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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Freemasons in Cumbria donate £20k to 'grassroots' charities
FREEMASONS in Cumbria have donated £20,000 to charities across the county. Cumbria freemasons donated £10,000 themselves, and the Masonic Charitable Foundation provided the additional donation. North Cumbria Search and Rescue was the first charity to receive a donation. The team supports police officers and the fire service and has become an 'essential emergency asset in the region.' Along with helping in emergencies, the team also provides outreach programmes. Growing Well, a mental health intervention team based at Tebay Services, also received a donation. The team supports those struggling with their mental illness and is guided by mental health professionals. One volunteer said, 'Growing Well had faith in my abilities when I didn't; my illness is not me, thanks to them.' The South area of Freemasons nominated Springfield. Springfield supports men, women, and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. Services include emergency refuge accommodation, safe housing for men, and community-based 1:1 and group support. Neil Dixon, spokesperson for Cumbria freemasons, said: ' These nominations highlight the extraordinary efforts of grassroots organisations making a real difference in Cumbria and we are very proud to shine a light on their tireless work and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of our communities, and to be able to support them like this." The Motor Neurone Disease Association - North and West Cumbria Branch was another charity that was nominated. Run entirely by volunteers and supported by the Association's regional coordinator, the group offers monthly support sessions in Lamplugh and Penrith, individual support through voluntary visitors, and crucial financial grants. The team also raises awareness and attends local events to advocate for people affected by MND. West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support (The Freedom Project) was also nominated. The Freedom Project provides free, holistic counselling and education to individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual abuse. Their work includes improving safety for victims, building resilience in survivors, helping children cope with trauma, and supporting perpetrators to change harmful behaviours.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Egremont charity gets £1,000 donation to mitigate storm damage
An Egremont-based mental health charity has been given a £1,000 donation to help mitigate storm damage. Delkia, a company based in Westlakes Science Park, Moor Row, has donated £1,000 to Growing Well. The charity, which has sites in Egremont, Kendal, and Tebay, supports people experiencing mental ill health through horticultural activities. The donation consists of £500 towards core funding to run programs and £500 to repair damage caused to the site by Storm Éowyn. Kurt Canfield, CEO of Delkia, and Rebecca Draper, chair of Delkia's corporate social responsibility group, visited the Growing Well charity in Egremont to present a trowel and fork set, symbolising the donation. They were given a tour of the site by Mary Smith, Growing Well's chief executive, and Hannah Wright, manager of the West Cumbria team, which included a visit to the greenhouses damaged by Storm Éowyn. Mr Canfield said: "Growing Well is a fantastic community-based mental health project that we are proud to support. "Their base in Egremont serves the community from Maryport to Millom and makes a significant difference in people's lives." A Growing Well participant said: "It has given me confidence to get a new job, given me tools to manage day-to-day problems, shown me I really like being outside and hands-on work, so much so that I have my own allotment now." If you know someone struggling with their mental health, they can self-refer via The charity also holds community volunteering sessions on Fridays.
