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Cumbrian brand inspires creation of new fund

New Fund Created to Help Those in Need in Cumbria
Monday 13 October, 2025

A new charitable fund has been established in Cumbria to support local not-for-profit organizations and groups. The Sarah Nelson Fund, named after the renowned inventor of Grasmere Gingerbread®, will be managed by Cumbria Community Foundation.

The fund will provide grants of up to £5,000 to projects that prioritize aiding homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness, improving education for both children and adults, promoting creative and sustainable business ideas, and addressing food poverty. These four focus areas reflect the values and experiences of Sarah Nelson, who overcame poverty through resilience, creativity, and community spirit.

Andrew Hunter, co-owner of Grasmere Gingerbread®, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Cumbria Community Foundation, stating, “As making a material difference to our fellow citizens’ lives in the county is part of the philanthropic ethos of Grasmere Gingerbread®, we are thrilled that Cumbria Community Foundation will now actively manage our annual charitable donation. We cannot think of a better way to honour Sarah Nelson’s wonderful legacy and we hope that our contribution will help to sustain projects in areas close to our hearts in the months and years to come.”

Sarah Thompson, Grants & Programmes Officer for Cumbria Community Foundation, also shared her enthusiasm for this new partnership, saying, “We are delighted that Grasmere Gingerbread® have chosen to create a fund with the Community Foundation. We have been the trusted philanthropic partner of businesses across Cumbria for more than 25 years and have a deep understanding of the county’s needs. We look forward to receiving applications from groups supporting people in these four priority areas, and will make sure this money makes the biggest difference possible.”

The fund is open to charitable organizations, not individuals, and grants will typically be £5,000 or less over a one-year period. For more information on how to apply, please contact Sarah Thompson at 01900 820821 or email sarah@cumbriafoundation.org. To apply, visit https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-sarah-nelson-fund/.

Cumbria Community Foundation distributes approximately £7 million in grants each year to local charities and voluntary groups through the help of over 100 grant-making funds established by generous businesses, individuals, and families.

To learn more about how to support those in need in Cumbria by setting up a charitable fund, please contact Development Manager Caroline Adams at 01900 820825 or email caroline@cumbriafoundation.org.

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