Almost £90,000 to fund equipment for more than 300 youngsters
St Josephâs Catholic High School, Workington. Remote learning
Almost £90,000 has been awarded to provide IT equipment to more than 300 children and young people across Cumbria.
The equipment will help teaching to be carried out remotely as lesson remain virtual for most pupils.
Cumbria Community Foundation awarded the money to ten schools from various funds, including the Mary Grave Trust, the Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund and the Westmorland Family Community Fund.
The Mary Grave Trust would normally have supported young people travelling abroad through educational or youth group trips, work experience or gap year activities. Due to the current travel restrictions, the Foundation has instead used this funding to help young people study from home.
iCan Fitness who has received a chunk of money through the Cumbria Community Foundation It’s a welcome start to the year for good causes across Cumbria after they received a share of almost three quarters of a million pounds. The money came from funds set up by local people and businesses including Castle Green Hotel, Herdy and the Westmorland Family, which are administered by Cumbria Community Foundation. Twenty six community groups received support to deliver activities that will tackle mental health issues, help those with disabilities, provide advice and guidance to people on low incomes, offer hospice and bereavement support, purchase equipment for emergency rescue services, and assist older people who are vulnerable or isolated. 21 people also received financial support to help with further education and training costs.