Carlisle Riding for the Disabled We recently awarded £1,000 to Carlisle Riding for the Disabled (Carlisle RDA), an organisation that provides therapeutic riding and carriage driving sessions for children and adults with disabilities. These sessions offer physical benefits such as improved muscle tone, coordination, and posture, as well as mental wellbeing, social interaction, and sensory stimulation. Last year, Carlisle RDA delivered over 100 sessions to 50 riders, supported by 42 volunteers.
The Happy Mums Foundation We awarded £1,000 to The Happy Mums Foundation, a Cumbrian social enterprise dedicated to supporting maternal mental health through free, peer-led groups. Open to anyone who identifies as a mum, these child-friendly sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences and reduce isolation. Facilitated by trained individuals with lived experience, the group’s aim is to build confidence, following the Maternal Mental Health Alliance’s principles. Our funding will help relaunch a weekly support group in Penrith, alongside an awareness campaign to ensure mums know this vital resource exists. By combining grant funding with income from training and resources, Happy Mums is working toward sustainability while extending awareness of maternal mental health challenges.
Focused Therapies CIC We also awarded £1,000 to Focused Therapies CIC, an organisation dedicated to improving mental, physical, and emotional well-being for individuals facing financial hardship, isolation, or disability in some of Cumbria’s most deprived areas. Their services include one-to-one support, group courses, advocacy, and holistic therapies such as Reiki and Access Bars, alongside specialist assistance for those affected by domestic abuse, menopause, and PMDD. Our funding will help launch a new project offering personalised care packages, giving clients up to 12 hours of tailored support such as therapy sessions, wellbeing workshops, and holistic treatments over six months. This flexible approach ensures individuals receive the help they need in a way that works best for them. Details of the how to apply to the fund can be found on our website here.
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