Cumbrian paragliding club launches community grant scheme
The Cumbria Soaring Club is inviting charities, groups, and organisations in the area to apply for grants.
Grants, which can be up to £500, are raised at the annual Lakes Charity Classic event, which sees hundreds of paragliders gather at Grasmere Showground.
This year, the event is set to take place on June 18, with the club hoping to raise a total of £5,000.
According to the club, the funds will be given to causes where the money will make an "immediate positive impact" within the Cumbrian community.
Only Cumbrian charities and groups can apply for the grants, with preference given to projects that have an immediate, specific need for help.
Phil Hewitson, CSC committee member, said: "Every year at our Lakes Charity Classic event we raise as much money as we can for local causes and this year we want as many as possible to benefit – particular smaller charities and groups where the money granted will have a clear impact on a local community.
"If you're a local charity or group looking for support then we urge you to apply for a grant."
The deadline for applications is June 10.
To apply, applicants should write a short pitch of up to 250 words outlining who they are and what the funding would support, and send it to paul.thomas.abbott@gmail.com.
All responses will then be collated and judged.
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