West Cumbria, UK – A new fund has been created to assist individuals in finding employment in the West Cumbria region. The initiative is a result of a partnership between companies working on major infrastructure projects at Sellafield.
The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by Kellogg Brown and Root Ltd, Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, and Altrad Babcock Ltd, will provide grants to both individuals and community groups.
The aim of the fund is to provide access to educational and training opportunities that will increase career aspirations, support individuals in becoming “work ready,” and remove barriers to employment and economic participation. The first grant has already been awarded to Goodlives, a charity that runs training centers for adults facing long-term unemployment, social exclusion, or poor mental health.
Karen Jones, Managing Director of Goodlives, expressed her gratitude for the grant. “Our project offers local, long-term unemployed and ‘hard to reach’ benefit claimants the chance to learn new skills, build confidence and motivation,” she said.
The PPP Social Impact Fund will prioritize projects that support unemployed individuals, particularly those facing complex barriers or living in areas of high deprivation. Grants of up to £2,000 are available for individuals aged 18 and over, while voluntary and community groups can apply for up to £10,000.
Dr. Jenny Benson, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Cumbria Community Foundation, is pleased to be working with PPP to ensure the funding reaches those who need it most. “We know many people in West Cumbria face significant barriers to securing employment and are confident this new fund will provide practical support where it is most needed,” she said.
The PPP is a 20-year partnership established by Sellafield Ltd in 2019 to transform how major projects are delivered. The fund is supported by donations from Kellogg Brown and Root Ltd, Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, and Altrad Babcock Ltd.
For further information about the fund, please contact the Grants Team on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org.
Cumbria Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that gives around £7 million in grants every year to local charities and voluntary groups. To learn more about setting up a fund and supporting those in need in Cumbria, contact Development Manager Caroline Adams on 01900 820825 or email caroline@cumbriafoundation.org.
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