Hadfield Charitable Trust

The Trust funds a range of causes including social needs, youth and employment, help for older people, the arts, and the environment. It supports capital works and project delivery, enabling organisations to improve facilities or run specific initiatives. All funded work must take place in Cumbria, with a clear benefit to local communities. The Trust prioritises practical, evidence-based projects that address local challenges, such as youth employment programmes, activities for older people to combat isolation, arts and cultural projects, and environmental conservation efforts.

The Trust welcomes applications from registered charities and community groups operating in Cumbria. It prioritises organisations that are rooted in their local communities and can demonstrate a clear benefit to Cumbrian residents. The Trust is particularly interested in projects that support children and young people, older residents, and those facing disadvantage. Groups should be able to show that their work is practical and evidence-based.

The Trust does not fund individuals or organisations that do not have a clear connection to Cumbria. It also does not support national organisations unless the funding directly benefits Cumbrian communities. Activities that lack a clear local impact are not considered.

The Trust offers grants primarily for one year, with occasional multi-year awards of two or three years considered. It supports capital works and project delivery costs. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and does not require an invitation. Grants are typically for project-specific costs rather than ongoing core funding.