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Cumbria Community Foundation

Cumbria Community Foundation

Updated April 2025.

About Cumbria Community Foundation

Company Overview
We are an independent award-winning grant making charity dedicated to meeting the needs in our communities by providing financial support to local charities and voluntary organisations as well as supporting individuals in Cumbria. We bring people together. People who want to give their time, money and expertise so those in need can meet the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Since 1999, with the help of our generous supporters across the county and beyond, we have raised and given out almost £70 million to support more than 3,000 groups and 7,000 individuals.
Company Size 18 UK-based Employees
(Small)
INDUSTRY Other
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Cumbria Community Foundation Head Office
COCKERMOUTH, Cumbria
North West England, United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 33%
  • 2-5 years - 33%
  • 6-10 years - 6%
  • 11-15 years - 17%
  • 16-20 years - 6%
  • Over 20 years - 6%

Company Culture at Cumbria Community Foundation

The employee experience below at Cumbria Community Foundation, compared to a typical company.

76% of employees at Cumbria Community Foundation say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
Cumbria Community Foundation
76%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

100%

When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.

100%

I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.

100%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.

100%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

100%

I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.

Working at Cumbria Community Foundation

Staff training day at Gilcrux Village Hall
Trustees past and present, taken at the Annual Celebration Dinner 2025
Staff photo taken at the Annual Celebration Dinner 2025
Grant recipients Egremont Methodist Church
Grant recipients West Cumbria Rivers Trust
Grant recipients Lake District Mobility
Grant recipients Bendrigg Trust

Best Workplaces Lists

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