Charities in Cumberland
There are 934 registered charities based in and around Cumberland. 713 of them (76%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people290
- Education270
- Arts and heritage135
- Disability85
- Poverty and hardship59
- Older people57
- Animals33
- Environment33
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 633 of the 934. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 510 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Cumberland
5 of the 290 we found.
West Cumberland Choral Society
CA27 · Income under £10k
The aim of the society is to promote the development and enjoyment of choral singing in West Cumbria. The society at present has only an adult choir, though young people 15/16 years of age would be welcome.Several…
West Cumberland Division Girl Guides
CA28 · Income under £10k
We give girls and young women a voice.We provide a unique girl-only space.We promise equality and diversity.We provide fun and friendship, in a safe environment.
Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project
CA28 · Income £100k to £1m
Personal development opportunity for young people utilising outdoor adventure activity, sport and Youth work. The Project serves West Cumbria and works in partnership with schools and other organisations as well as our…
Egremont Youth Partnership
CA22 · Income £100k to £1m
Provide facilities for young people in the egremont and locality area of copeland, west cumbria. we do this by running youth club activities at our center base; the core, chapel street egremont as well as outdoor…
South Whitehaven Youth Partnership
CA28 · Income £100k to £1m
South Whitehaven Youth Partnership aims to provide neighbourhood youth work activities to provide informal education; develop the skills and opportunities of young people; provide advice, information and practical…
Education charities in Cumberland
5 of the 270 we found.
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
CA2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Funds historical and archaeological research with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. Operates a website with accessible heritage information. Support local historical…
Carlisle Schools' Partnership
CA2 · Income under £10k
Lead teachers of Literacy in each school receiving training from an expert consultant on the teaching of grammar (June 2015).
School Lands Educational Foundation
CA4 · Income under £10k
upkeep of property grants to parish church and any needy people in parish
Silecroft School Educational Charity
LA18 · Income under £10k
Donates monies to children/young people the general public/mankind
Keswick School Charitable Trust
CA12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Assist the Governors of the Keswick School. Promoting and supporting the education of children attending Keswick School.
Arts and heritage charities in Cumberland
5 of the 135 we found.
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
CA14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Trusteeship of museum building and collections
Whitehaven Theatre of Youth
CA24 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a performing arts group for youngsters aged 7 to 18. We aim to develop and promote young people by educating in all aspects of the performing arts.
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery Management Limited
CA12 · Income £100k to £1m
The company is established to provide at the museum and art gallery facilities and premises to advance the education of the public in the arts and crafts and the natural and cultural history of keswick and the…
The Friends of the Beacon Museum
CA28 · Income under £10k
We have had a joiner install 'protectors' surrounding 2 valuable paintings to protect them from any wilful damage whilst on display in the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, Cumbria. We are members of BAFM and local History…
Senhouse Museum Trust
CA15 · Income £100k to £1m
Manage and run a museum for the benefit of the public and offer educational services to children and others, and create public events to inform the public about the Roman presence in west Cumbria. The museum offers free…
Disability charities in Cumberland
5 of the 85 we found.
Cumberland Occupational and Social Centre
CA25 · Income £100k to £1m
The Charity provides Occupational & Social activities to people with physical disabilities over the age of 18 years.These activities include interacting with Social Media, domestic skills, excersise and challenge…
Cumbria Cerebral Palsy
CA1 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity operates a day centre for adults with complex physical and learning disabilities within Carlisle. The charity also runs four shops which generate an income from donations that are sold on. The charity…
Independent Community Autism Activity Network
CA13 · Income under £10k
I CAAN is a group of volunteers that organise activities for people with autism and their families in Allerdale and Copeland
Autism Support Allerdale and Copeland
CA14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide a variety of activities, workshops, day trips for children and young people who have Autism. Have themed parties and craft workshops, visit museums etc to aid the education for our group members. Day trips in…
Copeland Occupational and Social Centre
CA25 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing confidence building activities for people with physical disabilities
Poverty and hardship charities in Cumberland
5 of the 59 we found.
The Heysham Fund
CA3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Grants given to individuals living in Carlisle and District who are suffering financial hardship due to ill health.
Brampton Food
CA8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Brampton Foodbank operates in rural areas east of Carlisle, offering relief to those facing financial hardship. We provide emergency food, toiletries, and household essentials, as well as signposting to advice and…
Carlisle Vineyard Church
CA2 · Income £100k to £1m
The advancement of the Christian faith including missionary activities in the UK and also including, but not limited to, the planting of new churches and organisation of congregationsThe relief of sickness and financial…
Povertyswap Limited
CA14 · Small charity, income under £100k
We resource community led projects in places where there is poverty creating need, lack of opportunity and suffering. We can provide grants that will create sustainable improvements focussing on Homes, Health and…
Emmanuel Church Workington
CA7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our activities are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or…
Charities for older people in Cumberland
5 of the 57 we found.
The Abbeyfield Whitehaven Society Limited
CA28 · Income £100k to £1m
Provides Sheltered Housing for older people
Cockermouth U3a
CA13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education of older people no longer in full time employment.Provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life in the interests of their social…
Keswick Senior Citizens Club
CA12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide "Drop In" facilities for social interaction of older people. Premises in town centre provide tea/coffee and biscuits.
Harrington Residents Association
CA14 · Income under £10k
The primary objective of the charity is to:Engage with all sections of the communityTo support local community activities designed to improve the quality life for young and oldFor example:To facilitate projects and…
Prism Arts
CA3 · Income £100k to £1m
Prism Arts is an inclusive arts organisation. This means that we set up and run arts projects that are fully accessible to all. Our priority is to develop projects that enable disabled people, young people and older…
Small charities in Cumberland
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
The Dalston Recreation Association
CA5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide Recreational Facilities in the Village of Dalston, Cumbria.
Cockermouth Festivals Group CIO
CA13 · Small charity, income under £100k
We organise and run Cockermouth LIVE!, which is an annual festival at various venues throughout Cockermouth, Cumbria showcasing a range of performing and other arts.
Smile for Miley
CA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
We aim to raise money to assist the families of sick and deceased children throughout Cumbria and the North East of England. We do this by staging multiple events each year, which we encourage as many people as possible…
Gilsland Village Hall
CA8 · Income under £10k
Village Hall - providing facilities for local interest & community groups , Over 60s, Youth Club, Parish Council, Churches, Coffee morning, Post Office outreach service, craft groups, WI, Parties & functions.
The Lewis Lodge Benevolent Fund
CA28 · Income under £10k
General charitable services
Friends of Fairfield Primary
CA13 · Income under £10k
To advance the education of pupils by developing effective relationships between staff, parents, and others associated with the school. To engage in activities or provide facilities / equipment which support the school…
St Bees Village Hall Management Committee
CA27 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of a hall for the residents of St. Bees Parish to pursue their interests, for meetings etc, and to encourage charitable activities which will enhance the St. Bees area.
Seascale Sports Hall Trust
CA20 · Income under £10k
Sports and Recreation
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How many charities are there in Cumberland?
There are 934 registered charities based in and around Cumberland. 713 of them (76%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Cumberland work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (290), education (270), and the arts and heritage (135). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 633 of the 934, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Cumberland?
Local charities in and around Cumberland have 8,718 volunteers between them. That's what 510 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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