Around 30 people attended a Partnership drop-in to find out how to apply for Community Investment Funding.
The ‘Meet the Funders’ event, in Gosforth Public Hall, also included representatives from Cumberland Council and Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) to speak about their available grant funding.
Some of the successful organisations awarded GDF Community Investment Funding – Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, Beckermet Village Association and Florence Arts Centre – attended to showcase what they had achieved.
Helen Conway, Grants Manager for Mid Copeland, said:
“The room was really buzzing, and we had some great conversations with people who’ve already received grants, plus organisations from Mid Copeland wanting to discuss potential new applications.
“I think people received a lot of information which will be invaluable when they are piecing their projects together and applying for funding.
“We offer support and help and now with the extra resource of Cumbria CVS, organisations can access a wealth of practical advice and information in a way they can understand and apply to their projects.
“Huge thanks to all the community organisations supporting the event as well as Cumberland Council, Cumbria CVS and Partnership members.”