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Carlisle City Council is providing local businesses with free access to its local business support and grant portal provided by Open4Business. This is tailored for the Carlisle area and includes local, regional and national schemes.

Business can also search for funding relevant to their size and sector. To use the portal, you will first need to register with Open4Business.

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Arts Council England ...
We champion, develop and invest in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives.
Disability Grants - Charitable Funding for the Disabled ...
Find disability grants in the UK towards the high cost of having a disability
Community Grants | Cumbria County Council ...
This page provides information on Neighbourhood Forum grants and links to application forms and guidance notes. How to apply for funding, Grant eligibility, What funding is available
Cumbria Community Foundation ...
Connecting people who care with causes that matter
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership ...
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership is providing a strategic lead on all activities contributing to the county’s economic growth. Working with our partners, we are investing over £60 million in the Cumbrian economy to stimulate economic growth.
Cumbria Waste Management Environmental Trust ...
Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust provides grant assistance to Parish Councils, local community groups and organisations for environmental and community projects.
Heritage Fund ...
We fund heritage projects of all sizes. Heritage can mean different things to different people. It can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations.
My Funding Central ...
Affordable funding search for charities and VCSE's in England Annual subscription fees from £50 to £300 FREE where annual turnover is up to £30,000 p.a.
Spacehive - Crowdfunding For Local Projects ...
Fund projects that make local places better. Millions in matchfunding available. Crowdfund a project idea on Spacehive now.
Sport England ...
We fund projects and organisations small and large that help people to get active.
The National Lottery Community Fund ...
The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK, raised by players of The National Lottery
Turn2us ...
Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough. We provide financial support to help people get back on track.

Carlisle City Council Grants

Business Support News and Grants
Carlisle Educational Charity ...
Providing Financial Help for Students from Carlisle District.
Community Events Support Application Form ...
The aim of the Community Events Support Fund is to encourage local people to come together, enhance community spirit and celebrate our great city and heritage.
Community Events Support Guidance Notes ...
The aim of the Community Events Support Fund is to encourage local people to come together, enhance community spirit and celebrate our great city and heritage.
Homelife Carlisle Improvement Agency Grants ...
Homelife Carlisle has various fully funded home improvement grants to help you and your family stay safe and warm, promote independence in your home and to keep you healthy and well in your home.
Housing Grants ...
Financial assistance up to £30,000 is available to provide aids and adaptations, so that people who need help to gain better access to, or within their home, can maintain their independence for as long as possible.
Sports and Club Development Grants ...
Carlisle City Council Sport Development and Physical Activity Grant Award Scheme

Resources, Support and Advice

Active Cumbria :: Home ...
Home About Us The Team The Advisory Board Insight & Data Activities & Sports Be Healthy, Be Active Workforce PE & School Sport News About Us Share Active Cumbria, the Sport and Physical Activity Partnership is one of 43 Active Partnerships in England and is hosted within Cumbria County Council’s Public Health Team.
ACT Home | cumbriaaction.org.uk ...
ACTion with Communities in Cumbria is the community development organisation and Rural Community Council for Cumbria with over 65 years of experience assisting communities to achieve their aspirations
Carlisle City Council Funding and Development Officer ...
Funding advice and support.
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) ...
CAfS promotes low carbon living, energy saving and reduced use of fossil fuels throughout Cumbria.
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce ...
Whether you're just starting-up or are well-established, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce are the go-to organisation for the support your business needs.
Cumbria CVS ...
Cumbria CVS (Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service) offers help, advice, training and support to third sector groups throughout Cumbria.
Cumbria Observatory ...
The aim of the Cumbria Intelligence Observatory is to bring together existing research and analysis resources throughout the county, working jointly with partners, to provide information and intelligence for Cumbria.
Ethical fundraising, sustainable giving | Fundraising Regulator ...
We regulate charity fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work to improve fundraising standards and build public trust.
360Giving GrantNav ...
Search, explore and download UK grant data from funders publishing open data to the 360Giving Standard
Indices of Deprivation Explorer ...
Identifies indices of deprivation by local ward area
Inspiring Impact ...
Inspiring Impact is a UK-wide collaborative programme, working with the charity sector to help organisations know what to measure and how to measure.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising ...
Here you’ll find introductory information for fundraising, in-depth guidance, as well as information on rules and regulations for fundraising and CIoF’s compliance programme.
Organisational Diagnostic Tool ...
Diagnostic tool to analyse your organisation and identify areas that could be developed to improve organisational strength. It is not linked to any funding programmes and it is completely free to use.
Small Charities Coalition ...
We help small charities access the skills, tools & information they need to get going and do what they do best.
Social Value UK ...
The National Network for Social Value. Changing the way the world accounts for value, putting people's lives at the heart of decision making.
The Charity Commission - GOV.UK ...
We register and regulate charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence. Charity Commission is a non-ministerial department.
360 Giving ...
360Giving supports organisations to publish their grants data in an open, standardised way and helps people to understand and use the data to support decision-making and learning across the charitable giving sector.

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New Round of £25,000 Business Boost Competition Launched

Business, Enterprise and Regeneration

27 June 2022/Categories: Grants_and_Funding

Support is available to help entrepreneurs launch a new business or enable existing SMEs to bounce back from economic challenges.

The Business Boost competition is designed to help small businesses bounce back from economic challenges, and boost the chances of new start-ups. The scheme can help those wishing to start, grow or revive a small business.

The winner will be awarded a £25,000 grant.

The competition is open to UK resident entrepreneurs and businesspeople aged 18 and over. Entrants' businesses must not have an annual turnover exceeding £500,000 or have received over £50,000 in private funding in the past two years.

The deadline to apply is 17 August 2022.

How To Apply

Next deadline: 17 August 2022.

For more information, visit the Simply Business website.

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