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Pollinator project creates 4.2 hectares of nature-rich habitat across Cumbria
A council and wildlife trust partnership has won a DEFRA award after transforming 22 sites into meadows and community gardens for pollinators and people.
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Carlisle Foodbank founder leaves £1m to Cumbria Community
Caroline Adams, development manager at CCF, said: "We were absolutely stunned and delighted to learn that Rachael Rodway had left this incredible gift in her will to Cumbria Commu ...
Cumbria charity run to address mental health stigma
The 'Stride Against Suicide' event will return to the region next month to encourage open conversation about wellbeing.
Penrith firefighters and musicians unite for charity event
An upcoming music event at Rheged will see emergency workers and local artists raising funds for charity.
Ten-day charity bike ride links 18 pension funds with local causes across England
Ewan McCulloch has cycled around 1,300km across England, with partner pension funds using the route to raise money for charities in their own communities.
104 Cumbrian athletes receive £72,600 boost towards coaching, travel and competition
Athletes aged from nine to 66 across Cumbria are sharing £72,600 through the GLL Sport Foundation, alongside free access to Better leisure facilities.