1 Resilient Economies Social Impact Multiplied Objectives: 2 Thriving Communities 3 Social Value Chains 4 Sustainable Incomes 5 Collective Impact 6 Improve Performance Key findings from Cumbria Community Foundation’s West Cumbria Opportunities and Challenges report revealed: More children in care than in any other part of Cumbria Low rates of business and social enterprise start-ups 3,900 children in the West Cumbria region live in poverty 10,000 £10,000 households with an income of less than Teenagers achieve fewer GCSEs than the national average 1 in 4 people over 16 has no qualifications High levels of youth unemployment 20,000 More than people in debt Supporting entrepreneurial talent Spark • Empowers aspiring young entrepreneurs aged 10-25 to have their ideas and ambitions realised. • Annual competition delivered in partnership with Centre for Leadership Performance. • Positive Disruptors: – Breaks down barriers to engage and inspire young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds. – Provides a package of support including grant funding, coaching, mentoring, inspirational workshops and visits to local businesses. Unlocking entrepreneurial spirit Positive Disruptors Improving financial capability Financial Wellbeing • Empowers people to address financial issues, break cycles of indebtedness and support families to thrive. • Co-designed and delivered in partnership with Allerdale Citizens Advice and Copeland Citizens Advice. • Financial Wellbeing provides: – 1-2-1 financial health checks and advice to individuals/ families, financial planning resources and information. Increasing mental health provision Mental Health & Wellbeing • Provides comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support to people with low level mental health issues in West Cumbria. • Co-designed and newly formed by the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership. • The programme: – Builds a collaborative and sustainable third sector mental health provision for both adults and children. – Improves communication between statutory, third and health sector organisations. – Provides an improved service for people with multiple needs. – a positive catalyst for long-termchange 2 2 1 1 4 4 5 5 Objectives covered: Objectives covered: Objectives covered: 2 2 4 5 5 Objectives covered: • Improves the lives of some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families in West Cumbria. • Seven third sector partnerships have been funded to provide services that: – Give parent and families the confidence to actively engage and support their child’s development. – Support children to build emotional resilience, particularly at critical transition points in their lives. – Deliver early years (0-5 years) interventions and intensive family centred support. Working in partnership with families to improve everyday lives Family Wellbeing 1 2 4 5 Objectives covered: Inspiring youth community action #CanDo • Encourages young people aged 10-25 to make a positive difference to their community or local environment. • Projects, which are decided by young people, will raise aspirations and confidence by: – Empowering young people from disadvantaged communities to volunteer, lead change and take action in their communities. – Encouraging young people to have a voice, be heard and give back to their local community. 1 2 4 5 Objectives covered: