Leaving a lasting legacy Many generous individuals and families choose to leave a lasting legacy of support to help the Community Foundation improve the lives of Cumbria’s most vulnerable communities, for many years to come. There are many ways to leave a lasting legacy: • Donate to an existing fund, such as the Cumbria Fund • Set up a fund tailored to your charitable goals and causes you care about • Celebrate the life of a loved one by setting up a memorial fund in their name Lilian and Ray Stuart lived a long and happy life in Cumbria, and knew they wanted to give something back to local communities once they were gone. Both born in Lancashire in 1928, the couple married in August 1956 and were together for 63 years. They moved to Cumbria in 1966 to run a caravan park at Port Carlisle on the Solway estuary, later retiring to Bowness-on-Solway Ray died in February 2019 aged 90; Lilian died four years later at the age of 94. Before their deaths, they decided to support Cumbria Community Foundation through a legacy gift. Their children explained: Ray and Lilian’s generous donation has been added to our Cumbria Fund, to support projects across the county helping communities most in need. Lilian and Ray Stuart, pictured on their wedding day in 1956 and at their golden wedding celebration 50 years later “It was our parents’ wish that some of their estate went to charities which were close to their hearts and they hoped this would particularly benefit the Cumbrian community where they lived for many years.” The Brian and Ann Clark Fund has supported the Farmer Network’s Young People Working in Agriculture programme Other supporters choose to set up a fund in their lifetime, then leave a gift in their will to grow the fund after their death. Ann Clark set up the Brian and Ann Clark Fund with the Foundation in 2016, creating a living legacy to help projects supporting disabilities, mental health issues and young people. When Ann died, she chose to leave a gift in her will, meaning the fund will continue for years to come. To date it has helped 60 local charities and organisations including the Farmer Network, which helps people aged 18 to 30 who want to start a farming-related business. Create a fund during your lifetime and watch it grow 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. As Vice Chair of Trustees, and Chair of the Main Grants committee, Kevin Walsh already gives a huge amount of his time and experience to support the Community Foundation. But to mark our 25th anniversary year, he and his wife Wendy decided they would like to do more. “Ever since I got involved in CCF I have wondered how best to personally support our work; other than the time I already offer,” said Kevin. “The Acorn Fund seemed to be an appropriate vehicle for Wendy and I to be able to start to build a community fund over time, either by regular payments or a lump sum. Having the fund available also gives us a vehicle for any bequest we may decide to allocate in the future.” For more information on setting up an Acorn Fund, email enquiries@cumbriafoundation.org or call 01900 825760. Kevin Walsh and Wendy Aldred 25 YEARS OF POWERING STRONGER COMMUNITIES 18 19
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