Carer Support South Lakes Fundraising Officer, which is funded by the David Snowdon Trust, has since her employment:
- Identified and completed 6 grant applications
- We have been successful in two of the applications resulting in £20,000 for 3 years to support our
- Volunteer led services and £5000 which has been towards capital costs
- We are awaiting decision from 3 grant funders which if successful will support the organisations growth, one application is for £160,000 over 3 years. This application will be to support the growth of services within the organisation. The other 2 applications are restricted to Volunteer services and project costs, resulting if successful in a further £15,000
- We have been unsuccessful in 1 application
- We have 3 applications to be submitted to funders, these include Cumbria Community Foundation, Frances Scott Trust and the Walney Extension fund, these bids are to support the health and wellbeing of our Young Carers
The David Snowdon Trusts grant has already made a significant difference which has a direct impact on Carers and the support that Carer Support South Lakes are able to provide.