Welcome to the Local Business Charity Awards (Cumbria) sponsored by Jelf

Finalists Announced!

We are delighted to bring to you the names of the finalists in the Local Business Charity Awards (Cumbria), who will be joining us on Thursday 6 June 2019 for the finals event. 

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and we are sorry that we couldn't short-list you all. Thanks again to our judges, who had the very hard job of choosing four finalists and to our sponsors Jelf.
About our sponsors
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Our sponsors for the Cumbrian awards are Jelf, who have been our loyal supporters since our launch in 2014.  Although they are a national company Jelf's roots are firmly in their regional offices and they are looking forward to meeting many more of the businesses and charities operating in Cumbria. We hope you will take a moment to visit their sponsor page, or their website, to show your support.
The Jelf Award (charities with an income of more than £200k a year)
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  • BAE Systems nominated by CADAS (Cumbria Alcohol & Drug Advisory Service)
  • Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster nominated by West Cumbria Carers
  • Penrith Building Society nominated by Annie Mawson’s Sunbeams Music Trust
  • The Cumberland nominated by Eden Valley Hospice
The Cumbrian Award (Charities with an annual income of less than £200k a year)
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  • Balfour Beatty (BEP) nominated by the Phoenix Project
  • Balfour Beatty (BEP) nominated by Together We
  • Reach Out Support Ltd nominated by Triple A Project
  • The Swan Inn, Cockermouth nominated by Cockermouth Mechanics Brass Band
The Individual Award 
  • Dianne Richardson (Balfour Beatty (BEP) nominated by Phoenix Youth Project
  • Grant Seaton (The Cumberland) nominated by Jigsaw Hospice
  • Joanne Brown (LLWR Ltd) nominated by  Hospice at Home West Cumbria
  • Nikki Iveson (Asda) Oak Tree Animals Charity

When we visited some local Cumbrian Charities

Talk to us! We're VERY sociable!!

'Support A Local Charity' in Cumbria launched!

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.