Need funding for your community project? Come to the Fair

Time is running out for organisations wanting to attend this month’s annual Carlisle Funding Fair.

Local organisations seeking funding for all types of community projects, throughout urban and rural areas, are being urged to register for the last remaining spaces by Thursday 17 January.

The annual Carlisle Funding Fair which matches local voluntary and community groups with grant givers is taking place on Thursday, 24 January. Every year local groups benefit from thousands of pounds worth of grants from contacts made at the Fair and free spaces are still available for this year’s event.

More than 20 local, regional and national (including Lottery) funders will be attending the day-long event which also includes a range of training sessions.

Carlisle City Councillor Ray Knapton, Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement said:

"The Funding Fair provides the best opportunity of the year to obtain funding for voluntary and community projects. On average each fair generates around £1million of grant funding from contacts made on the day, which goes directly to local groups involved in a wide variety of activities including art, sport, play, youth, advice and community buildings. We look forward to welcoming all urban and rural based groups, particularly those that have not attended before".

The free event is a partnership between Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria CVS. Booking is essential.

The event will take place between 9.45am and 3pm on Thursday, 24 January at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle.

Please contact Cumbria CVS on Carlisle 512513 or visit www.carlislecvs.org.uk and follow the ‘funding’ link to download a booking form.