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Recognising International Volunteers Day 2020

The role that volunteers have played in providing vital support throughout the coronavirus pandemic will be celebrated on International Volunteer Day 2020 this weekend.
The Cumberland supports vital counselling service for local self-harm charity

A ‘lifeline’ for vulnerable people at the risk of self-harming has received a funding boost.
The Cumberland Receives National Recognition For Covid-19 Support

The Cumberland has been highly commended for its customer service and its community involvement at the Mortgage Finance Gazette awards, held virtually on Wednesday 18 November.
What is next for the third sector?

Our special panel of experts look at how coronavirus has affected the third sector.
FareShare: Providing vital community support during the Covid-19 crisis

Each year we pledge a donation to a local charity for every AGM vote we receive. This year our Pledge for Votes beneficiaries were FareShare Lancashire & Cumbria and FareShare Glasgow & the West of Scotland.
Carlisle needs help this winter says charity campaigner

A leading Carlisle charity campaigner says he is concerned for people’s mental health as they face up to the realities of a winter coping with Covid.
The Cumberland supports The Brathay Trusts’ Strong Foundations, Successful Futures Project

School children in Barrow are receiving support in a bid to prevent the pandemic affecting their life chances.
Innovative ways to help people with dementia

A Cumbrian group has been developing innovative ways to help people with dementia and their carers during the Covid pandemic.
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