Cumbria Community Foundation's response to Covid-19

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CUMBRIA'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19

CUMBRIA COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND

This week, a further £78,082 was awarded from the CumbriaCOVID-19 Response Fund to projects helping communitiesget through the coronavirus crisis. Kendal Community Emergency Planning Group (KCEPG)received £5,896 to coordinate volunteers who are supportingvulnerable people who are shielding or in self-isolation. HazelBelshaw, Coordinator, KCEPG said: "We cannot thankCumbria Community Foundation enough for the generousdonation. This money is going to help our group continue withthe essential work we have been doing in helping residentsthroughout Kendal and some of the outlying villages whohave found themselves needing to self isolate."

To read more about how donations are helping communitiesrespond to the pandemic, click here. We will now be issuingmonthly newsletters, rather than weekly, and we will continueto keep you up to date via our social media sites and ourwebsite. For groups wanting to know more about funding,

please read our Applicant Guidance document before applying or contact the grants team here or call 01900825760.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

We would like to thank everyone who has donated to the Cumbria COVID-19 Response Fund. Since the Fundwas launched on 17th March, we have awarded £822,826 to 115 charitable projects across Cumbria, helpingvulnerable people affected by coronavirus. To read more about how donations are helping communities inCumbria, click here. If you would like to donate click here.

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PROUD TO BE PART OF THE FOUNDATION

Our Trustee and grants panel member, Glenys Marriott, talks about why she is proud to be part of theFoundation and its response to COVID-19, along with how the community ‘helpers’ have responded tosupport each other during the pandemic. You can read her latest blog here or watch the video below.

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KEEPING POSITIVE BY KEEPING IN TOUCH

To help adjust to our new world, People First has launched a new over-the phone support service for peoplewith learning difficulties and/or autism called ‘Keeping People Connected’.

Thanks to £10,000 from the Cumbria COVID-19 Response Fund, the organsiation, based in Carlisle can helppeople stay positive by keeping people connected. ‘Keeping People Connected’ is a helpline that connectsthose in need of support with an experienced, friendly and specialist professional.

David Blacklock, Chief Executive, said: “This is a challenging time for all of us, for those with a learningdisability and/or autism, it can be especially difficult to understand what’s happening around us and to staywell. This funding will allow us to provide vital support to some of Cumbria’s most vulnerable residents duringthe COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for making this work possible.”

SUPPORT FOR CUMBRIAN FARMERS

The Farmer Network has received £9,500 from the Cumbria COVID-19Response Fund to support its new support line for coronavirus. They canoffer farmers advice and support on topics including support schemes,sourcing supplies, preparing contingency plans and finding emergencylabour. The helpline number is 01768 818865.

Farmers in many parts of the county were already struggling after the

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wettest February since records began and are now facing the challengesof Coronavirus. Many farms run tourism enterprises that have beenimmediately impacted by restrictions but are also experiencing difficulties in sourcing supplies, disruption tomarkets, falling milk prices and concerns about what might happen to their livestock and businesses if theythemselves become ill.

Adam Day, The Farmer Network’s Managing Director said: “Farmers are isolated, particularly during lambing,which is good for reducing the spread of COVID-19 but makes them more at risk of stress and remote from thesupport available in more urban areas. This funding will enable us to provide support to farmers by listening totheir concerns, helping them apply for funding and with accessing supplies. From the onset of the coronavirusoutbreak, farmers have raised concerns as to what might happen should keyworkers or family members beunable to work because of illness. We will also help them find emergency labour where this is not availablefrom their friends and family networks.

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORT THE COVID-19 FUND

We would like to say a big thank you to Booths Supermarket for their generous donation this week.

Family owned food and drink retailer, Booths, has pledged £10,000 to the Cumbria COVID-19 ResponseFund, to help vulnerable people in Cumbria.

Edwin Booth, Chairman of Booths said: “Booths operates at the very heart of local communities and we musthelp get Cumbria get back on its feet after the devastation of this virus. The consequences of the Coronaviruswill be far reaching, complicated and touch many lives. Booths are proud to support the vital work of theCumbria Community Foundation as they assist families and communities in great need.”

LOCAL FUNDRAISERS

We would also like to thank the many groups and individuals who are supporting the Cumbria COVID-19Response Fund by fundraising. Here is a list of some of the recent challenges and support we have received.

Lakeland Trails and Inov-8 are supporting the Cumbria COVID-19 ResponseFund by hosting the Stay at Home Staveley virtual run this Saturday, 9th Mayand anyone can join in.There are prizes to be won and even one for the most innovative photos, so getcreative! For more details on how you can register click here.

Carlisle United Football Club’s director of football, David Holdsworth, hasteamed up with a number of former friends and colleagues from the sporting world and beyond, with the aim toraise as much money as possible for charities, including the Cumbria COVID-19 Response Fund. Find outmore here.

If you want to participate in your own challenge for the fund, you can set up a fundraising page linked to theCumbria COVID-19 Response Fund here. You can download our fundraising guide here. Please get in touchhere and let us know all about it.

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KEEPING IT LOCAL

Eden Artisan Craft Retreats is donating 10% of sales and RiverbankCatering in Kendal is donating £1 from every six-portion family traymeal directly to the Cumbria Covid-19 Response Fund.

Mel from Riverbank Catering said: “We have been seeing theincredible work that Cumbria Community Foundation has been doingto support vital services around our area in this time of need and wewanted to help in any way possible.

“Our range of meals was developed initially to be ready to help cater for emergency provisions in our areaduring the covid-19 pandemic. We have seen a real need to provide these meals to anyone who requires them,as many are struggling to source and prepare high quality, nutritious and affordable meals at this time. Ourethos has always been to use local, buy local and support local and we are delighted to be able to helpcontinue the great work."

LAURA'S LOVE FOR CUMBRIA

Laura Rosenzweig of Laura’s Loom is contributing some of her earnings topeople who are in a less fortunate place. Laura has been weaving for over25 years and started collecting wool from Cumbrian and Yorkshire Dalesfarms about 12 years ago. Over the years she has built up a small businesson the back of local wool, all with the loyal help of a network of localfarmers and regional mills.

Laura Rosenzweig said: “I am aware of the good work of CumbriaCommunity Foundation since it gave a grant to Sedbergh Town Band a fewyears ago. Recently I took a deeper look at the website and saw that theFoundation is able to help in all manner of ways, disbursing funds to a widevariety of projects that help with many different needs. It’s not alwaysobvious who is and isn’t struggling; there are many who put a brave face ona difficult situation. Through the Foundation I am confident that mycontributions will reach those who need it most.”

COFFEE WITH A HEART

Red Bank Coffee, based in the heart of the Lakes Districtis donating all profits from the sale of its Moonshinecoffee to the Cumbria COVID-19 Response Fund, for theduration of the current crisis.

Tom Prestwich, Founder of Red Bank Coffee, said: “Iwanted to support our local community, and I felt thatCumbria Community Foundation was better placed todetermine where the funds might be allocated most effectively. Although Red Bank is based in Coniston, ourcustomers are spread far and wide throughout the county, and I wanted to repay the support that they havegiven us.”

WE WILL LISTEN BETTER

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WE WILL are a group of young people leading change in youth mental health across Cumbria and beyond.Based in Maryport and noticing a gap in the provision of youth mental health services in their area and seeingso many families struggle to get help, they decided to join together and do something about it.

Listening better is a vital skill that can save relationships, health, and lives. The WE WILL campaign is askingyou to be THAT person who steps up and LISTENS BETTER to young people and each other.

WE WILL, will you? Watch JUST LISTEN their new film - HOW to listen better here.

ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

Please stay vigilant of the threat from fraudsters exploiting the COVID-19 outbreak to steal money andsensitive data online. Everybody can find advice for their online safety and internet security from the NationalCyber Security Centre here.

Cumbria County Council welfare booklet will be distributed to every household in Cumbria. The information isnow also available online here.

YOUR RESPONSE IS NEEDED

Cumbria Community Foundation's response to Covid-19

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Healthwatch Together want you to tell them your story, so that they can understand how the people ofCumbria and Lancashire have been affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. HealthwatchTogether will then use this data to inform further responses by public and community sector organisations.

This is a survey aimed at individuals, please feel free to circulate this to your contacts if you feel this isappropriate. People who have responded to version 1 can also respond to version 2. Click here to start thesurvey.

SHARE YOUR COVID-19 STORIES

If you, your family or business are helping support communities inCumbria during the COVID-19 pandemic we would like to hear all aboutit. Please get in touch here and tell us your story.

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