The 2018 Local Business Charity Awards (Cumbria) sponsored by Jelf

Winners announced!

Winners of the Local Business Charity Awards (Cumbria)
We were delighted to announce the winners of the Local Business Charity Awards (Cumbria) last week.

Following a truly inspiring concert by the Sunbeams Concert Troupe, we announced the winners who were: 
The Jelf Award (charities with an income of more than £200k a year) 
  • The Cumberland nominated by Eden Valley Hospice​
The Cumbrian Award (Charities with an annual income of less than £200k a year)​
  • Reach Out Support Ltd nominated by Triple A Project
The Individual Award ​
  • Joanne Brown (LLWR Ltd) nominated by  Hospice at Home West Cumbria
We send out heartfelt congratulations to you all. Please click on the button below to read the full press release.

View all photos here!

We are very happy for you to use these images for your own business or charity. If you require a high res version, please email louise@localbusinesscharityawards.co.uk. and we will send it through.

If you do use them, we would ask that you mention they were taken at the 'Local Business Charity Awards sponsored by Jelf'.

​The photographer was the fantastic Tom Kay who can be reached on phototom@gmail.com or 07776216126. Enjoy!

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'Support A Local Charity' in Cumbria

Last year we launched a campaign called 'Support A Local Charity', asking local businesses to choose and support a local charity this year. It has become apparent to us that smaller charities, although desperately needing funds and support, often do not have the time, administration staff or experience to seek out corporate sponsors or enter awards. 'Support A Local Charity' aims to introduce Cumbrian businesses to Cumbrian charities who may be able to work together, offering not necessarily financial support but also skills share and mentoring. 

Examples of how to 'Support A Local Charity' in Cumbria For instance:​
  • A charity may need help completing grant applications - a local firm may have staff with experience in this area that could help them
  • A charity wants to enter the world of social media but doesn't have the skills - a local company may offer to spend a day or afternoon with them, sharing their skills
  • A charity would like to hold a meeting to recruit new supporters but can't afford to rent a room in a local hotel - a local company may have a boardroom they are happy to lend for the purposes
  • A charity desperately needs a new website - a local web development company could build them one for free

Supporting a charity does not have to be about climbing mountains and raising money, it can also be about providing more practical support.  

We will share details of the charities and firms we've put together and who knows, one day they could be featuring in our awards!  
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For more information, to view local charities who need help and to enter your interest as a company who may help, please click here.