Useful links
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)
National body that supports sustainable rural community development
Tackling and ending racism through action and education to create a forward-thinking and actively anti-racist Cumbria; free from prejudice and systemic inequalities
AWAZ Cumbria
Providing support for formal/informal community groups and empowering the voice of BME people and communities (including migrant workers, Gypsy and Travellers)
Independent Government department which registers and regulates charities in England and Wales
Local churches working together to make our community a better place for all and to share news, events and opportunities to work and volunteer with local churches
Cumberland Council
The unitary authority for the former districts of Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland (since April 2023)
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
Cumbria's climate change and sustainability charity
Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC)
Not for profit membership organisation; representing, training and advising the parish (including town) councils of Cumbria
Membership organisation for businesses in Cumbria; providing business advice and support
Independent charity supporting investment in local communities across Cumbria via grants and donations
Cumbria CVS (Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service) offers help, advice, training and support to third sector groups throughout Cumbria
Brings together existing research and analysis resources throughout the county to provide information and intelligence for Cumbria
Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership
Networking and support organisation committed to increasing the formation, growth and sustainability of Cumbrian Social Enterprises
Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust (CWMET)
Provide grant assistance to Parish Councils, local community groups and not for profit organisations for environmental and community projects
Provide infrastructure support for organisations working with children, young people and families in Cumbria
Local Authority for Eden
Government services and information
Lake District National Park Authority
Planning Authority for Lake District National Park
LGBThq Cumbria
Cumbria's home for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and other information & advice services
Multicultural Cumbria
Enable, engage and empower diasporas to create a truly multicultural county; to break down barriers and promote a diversity of cultures
South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership (SLEDP)
The South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership is composed of interested representatives from the private, public and third sectors
Westmorland and Furness Council
The unitary authority for the former districts of Eden, South Lakeland and Barrow (since April 2023)