Grants worth almost £370,000 awarded to community groups 19/04/2021 Bee Unique received £2,000 from the CCL Secure Community Fund and the Shepley Group Fund to purchase sensory and tactile play equipment for community events Community organisations in west Cumbria have been awarded almost £370,000 in funding. Cumbria Community Foundation distributed the cash to 44 charitable organisations at its recent West Cumbria Grants Committee. The money came from funds set up by local people and businesses including Lord Egremont, CCL Secure, LLWR, Shepley Group and Sellafield Ltd. Two individuals also received grants to support their career development through educational grants. Helping to improve digital connectivity, Isel Valley Community Partnership CIC received £15,000 from the Tallentire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to bring fibre broadband to rural homes in the Blindcrake area.