Annual Report 2017/18

£19.6 million invested in Copeland from 2010 to 2018 2 Background Copeland Community Fund is an agreement negotiated with the Government to recognise the service Copeland provides to the nation by hosting the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) close to the village of Drigg. LLWR give the Fund £1.5 m a year for every year that the repository is operating; in addition to an initial endowment of £10m.

Copeland Borough Council and Negotiations for the Fund were due Cumbria County Council adopted the to the work of Copeland Borough policy position that the community Council, Cumbria County Council package should be agreed before the and the Nuclear Decommissioning repository could continue to operate Authority. in the Borough. Since that time Partners of the Fund are the negotiation has taken place with the aforementioned in addition to LLWR. NDA on the need to establish a fund, The partners all have representatives how it would operate and what the of the Board alongside two level of contribution would be. independent members. This is the first arrangement of this A delegated panel comprising CCC, kind agreed in the UK although similar CBC and NDA representatives meet funds have been developed in other monthly to receive applications and parts of the world. make decisions on grants under The overriding principle is that the £50,000. Fund is managed to provide a benefit to the residents of Copeland even after the Borough has ceased receiving waste. CHAIR David Moore The money received while the site is CBC COUNCILLOR operating is invested to provide long DEPUTY MAYOR term future income. This income is then spent on an annual basis to offset negative impacts. In the first few years of operation the amounts available to spend were modest but they have grown gradually over time.

Board Members

Mike Starkie David Southward David Henderson CBC ELECTED MAYOR CCC COUNCILLOR INDEPENDENT

Dianne Richardson Dr Richard Cummings Keith Hitchen Brian Hough INDEPENDENT LLWR CCC COUNCILLOR NDA

3 Chair’s Report

This year saw the seventh year of funding from Copeland Community Fund to groups and organisations in the Copeland area. Over this seven year period we have committed nearly £19.6 million in 259 grants, levering nearly £64.5 million match funding into Copeland.

Some key information for this year: l £878,709.70 of grants approved in 2017/18

l £901,136.71 of match funding David Moore l Number of grants allocated: 24 – Chair CBC Deputy Mayor

As I near the conclusion of my time as Chair of the Fund I look back over the year and admire some of the investment our Fund has The Exchange is another shining example put into Copeland. Thinking, for example, of of an innovative collaborative partnership the completion and grand openings of two initiative, promoting the connection of very different Investment projects, the upgrade business and community organisations of Rosehill Theatre and the redevelopment of for mutual benefit. I would encourage Whitehaven Foyer. Both of these projects were you to have a look at the website officially opened by HRH The Prince of Wales www.cumbriaexchange.co.uk on his visit to West Cumbria in April 2017. In this, my final year as Chair of the Fund I am also extremely proud that the Fund was I continue to be proud of what the Fund able to react so quickly in response to the helps community projects to achieve. September 2017 Millom & Haverigg Floods; This position has given me a greater insight of working collaboratively and in consultation the reach and appeal the Fund has, not only with the local community and other partners as an investor but through the hard work of to ensure that local residents’ needs were met an exceptional Fund Team. As you progress in the aftermath of this devastating localised through the report, you will see the event. outstanding results that have been The Fund made an immediate £25,000.00 achieved by this unique and inspiring Fund. donation to the Millom Disaster Fund, Our Fund Team are always interested in also supporting Millom Town Council with hearing about new projects and will continue the Fund team’s expertise in setting up to offer vital support and advice to community appropriate criteria and paperwork for the groups about planning and managing your Disaster Fund. Beyond this the Fund provided project as well as advice about funding, and of £15,000.00 to purchase giftcards which course we are always looking for new projects were distributed to individuals to enable to fund. So get in touch and tell us about your the purchase of household items and project. perishable goods destroyed in the flooding. I have also been delighted this year by the progress achieved in an exceptionally short David Moore – Chair time by the launch in February 2018 of the CBC Councillor Cumbria Exchange website. Deputy Mayor

4 Arts, Culture & Sports

Project: Vulture Club Creative Writing Project

Grant Approved: February 2018 Grant Award: £20,757.06 Total Project Cost: £27,677.06

This project will be delivered to individuals in recovery from addiction and those with a history of mental ill health/psychological/trauma based issues. The project enables Whitehaven based Vulture Club to broaden their range of therapeutic activities and open their doors for two additional days, allowing the club to offer much needed additional support to their membership from Monday through to Friday. The creation of two part-time Coordinator roles will support Vulture Club’s ongoing plans for future development. Vulture Club hope this project will enable them to welcome new people from the local community to join their confidential, safe and supportive club and benefit from taking part in opportunities for personal development and growth. Outputs The Creative Writing sessions will be l £6,920.00 of match funding led by a highly experienced tutor who will work with an individual or a group’s l 1.5 FTE Jobs Created needs using many methods, for example structured free writing, l 60 Local People Assisted in their Skills Development. communication and presentation skills and open reading, to improve self-esteem and confidence in participants. Outcomes David Rudd, Vulture Club Coordinator l Improving self esteem and confidence in said, “ We are thrilled to have received participants along with regular session the support of Copeland Community attendance to build trust within the group Fund and are confident the project will enhance our unique menu of services l To provide a safe and supportive environment by allowing us to open for our for participants to benefit from distracting members five days per week instead creative writing techniques of three.” Other funding was provided l Funding Strategy development and implementation. by Unity and Hadfield Trust.

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Project: Beckermet with Thornhill Parish Council Extension to Changing Rooms

Grant Approved: February 2018 Grant Award: £15,840.00 Outputs Total Project Cost: £21,120.00

l £5,280.00 Match Funding

l 1 Improved Facility Since 1986 the village of Thornhill has l 27 Square Metres maintained a football team, and since Improved Floor Space. 2015 has had two separate senior football teams. In 2007 after storm damage to the old changing rooms, Outcomes and a portacabin for storage which had been “added on”, the Parish Council, l To raise the aspirations of the community – in partnership with the football team, to provide a fit for purpose facility that the raised enough funding to build the community want to and can use effectively. new changing rooms building.

l Improve health and wellbeing of the They realised that the current facility community members – to continue to no longer met the needs of the provide a facility for recreation and activities. participants and additional storage space for equipment is required. There is also the possibility that the Parish Council / Football Clubs would take on grass cutting of the playing field if there is adequate storage for grounds maintenance equipment. With efforts being made to try and establish some junior football teams within the village the storage space will be required even more. Thornhill FC and Thornhill Social FC will be working with Active Cumbria and Cumberland FA to move this initiative forward but much will be dependent on recruiting the necessary help in the form of volunteers / coaches and having support from parents. “We expect the works to be fully completed and available prior to the commencement of the start of the football season in August 2018. The extension will allow the changing rooms to be used for changing purposes and remove the need for coaches and volunteers to store equipment in their own homes,” advised project lead Sam Meteer from Beckermet with Thornhill Parish Council. 6 Arts, Culture & Sports

Project: Millom Amateur Rugby League Club – Improve Entry and Egress to Millom RLFC Grant Approved: September 2017 Grant Award: £25,000.00 Total Project Cost: £55,450.00

Millom ARLC is the oldest amateur rugby league club in the world, founded in 1873. The club is steeped in this isolated community’s history. The whole facility hosts Millom Rugby, Millom Football Club, Millom Fight Outputs Club (the Flexible Ninja’s) and the l £41,540.00 match funding community gym, alongside many events held in the clubhouse – often l 1 hectare of open space improved over 1,000 people visiting during the playing seasons. l 1,000 local people with access to a community, sports facility Although the facilities were very well used and supported by a wide range l 1 improved sports facility. of people from the community on a weekly basis, the car park was in a very poor state and discouraged Outcomes attendance. Many visitors to the site, who although they appreciate the work l To raise the aspirations of the community to date and regularly comment on the l Improve health and wellbeing of community excellent amenities available, it’s the members. dangerous lack of accessible safe parking that rears its ugly head time and time again. Millom ARLC estimated that this area of the facility has cost the club in excess of £4,000 in scraping, re-filling etc. during 2015-2016 and they were throwing a pebble into an ocean.

The best value option was to undertake a huge fundraising initiative and apply for funding to ensure the access to the facility was the best it could be to keep current users and generate new users, promoting a sustainable future income. David Warren, secretary and project lead, said “the upgrading of the parking area has had a major impact and facility users can now enter the premises for events and activities without risking life and limb! The feedback has been fantastic and the difference it has made is unbelievable. The help and support from the CCF team was superb and their assistance was greatly valued.” Other funding from: CGP, CASC, own funds and RFL.

7 Community Action

Project: Whitehaven Community Trust - Mother and Baby Project

Grant Approved: April 2017 Grant Award: £12,500.00 Total Project Cost: £25,000.00

This project will provide supported accommodation for the most vulnerable young pregnant women in our community and their babies. The young women will be provided with a room furnished with a single bed, cot and all the necessary bedding, with shared bathrooms, kitchen and lounge. A second private lounge would be provided for meetings with their partners and professional agencies. This facility will encourage and improve their quality of life and raise their expectations.

“We opened the facility to our first mum in October 2017 and aim to run initially for 3 years. During this time it is anticipated that we will be able to provide help for approximately 70 young mothers and babies” Kerry Maxwell CEO for Whitehaven Community Trust

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Many of the young mums who will come into Kerry Maxwell, CEO for Whitehaven this project have probably been in care or Community Trust, said “We opened the been a looked-after child, mostly with issues facility to our first mum in October 2017 and ranging from abuse - sexual or emotional, aim to run initially for 3 years. During this neglect and being subjected to poor time it is anticipated that we will be able to parenting skills themselves. These young provide help for approximately 70 young women have low self-esteem, lack of mothers and babies; a typical service user confidence and probably have not engaged arriving with us in her second trimester and well in education. Whitehaven Community staying until her baby is 6-9 months old. Trust have identified a gap in local services As the nearest facility of this kind is in whereby a system of prioritising social Gateshead, nearly 100 miles away this will housing for pregnant teens due to their be a great asset to our local community.” vulnerability may provide shelter in the short term, can also set the young parents up to fail. With no further support many of these Additional funding of £12,500.00 was young people fail their tenancies, often provided from Whitehaven Community leading to their children being placed on the Trust’s own funds. at-risk register through interventions from social services. The project will also regenerate an empty building on Irish Street and bring it back in use. The project will create 5 new posts; 3 project workers and 2 night time security staff, these will be funded through other funding streams.

Outputs

l £12,500.00 Match Funding

l 4 FTE Jobs Created Outcomes

l 44 Local People Assisted l Provide supported accommodation to vulnerable young in their Skills pregnant women – by monitoring number of referrals Development and beneficiaries

l 300 Sq Metres of New l Break the cycle of poor parenting and reduce the number or Refurbished of children being placed on Social Services ‘at risk’ Floorspace. register – feedback from Children Services with numbers of children removed from ‘at risk’ register through the intervention of the project

l Raise expectations of the young mother and future generations by encouraging the young mother to re-engage with education/training thus improving their future employability – through questionnaire evaluation, personal testimonials, case studies and observations

l Equip the young mother with the practical skills to maintain tenancies and provide a stable home for their child – through successful move-on of young mother and baby.

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Project: Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (Cadas) - Young People’s Prevention and Recovery Service

Grant Approved: April 2017 Grant Award: £19,106.00 Total Project Cost: £38,213.00

This project provides prevention education and awareness raising sessions to young people throughout the Copeland District, plus targets those most at risk or affected by problematic substance misuse by offering both 1:1 and group therapeutic support to minimise harm and support long term change. Other project aims focus on “We have been really pleased with the improving the health and emotional interest other services have shown in our wellbeing of adults, young people service. This year has enabled us to develop and their families (including parents some great relationships with schools, youth and/or carers) in Copeland who have problematic alcohol and clubs and family support organisations who substance use issues. It also deal with substance related issues on provides support in the form a weekly basis.” of information, advice and guidance plus training to Leigh Williams professionals in Copeland who Chief Executive of Cadas work with young people and families such as social workers, foster carers, teachers and youth workers.

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Leigh Williams, Chief Executive of Cadas said, Feedback from a Copeland client who has “We have been really pleased with the interest attended a group in Hensingham this year “I can other services have shown in our service. go in feeling so negative and down and come out This year has enabled us to develop some feeling I know what I have to do to change things. great relationships with schools, youth clubs [Cadas] are always there to help and listen. They and family support organisations who deal have been a life saver for me.” with substance related issues on a weekly basis. Other funding was provided by Lloyds TSB Not only have we been able to help build up the Foundation, Cumbria County Council – Copeland capacity of those organisations but we have Local Committee, Cumbria County Council – started to create sound referral pathways to our Parent Carer Family Support and Cadas’ specialist support for those most vulnerable. This own funds. has enabled us to make a real difference in the lives of some young people and their family members as they received an intensive package of support”. Outcomes l Young people will understand the harm that can be associated with drug and alcohol use and experience an increased ability to make informed choices about their own drug and alcohol use

l Young people will experience increased Outputs self awareness and emotional resilience, l 1.13 FTE Jobs Safeguarded thereby identifying their own assets, resources and skills which will support l 0.25 FTE Jobs Created their recovery and foster meaningful l 30 (adults) 40 (young people) - Local change People Assisted in their Skills Development l Young people will improve their existing l 40 Young people - no of individuals relationships with family and friends and attending more than 10 sessions begin to repair the harm caused to those in a year. relationships by their drug and alcohol use.

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Project: Shackles Off - Youthwork Staffing Costs

Grant Approved: February 2018 Grant Award: £24,000.00 Total Project Cost: £72,338.38

Shackles Off is a Seascale based social project with a youth work emphasis, working with children, young people and vulnerable adults aged 7-25 years old. Young people are primarily from Seascale, however they also currently work with young people from Bootle, Gosforth, Wasdale/ Eskdale Valleys and Drigg. The project works with an average of 70 young people per month and aims to deliver 10 or more sessions to a minimum of 60 young people a year. Shackles Off is extremely connected to the local community it delivers to and is responsive to local needs e.g. the development this year of Seascale gym “buddying” system to ensure young people could continue to attend the gym.

“ We are extremely grateful to the Copeland Community Fund for recognising the importance of the work we do with young people. The grant enables us to continue to provide quality youth provision in a rural area, where otherwise opportunities would be limited.” Mandy Taylor Project Manager

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Their level of community involvement was we do with young people. The grant enables recognised in 2017 by Cumbria Police & Crime us to continue to provide quality youth provision Commissioner as well deserved winners of the in a rural area, where otherwise opportunities “Outstanding Community project” category. would be limited.” This project will support youthwork staffing costs Other funding was provided by Dulverton Trust, in support of delivery of 15 sessions per week. DONG Walney Extension Fund, FCSCT, the Mandy Taylor, Project Manager said, “ We are Methodist Church and a range of other funders. extremely grateful to the Copeland Community Fund for recognising the importance of the work

Outputs Outcomes

l £48,337.38 of Match Funding l 40 young people to achieve a recorded outcome - Plan and develop the links l 2 FTE Jobs Safeguarded programme to ensure that there is a variety l 70 Local People Assisted in their of issue based workshops for young people Skills Development to take part in

l 10 Local People Helped to Secure l 10 young people to achieve an accredited Employment, Education or Training outcome per year – for example certificated programmes such as Heart-start/Duke of l 100 Number of Local People who Edinburgh/ASDAN Access a Community/Sport/Cultural opportunity/facility l To increase the number of young people currently on the ‘Health & Well-being” l 2120 Number of Volunteer Hours programme from 12 young people to 32

l 60 Young People - number of individuals l To provide youth led activities for the attending more than 10 sessions in a year. young people of Drigg.

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Project: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project Opportunity and Adventure on your Doorstep

Grant Approved: February 2018 Grant Award: £14,027.00 Total Project Cost: £36,616.40 “This 2 year project is very exciting not just for young people but the whole The Copeland Community Safety community as it will Hub (The Hub) was formed in create much better 2016 and is based within the Whitehaven Police Station. opportunities in the The Hub brings together multiple marina than ever partners from across the before”. community to find innovative and proactive ways to tackle Gina McCabe, anti-social behaviour and to WHYP Manager provide opportunities for people to develop transferable and positive life skills. As part of the objectives of the Hub a project known as Future Pathways was piloted. The pilot saw local employers, providers of activities and other youth focused organisations coming together to deliver an 8 week programme of activities to Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4 students in local secondary schools. The University of Central Lancashire supported the evaluation and monitoring of the project. Due to its resounding success the principles of the Future Pathways are being expanded to include primary schools and other organisations working with young people. The Hub overall has been such as successful initiative that it is now being regarded as best practice and rolled out throughout Cumbria.

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Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project (WHYP) are responsible for the delivery of the activity element of the project: l all outdoor activity delivery (including Future Pathways and Junior Award Scheme for Schools). Working closely with local primary and secondary schools to engage young people in their local environment in a positive and healthy way and to support them to develop transferable life skills for their future l provision of long term exit routes for young people to remain engaged in sport/activity and general positive youth club activity l access to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme as part of their ‘Open Award Centre’ status for any interested young people following their participation in Future Pathways l for all technical expertise, equipment expenses, safety and management of outdoor activities (including outdoor abseiling) in line with their Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority commitment l for advertising and promotion of new outdoor activities (e.g. abseiling, climbing) to ensure their long term success so that the wider community can enjoy low cost accessible adventure l for delivery and management of the Sea Bins Project l joint coordination of evaluation and monitoring of JASS and Future Pathways in conjunction with University of Central Lancashire.

Inspector Mark Wear, Cumbria Police, said paddles some outdoor climbing/abseiling area “The pilot project was so successful and the equipment and orienteering course mapping feedback from the schools and many parents kit and a proportion of the salary cost. This will was so positive we had to move this project help to expand and develop the opportunities forward. Working with Whitehaven Harbour for WHYP to provide activities to local young Youth Project is not only positive for the people that will develop their potential, to programme participants, helping WHYP to understand themselves and others, to enjoy life increase its sustainability, but also will have and contribute positively to the world.” a great impact on opportunities for the Gina added “this 2 year project is very community in and around the marina area”. exciting not just for young people but the whole community as it will create much better Gina McCabe, WHYP Manager said “the opportunities in the marina than ever before”. funding from Copeland Community Fund will support the purchase of new canoes and Additional funding was secured from: Morgan Sindall, Police & Crime Commissioner and Sellafield Sites. Outputs

l 0.6 FTE Jobs Safeguarded Outcomes l 200 Local People Assisted in their Skills Development l 100+ young people aged 14-15 years old will participate in the Future Pathways l 1 Hectare of Open Space Improved project and develop essential transferable l £22,589.30 Match Funding life skills

l 150 Local people who access a l 100+ young people from local primary community/sport/cultural opportunity/ schools will gain knowledge of the marina facility environment and how to protect it

l 1 new/improved sports facility l 350+ new young people and adults will l 30 volunteer hours per annum engage in a new sports/community activity

l 100 young people – no of individuals l Long term financial sustainability of a local attending >10 sessions a year. youth project will be improved.

15 Training, Employment & Social Enterprise

Project: Inspira – Ready For Apprenticeships

Grant Approved: February 2018 Grant Award: £11,540.50 Total Project Cost: £16,920.50

The project - which will start in September 2018 - will increase the apprenticeship readiness of Year 11 school leavers in Copeland. Through a structured programme of apprenticeship focused information, practical coaching and personal skills development, the project will give participants an ‘extra advantage’ and the best possible chance of benefiting from new opportunities in the local labour market. Participants will be able to demonstrate: increased awareness and understanding of apprenticeships; improved skills and confidence for the workplace; and more effective Outputs skills for application and selection. l 1 FTE Job Safeguarded There is clear evidence of a need l £5,380.00 of Match Funding to support young people into apprenticeships in Copeland, l 60 Local People Assisted in their supported by strong anecdotal Skills Development. feedback from local employers, skills providers and young people themselves. The most recent data on Apprenticeships in Cumbria shows that the number of young people starting new apprenticeships has reduced in the Copeland area. School leavers are consistently less likely to gain an apprenticeship compared to their 18 year old peers. In 2017, only 68 Copeland 16 year olds started apprenticeships, compared to 180 Copeland 18 year olds.

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This is particularly concerning in the context of the national expectations for significantly increased apprenticeships uptake and both “This innovative programme will current and anticipated local skills needs among West Cumbria employers. help to level the playing field for Also evidence from an Inspira focus group disadvantaged young people by conducted with 31 local school leavers found a allowing them to give the best of lack of awareness about apprenticeship options themselves in competitive especially compared to traditional academic apprenticeship application options such as sixth form opportunities. The fact that there is no longer universal provision of processes.” impartial career information, advice and guidance in all schools could also be a contributing factor. Deborah Naylor Area Operations Manager for Inspira Deborah Naylor, Area Operations Manager for Inspira, said “This innovative programme will help to level the playing field for disadvantaged young people by allowing them to give the best of themselves in competitive apprenticeship application processes. They will develop a better understanding of their own skills and qualities Outcomes and of the needs of the labour market. They will l Participants will demonstrate increased work through a series of experiential activities awareness and understanding of that will be motivational and which will help apprenticeships address any gaps in their portfolios.” l Participants will demonstrate improved skills Additional funding of £5,380.00 was and confidence for the workplace provided from Inspira’s own funds. l Participants will demonstrate more effective skills for application and selection.

17 Improvements to Built Environment

Project: Thwaites Village Hall – Kitchen Refurbishment

Grant Approved: October 2017 Grant Award: £24,444.06 Total Project Cost: £35,944.06

Before The hamlet of Thwaites has 50 houses and a population of 150. 235 people access the village hall on a weekly basis from Thwaites and the “We are delighted at the transformation, surrounding areas. the upgraded kitchen is truly fantastic and so The aim of this project was to update much better than we have even anticipated.” the kitchen to make it more useable, Chris Gibson, safer and more hygienic, thereby Project Lead encouraging more people to use the facilities efficiently and increase the use of the Hall - food is a great draw! More events like Bingo could be serving buffet style refreshments while Pie and Peas could become a regular event. The Hall will be able to better serve a population in a scattered rural area. The improved facilities will provide new lines of revenue while retaining the current user base – the fortnightly soup and pudding events are highly popular. There has been persistent demand for private bookings which the After Completion Committee would like to target for additional revenue. This however could only be delivered if the catering Outputs facilities meet the demands of users

l £11,500.00 Match Funding and the specialist catering providers who need the kitchen facilities to l 400 Number of attendances at a tourism finalise their serving and reheating. attraction, community venue, sports session/ event The bar / serving area will be more efficient with serving hatches which l 11, 695 Number of local people who access will support big events like the Gala a community/sport/cultural opportunity/facility and Bonfire Night. Both events are l 1 - Number of New/Improved Community a high point in the social calendar Facilities for many.

l 200 - Volunteer Hours.

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The work was undertaken during February – April 2018 and the improvement has been transformational. The initial clearing out of the old kitchen was undertaken by volunteers to reduce labour costs. The Project will support the local Parish Council (Millom Without) Emergency Plan arrangements, with the Village Hall assisting local residents in the event of an emergency. The enhanced kitchen facilities will be a great asset in this role. Chris Gibson, project lead, said “We are delighted at the transformation, the upgraded kitchen is truly fantastic and so much better than we have even an- ticipated. Feedback from the hall users is already positive and we are looking forward to the Gala on 9 June for the grand opening. Our next phase is looking to futureproof the facility and improving our sustainability by potentially including renewable energy that will reduce our utility costs and maybe provide an income. Support, both financially and with application guidance, from Copeland Community Fund has been invaluable and we would recommend any organisation Outcomes to apply”. l To raise the aspirations of the community - to provide a modern, fit for purpose kitchen that the hall users and wider community can Other funding was provided from: be proud of and want to use for their events Sellafield Community Choices and own funds. l To support the wellbeing and social infrastructureOutcomes of the local community - by continuing to provide a village hall facility 1. To raise the aspirations of the community - To pro- where the community can undertake activities vide a modern, fit for purpose kitchen that the hall users to ensure social isolation is kept to a minimum and wider community can be proud of and want to use l Reducefor our their costs events. and make the hall more accessible to people on low incomes - 2. Evidence - Measure and analyse recorded bookings. by offering a reduced hire cost. Assess the increase in the range of activities that are supported at the hall 3. To support the wellbeing and social infrastructure of the local community - By continuing to provide a village hall facility where the community can undertake activi-

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Project: Kirksanton Village Hall – Kirksanton Community Hub

Grant Approved: June 2017 Grant Award: £25,000.00 Total Project Cost: £113,107.00

Kirksanton Village Hall contacted the Fund in September 2015 and secured a Development Grant to undertake a range of stages to get the organisation in a good position “It has been a long process but we are thrilled to to be able to move forward with have secured all the funding and are confident their proposed plans: building that the project will encourage more usage as condition survey, architect access to the building will be much easier – drawings, energy audit and as will visiting the facilities!” planning application to Copeland Anne Harrison, Borough Council. They also had Project Lead an access survey undertaken by Copeland Disability Forum. The surveys supported the need for the improvements and placed them Outputs in a stronger positon to apply for l £88,107.00 Match Funding funding both locally and nationally.

l 0.07 FTE Job Safeguarded The Kirksanton Village Hall committee drew up a building l 1 New/Improved Community Facilities improvement plan to upgrade the l 47 Sq Metres of New or Refurbished Floorspace facilities to provide a sustainable,

l 130 local people who access a community/sport/ up-to-date building for a vibrant cultural opportunity/facility. Community Hub. Some targets were achieved in 2016 i.e. roof space ventilation and insulation, and double-glazing.

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This project is to build a two storey extension to incorporate a fully equipped kitchen, a cloakroom facility, separate storage rooms, toilet facilities and access that meet the criteria of the Equality Act 2010, plus a disabled parking bay. Planning permission was granted in August 2016.

The improved facilities will: (i) encourage individuals, previously excluded due to access issues, to be included in local community events and activities,

(ii) bring more people together to cater for Kirksanton Village Hall Art Group their well-being and reduce rural and social isolation, (iii) maintain and develop a strong community, (iv) provide a safe and accessible community refuge centre.

In April 2018 all funding was secured and work commenced as soon as possible – with a celebration event before the end of the year. Anne Harrison, project lead, said “It has been a long process but we are thrilled to have secured all the funding and are confident that the project will encourage more usage as access to the Kirksanton Village Hall Gala building will be much easier – as will visiting the facilities! It’s been a team effort to get us to this point, once complete users can come to events in the building knowing that it is going to be a warm, welcoming place, where people can come and meet to socialise locally”.

Other funding from: Big Lottery, Dong Energy and Hadfield Trust.

Outcomes

l Better Access for Disabled

l Inclusion

l Health and Wellbeing

l Energy Efficiency.

21 Quality Open Spaces

Project: Cumbria County Council – R727 Viking Way - Seascale to Gosforth Multi-User Route

Grant Approved: November 2012 £100,000.00 and May 2016 £100,000.00 Grant Award: £200,000.00 Total Project Cost: £431,000.00

This project was community “The completion of this project inspired and led from the outset has been a long time coming to install a multi user route from and all credit to the local Seascale to Gosforth for the use of walkers, cyclists and horses. community for staying the The route runs adjacent to the course. It’s great to see the B5344 making use of both existing amount of people who grass verges and privately owned are using the route regularly”. fields to encourage a shift from Matthew Reeves motor vehicles to sustainable Cumbria Highways Project Lead options which will have positive environmental, community health and road safety outcomes. The project aim was to deliver a community wide benefit especially for young people accessing facilities between the two villages such as Seascale BMX track, Community Fitness Centre and Gosforth play area, youth services and both village schools. Cumbria County Council led on delivery of the project although a steering group of community residents and parish councillors drove the project forward to engage the community and raise the funding required. The project was very much dependant on successfully securing landowner permissions.

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The project steering group included the Area Matthew Reeves, Cumbria Highways Project Highways Manager, Copeland Community Lead said “The completion of this project has Fund Officer, Copeland Borough Council been a long time coming and all credit to the Locality Officer, Sustrans Area Manager, land local community for staying the course. agents, elected members, cyclists, equestrians It’s great to see the amount of people who and heritage and ecology enthusiasts. are using the route regularly”. Initial application to the Fund was in 2012 when the Fund Board approved £100,000.00 towards a much larger scheme, however other funding was not secured and the scheme had to be streamlined. In May 2016 the Copeland Community Fund Board approved a further £100,000 to meet the shortfall to ensure the project went ahead. Eileen Eastwood, Seascale resident and Parish Councillor said “I was part of the steering group who drove this project forward, all the time and effort has been very much worthwhile. Being invited to cut the ribbon at the official opening was lovely, a dream for the villagers has turned into reality, the route Other funding from: Cumbria County is very much part of both communities. A Council, Sellafield Ltd, LLWR, Mid Copeland newly formed group - Gosforth Amblers Not Partnership, Gosforth Parish Council, Ramblers - used the route for their inaugural Seascale Parish Council, Cumbria County outing. It’s definitely a cross generation asset Council Member Cllr Clarkson, Cumbria in our locality.” County Council Member Cllr Brown.

Outputs Outcomes

l 1 hectare of open space l Creation of a new Public Right of Way (Bridleway) and improved Sustrans Cycle Route

l Modal shift from private car use to sustainable transport l 4,000 local people with access to new l Provision of a sustainable transport connection for visitors - community sport/health/ particularly those arriving by train into the Lake District cultural opportunities/ National Park

facilities l Increased flora, fauna and wildlife appreciation

l 1 new/improved l Increased accessibility between communities. multi-user facility.

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Project: Arts Trust Ltd – Rosehill Arts Trust Ltd Redevelopment Phase 1

Grant Approved: June 2014 Grant Award: £1,000,000.00 Total Project Cost: £2,692,434.00

This project delivered the first stage “Copeland Community Fund was one of two of the physical redevelopment of leading and significant funders (Britain’s Energy Rosehill including: Coast was the other) for the redevelopment of l The restoration of the Oliver Messel designed auditorium Rosehill Theatre, without whom this great project l Essential renewal and repairs would never have got off the ground.” to the fabric, structure and infrastructure of the building Richard Elder, l Improved and enlarged customer Rosehill Theatre Director service and support facilities (e.g., box office, cloakrooms, heating, ventilation and toilets) for public comfort and to meet contemporary need l Improved and enlarged backstage facilities l Enlarged bar and catering facilities including a first floor 60 seat restaurant and terrace overlooking the Solway Firth l Access for all throughout (except seating in the Circle in the main theatre). Outputs The redevelopment provides the l 12 Full Time Jobs Created/Safeguarded communities of West Cumbria with (including 5 Apprenticeships) a performing arts venue of national significance, increasing audience l 14 Part Time Jobs Created/Safeguarded participation, building on the l 27,636 additional beneficiaries (over three years artistic offering at Rosehill and following opening) ensuring long-term financial sustainability. l 1 New/Improved Cultural facility The development of Rosehill offers l 1 Social Enterprise Created the best opportunity not only to provide space for more creative l 1 Hectare of Open Space Improved activity, but also to increase l 585 Sq Metres of New/Refurbished Floor Space commercial income through the restaurant facility and bar, and with l 20 + New Volunteering Opportunities the ability to host functions including l 50 Local People Assisted in their Skills Development. conferences.

24 Investment

Rosehill’s re-opening was marked with a number Other Nuclear Decommissioning Authority of celebrations, beginning with HRH The Prince funding was provided through Britain’s Energy of Wales’ visit to preview the theatre. Attended Coast, and further funding from Coastal by over 200 guests including capital funders and Communities Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation, individual donors, Alan Sekers and Thomas The Linbury Trust, WREN (FCC Environmental), Messel, son and nephew respectively of J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust, Savoy Sir Nicholas Sekers and Oliver Messel, Rosehill’s Educational Trust and National Grid. creators, along with Sellafield’s ‘community heroes’ and residents from the neighbouring residential home for the elderly and Busy Bees nursery. The Prince of Wales was greeted by an expectant crowd and a dance from the local Marcangelo Music Players’ production Clog Dance in the new courtyard. At the request of Clarence House to celebrate Rosehill’s connection with the opera house, Glyndebourne, Rosehill secured a concert by the Moldovan soprano Natalia Tanasii, a Jerwood Young Artist at Glyndebourne and Julia Outcomes Cobby, a Carlisle-based pianist, who performed Outcome 1: Substantially increase arias from Carmen, La Bohème and Rusalka and a and diversify audiences by developing song by Richard Strauss. The Prince of Wales was relationships with no less than 20 national presented with a framed photograph by Cumbria Tourism in recognition of his special contribution performers, companies and practitioners to tourism in Cumbria and guests enjoyed locally for the arts in West Cumbria by 2018 and sourced food prepared by The Green Room team ensuring excellence with 65% of audiences (including students and graduates from Lakes rating our work as very good or excellent. College catering school) before signing the Visitors Outcome 2: Significantly increased Book, where he noted HM The Queen Mother’s education, confidence and skills signature from her visit in 1964. Unveiling a plaque development and employment opportunities to commemorate his visit, on leaving HRH took for local people in our first year of away a hamper of goodies prepared in the operation, through the delivery of our restaurant. Taking Part strategy engaging with at least Richard Elder, Rosehill Theatre Director, said: 1000 school children by 2018 and through “Copeland Community Fund was one of two the safeguarding and creation of full or leading and significant funders (Britain’s Energy part time employment opportunities and Coast was the other) for the redevelopment of apprenticeships. Rosehill Theatre, without whom this great project Outcome 3: Creation of new cultural and would never have got off the ground. While it has social facility which will increase our ability been a challenge to deliver, the splendid results are to meet the needs of our communities and here for all to see, with people of all ages enjoying ensure West Cumbria is a more attractive and participating in the performing arts. and welcoming place to live, learn and work, A crucial addition to Rosehill Theatre, made not least because of its cultural provision. possible by Copeland Community Fund’s grant, Outcome 4: Rosehill is financially resilient, has been the addition of The Green Room secure and sustainable and contributes Restaurant, providing first class hospitality significantly to the socio-economic and an apprenticeship in association with regeneration of West Cumbria by attracting the catering school at Lakes College. up to 30% increase in new philanthropic/ We are enormously grateful to Copeland public funding in first year of operation, Community Fund for this considerable support, 25% increase in external hires of our making Rosehill an even greater part of the redeveloped facilities and full economic socio-economic development of Copeland impact assessment completed by 2018. and beyond.”

25 Investment

Project: Impact Housing Association – Whitehaven Foyer

Grant Approved: March 2013 Grant Award: £963,620.00 Total Project Cost: £3,618,473.13

Whitehaven Foyer has been developed to provide supported housing for 19 young people alongside a resource centre for wider community use. Foyers are projects for young people that provide “a springboard to independent living, training and work”. Foyers in Britain contain accommodation and a range of support facilities in one building. They house young people 16-25, who have been homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, who are vulnerable, lacking in life skills “ It has been a long process bringing this fabulous and who have left school with few old building back to life, this would not have been qualifications. possible without the support of funders such as Knowing the good work and positive outcomes from the Eden Foyer Copeland Community Fund who shared our and seeing the need for a similar vision and supported us through the challenges project in West Cumbria two local faced during the construction phase.” organisations – Howgill Family Centre & Impact Housing Association - came Shelly Gambles, together and formed Whitehaven Foyer Whitehaven Foyer Manager Company to develop West Cumbria’s first Foyer. The Company purchased the YMCA building in Whitehaven. This grade two listed building, though in a dilapidated state, had tremendous potential, in terms of size and location, to become an iconic Foyer. The renovated main building blends the best characters of the original building with contemporary, attractive features, creating a welcoming, vibrant space.

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This is being used to deliver a range of services, either developed by the Foyer or delivered by partner agencies. The building at the rear has been replaced with 15 flats providing a mix of shared and self-contained accommodation all with integrated support provided by a team of Independent Living Workers. In exchange for accommodation and services tailored to their needs, young people entering the Foyer will be expected to actively engage in education, employment and training; address their own development and make a positive contribution to their local community. After over five years of development and the construction phase The Foyer was officially opened on 10th April 2017 by HRH The Prince of Wales. Shelly Gambles, Whitehaven Foyer Manager said, “ It has been a long process bringing this fabulous old building back to life, this would not have been possible without the support of funders such as Copeland Community Fund who shared our vision and supported us through the challenges faced during the construction phase. The building now offers a safe harbour for the next generation of Young People and the support they need to move towards a more positive and productive future ” Other funding was provided by Townscape Heritage Initiative, Britain’s Energy Coast, Garfield Weston, Francis C Scott Charitable Trust, Cumbria County Council, Homes & Communities Agency and a number of other funders.

Outputs THE WHITEHAVEN FOYER

l 2 construction apprentice placements with main contractor Outcomes

l Secure 2 long term tenants for office l To provide accommodation for 15 space within the Foyer young people, along with services tailored to their needs, to enable young l 755 sq metres of refurbished floor space people to actively engage in education, l 15 young people tenancies established employment and training and 2 flats

l 100% of those residents in education, adjacent to the main building used for employment or training ‘move on’ accommodation for young people moving on from the main Foyer l 10 residents successfully moving on scheme, creating a staged approach for to independent living independent living l 5 full time jobs created l To complete construction of The Foyer l 150 bookings for meeting rooms. on budget.

27 Volunteer Celebrations 2017

Volunteers’ Week Events Monday 5 June Monday 5 June - Whitehaven Golf Club Whitehaven Golf Club 145 booked from 40 Thursday 8 June organisations. 134 attended Millom ARLFC plus 3 CCF board members and 5 CCF staff Volunteers’ Week is an annual event Thanks for a really good evening. Our and takes place during the first week in June to celebrate volunteering across volunteers in Whitehaven all really enjoyed the UK. The week plays a huge part it and thought the room looked beautiful in raising the profile of the millions of and the food was delicious.The feedback volunteers who regularly contribute to from Millom was also really positive - society, while inspiring others to get everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. involved too. Thanks once again - see you next year! 2017 marked 33 years since the campaign National Volunteers Week Shelley, Chief Officer, CAB was established in 1984. As part of Volunteers’ Week 2017, On behalf of Hospice at Home West Copeland Community Fund organised Cumbria, I would like to thank you and and ran two volunteer celebration your team for an enjoyable presentation events to celebrate and recognise volunteers across Copeland. evening at the Golf Club. Please convey In previous years Cumbria CVS had our thanks to all. ran these events on our behalf, this Richard Stout, Vice Chairman, year we took the decision to bring the Hospice at Home organisation of the events in-house. The events were held at Whitehaven Golf Club on Monday 5 June and I just wanted to thank you for the event Millom ARLFC on Thursday 8 June. which took place at Whitehaven Golf Club 219 people booked to attend from 59 yesterday evening. It was a truly wonderful organisations. evening enjoyed tremendously by everyone. Both rooms looked superb with It is only at an event like this that makes coloured balloons, dressed tables with confetti, sweets, hooters, party me realise just how many different groups poppers, alongside CCF pens, pencils, of volunteers there are, each and every one post it notes. doing such marvellous work. And of course Volunteers enjoyed a fun filled evening. I have to congratulate you on your They were treated to a free buffet – compering skills, fantastic! hot/cold at Whitehaven and a cold but Best wishes, Linda Wilson absolutely marvellous buffet at Millom Deputy Chairman – quiz, an opportunity to be creative with a range of art and craft items. Copeland Disability Forum

28 Volunteer Celebrations 2017

The evening also included Thursday 8 June – Millom ARLFC a free raffle, with a range of prizes including wines and 74 booked from 19 organisations. chocolates. The celebrations 59 attended plus 1 CCF board member concluded with the very and 4 CCF staff personal thanks from Copeland Community Fund – every organisation was Just a thank you for the volunteering awards - presented with a group brilliant night, Millom Baptist Church & the Volunteer Award, and a Foodbank gang say thanks for all the food you certificate to recognise and thank volunteers for their supplied the foodbank with - it will be well used and contribution. will feed quite a lot of families over the next few weeks. In advance of the events there was some good promotion via Thanks for caring. email, facebook and twitter – Jean Liney, Millom Baptist Church both CCF and partner organisations. Sadly no and Millom Food Bank coverage from the local newspapers. Thanks Paula for a lovely evening and for all your Post events there was great hard work organising it all for everyone! The buffet coverage on social media. at the Millom event was beautiful and we had a good The picture of The Gather time chatting with the other ladies on our table from (The Ennerdale Centre) reached 3,200 people. We even made other charities. It is fantastic to see just how many the local media! people there are giving up their time and skills for local causes! Another successful celebration! Angela Longrigg, Volunteer Co-ordinator West Cumbria Carers

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29 Training with CVS & ACT 2017/18

In 2017/18 the Fund continued to provide funding to Cumbria CVS to provide training and information to community groups in Copeland.

The focus again this year was on offering community groups the opportunity for free support with governance related issues e.g. with advice and guidance Action with Communities on appropriate legal structures in Cumbria (ACT) and training on roles and In 2017/18 the Fund commissioned responsibilities of management two training workshops through ACT. committee members. All of These were: which ensures groups are Running your Community Building “fit for funding”. – June 2017 One group supported in this The topics covered were funding, way were Whitehaven Lawn managing your hall and risk Tennis Club who were supported management. 12 individuals to register as a Community attended from 8 different Copeland organisations. Amateur Sports Club (CASC). This then supported the club Feedback included “All elements with their fundraising efforts. worked well. Excellent and interesting information, well Other groups supported included presented.” Copeland Stadium Trust. Starting and Refreshing The Fund also offered support Community Led Plans – September 2017 through funding of individual training places on Cumbria CVS The topics covered were how to training events; such as social develop a Community Led Plan from scratch or refresh an existing media. but out-of-date Plan. 10 individuals attended from 6 different Copeland organisations. Feedback included “Flowed well. Good use of examples and applying real situations to theory.”

30 The Copeland Community Fund Team

The Copeland Community Fund has a small team of The Copeland Community Fund is not a 100% funder, the team dedicated workers, a Fund has to help organisations source Manager, two Projects match funding. Coordinators and 3 Grants Funding Allocated in 2017-2018 - Officers. £878,710.00 to 23 projects Funding Levered from other sources in 2017-2018 - £901,136.71 Total cost Granted in 2017-2018 - The team have continued to provide £1,729,846.41 a range of specialist support and advice to a large number of The team has also continued to community groups with advice on work with a wide range of support the Copeland Community Fund and agencies and partners and have other local and national funding. regular meetings with other They have helped organisations to development workers across improve their governance, increase Copeland and the wider West their capacity in developing the Cumbria area. ability to plan and successfully deliver their project, identify and apply to national and local sources of funding.

For more information contact (01946) 598352 or email [email protected] visit us at www.copelandcommunityfund.co.uk

31 Enabling Fund 2017 and Grants Allocated

In addition to the regular grant application These grants of up to £5,500.00 have been process, the Copeland Community Fund used by a variety of organisations to meet also offers development grants. These are a variety of needs. These have included aimed at helping organisations to more help with business plans, energy audits, fully develop a project plan to allow architectural drawings and support progression by applying for funds for for third party funding. the full project.

Enabling Fund grant Activity supported Grant Amount Approved Date Distington Community Architect proposals, planning fees and £2,862.00 13/10/17 Centre energy audit Drigg & Carleton Village Hall Provision of energy audit on the hall £657.00 31/10/17 Keekle Village Hall Architects building design fees to 2,200.00 14/11/17 undertake building design and heating options Millom Amateur Architects design fees, planning fees £5,500.00 20/11/17 Football Club and Building Regs drawings Millom Amateur Purchase of dehumidifiers to dry building £799.95 31/10/17 Operatic Society due to flooding, contribution to increased utility costs Millom Pensioners Contribution to increased costs £1,000.00 19/10/17 Association Thwaites Village Hall Energy audit review and renewable £1,600.00 21/12/17 energy assessment Whitehaven Harbour Architects fees for concept design £5,500.00 27/11/17 Commissioners supporting outline business case for external funding World Health Innovation Consultation activity to support £2,344.20 14/11/17 Summit project development

Grants Allocated 2017/18

Theme Grant Type Applicant Name Project Name Total Project Grant Match Funding Location Amount Awarded Levered

Annual Annual Endowment Drigg 50,000.00 Mid Endowment Copeland

Arts, Culture Local Communities Ravenglass Railway The Sustainable £64,060.00 £25,00.00 £39,060.00 Mid & Sports Fund Museum Museum Copeland Beckermet with Extension to Changing £21,120.00 £15,840.00 £5,280.00 West Thornhill PC / Rooms, Playing Field, Copeland Thornhill FC and Thornhill Thornhill Social FC Cleator Moor Celtic Ground Improvements £16,259.15 £12,194.36 £4,064.79 West 2017/18 Copeland Egremont Crab Fair Taste Cumbria at Crab £6,000.00 £3,000.00 £3,000.00 West and Sports Fair 750 Copeland Millom Amateur Rugby Improving entry and £55,450.00 £25,000.00 £30,450.00 South League Football Club egress to Millom ARLFC Copeland Moore Arts: Millom Raising the Bar: Bigger £43,425.00 £24,725.00 £18,700.00 South (MAM) and Better Copeland Copeland Stadium Multi Use Functional £7,966.00 £3,900.00 £4,066.00 Whitehaven Trust Fitness/Gym Facility Development

32 Grants Allocated 2017/18

Theme Grant Type Applicant Name Project Name Total Project Grant Match Funding Location Amount Awarded Levered

Arts, Culture Local Communities St Benedicts Rugby Playing Facility £160,794.00 £25,000.00 £135,794.00 Whitehaven & Sports Fund Union Improvement Project Kirkgate Arts Enhancing the cultural £94,331.00 £24,000.00 £70,331.00 Whole (Arts Out West) offer across Copeland Borough

Community Local Communities Distington Big Local Distington Land £20,880.00 £10,440.00 £10,440.00 Howgate and Action Fund Development Distington

The Vulture Club Creative Writing Project £27,677.06 £20,757.06 £6,919.99 South Copeland

Improvements to Local Communities Kirksanton Village Hall Kirksanton Community £113,107.00 £25,000.00 £88,107.00 South Built Environment Fund Hub Copeland Thwaites Village Hall Thwaites Village Hall £35,944.06 £24,444.06 £11,500.00 South kitchen re-furbishment Copeland

Training, Work & Skills Fund Home to Work Ltd Skills 4 You £89,559.00 £44,500.00 £45,059.00 Whole Employment & - Large Grant Borough Social Enterprise Phoenix Enterprise Copeland Connect £370,051.03 £310,051.03 £60,000.00 Whole Centre Borough

Whitehaven Community Lowther Homeless £255,000.80 £99,712.58 £155,288.22 Whole Trust Ltd Accommodation Project Borough

Work & Skills Fund Inspira Cumbria Ltd Ready for £16,920.50 £11,540.50 £5,380.00 Whole - Small Grant (formerly Connexions Apprenticeships Borough Cumbria)

Whitehaven Harbour Apprentice Children £17,472.00 £12,972.00 £4,500.00 Whole Project and Young People’s Borough Workforce

Youth Activity Youth Fund - Shackles Off Youth Shackles Off Youthwork £72,337.38 £24,000 .00 £48,337.38 Mid Small Grant Project Staffing Copeland

Egremont Youth Egremont Youth and £83,150.00 £41,000.00 £42,150.00 West Partnership Wellbeing Centre Copeland

Whitehaven The WCT Mother £25,000.00 £12,500.00 £12,500.00 Whitehaven Community Trust Ltd and Baby Project

CADAS Young People’s £38,213.00 £19,106.00 £19,107.00 Whole Prevention and Borough Recovery Service

Whitehaven Harbour Opportunity and £36,616.40 £14,027.10 £22,589.30 Whole Youth Project Adventure On Your Borough Doorstep

TOTAL 24 Approved Grants £1,671,333.38 £878,709.70 £842,623.68

Note: There are 65 grants active in 2017-18 (excludng Annual Endowments and Loans) These were the grants allocated during 17-18 as at 31st March 2018. Subsequent changes to projects can lead to changes in final grants paid.

33 Financial Information

ValueValue of Funding of Funding by Theme by Theme 2017-18 2017-18 ValueValue of funding by Theme 2010‐2018 of Funding by Theme 2010-18

£50,000.00 £1,851,748.00

£1,851,748.00 £2,274,312.00

£158,659.36 £2,274,312.00

£478,776.11 £9,613,697.00 £9,613,697.00 £478,776.11 £31,197.07 £3,669,269.00 £3,669,269.00

£110,633.10

£764,346.00

£968,180.00 £49,4444.06 £764,346.00

£968,180.00

Annual Endowment Arts, Culture & Sports Arts, Culture & Sports Community Action Community AcIon Quality Open Spaces Youth AcIvity Improvements to Built Environmen Training, Employment & Social Enterprise Annual Endowment Arts Culture & Sports Youth Activity Improvements to Built Environmen Training, Employment & Social Enterprise Arts Culture & Sports Community Action

Community Action Quality Open Spaces

Quality Open Spaces Youth Activity

Youth Activity Improvements to Built Environment

Improvements to Built Environment Training Employment & Social Enterpriset

Training Employment & Social Enterprise

Value ofValue of Funding by Loca>on 2017‐18 Funding by Location 2017-18 ValueValue of Funding of funding by by Location Location Title2010-18 2010-2018 £10,440.00 £239,316.00 £10,440.00 £1,014,791.00 £99,000.00 £966,445.00

£99,000.00 £1,112,804.00 £99,169.06

£99,169.06

£1,788,995.00 £535,909.21 £9,497,689.00 £9,497,689.00 £535,909.21 £72,034.36 £72,034.36

£4,539,514.00 £62,157.07

£62,157.07

Howgate & Distington Howgate & Distington Howgate & Dis>ngton Mid Copeland South Copeland West Copeland Howgate & DistingtonWhitehaven Mid CopelandWhole Borough North East Copeland South Copeland West Copeland Mid Copeland Mid Copeland

South Copeland North East Copeland

West Copeland South Copeland

Whitehaven West Copeland

Whole Borough Whitehaven Whole Borough

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