Francis Scott Trust

07/07/2026

Brathay's Big Birthday Bash 🎂

Brathay are celebrating their 80th anniversary and you're invited! Join them at Brathay Hall on Saturday 26th September from 3pm to join in a range of exciting activities 🥳

28/05/2026

New fortnightly jam night music sessions are starting at The Eddington in Kendal on Friday 12th June at 6pm. Open to young people of all ages 🎶🎸🎧

26/05/2026

The Francis Scott Trust will be attending the West Cumbria Funding Fair in Whitehaven next Tuesday 2nd June.
The event, run by Cumbria CVS, will be a great opportunity to meet in person and discuss the work done in local communities to support children and young people in more detail, as well as funding opportunities.
There are two sessions on the day - 10am-12pm and 1-3pm.
For more information and to book a session please visit: https://crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=263
We look forward to seeing you there 😊

14/04/2026

A Charity Senior Leadership Masterclass is taking place on 14th May at Castle Green Hotel Kendal and will cover a range of topics.

For more information and to reserve a spot visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charity-senior-leadership-masterclass-tickets-1984883782826?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

25/03/2026

❗️Funding Opportunity❗️

A grant of up to £2,500 is available from Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

Your project must support at least one of the priorities in the Police, Fire & Crime Plan:
- Tackling anti-social behaviour
- Tackling domestic abuse, sexual violence or violence against women and girls
- Disrupting or preventing drug supply or use
- Helping people stay safe online
- Tackling rural crime
- Addressing anti-social or dangerous driving
- Supporting mental health
- Preventing neighbourhood crime

Please read the Guidance Notes before applying to make sure your organisation and project meet the eligibility criteria.

Before submitting an application, you must speak to a Police Officer, PCSO, police staff member or a Fire Officer who will act as a sponsor for your project.

https://cumbria-pfcc.gov.uk/what-we-do/funding/community-fund

The Community Fund is now open!! Local organisations can apply for up to £2,500 for their projects that help prevent and reduce anti-social behaviour and crime. Interested? Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/u6Qii

17/02/2026

📢 Have your say and help shape the future of youth services in Westmorland and Furness!

Cumbria Youth Alliance, working in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council, is gathering views on what is working well for young people aged 11 to 25 and where change is needed.

We want to hear from you. Whether you are a young person, parent, youth worker, volunteer, teacher, or part of the wider community, your experience really matters and can help drive meaningful change.

🗣️ 3 quick surveys, lasting impact:

✅ Young People (11–25): https://app.upshot.org.uk/survey/1505a9bf/11208/61261cc7/

✅ Staff & Volunteers: https://app.upshot.org.uk/survey/fac547ac/11209/8ac05185/

✅ Community & Parents: https://app.upshot.org.uk/survey/35fe41ed/11198/60b14d07/

🔁 Please share this post and encourage others to complete the survey that fits them. The more voices we hear, the stronger the case for better youth services across our area.

27/01/2026

Wrigleys Solicitors Event

Wrigleys Charity Leadership Forum (Kendal) – AI-volution – where next for charities and technology?
📅Tuesday 3rd February 2026
🕰️10:00 am - 12:00 pm
🏢 Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PU

For more information and to book visit:

Laura Moss, partner, and Hayley Marsden, managing associate at Wrigleys Solicitors.Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PU

19/12/2025

Everyone at the Francis Scott Trust wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year 🎄🎁🎅

As 2025 draws to a close, we have been reflecting on a busy year. The Francis Scott Trust has awarded:
- 36 new main grants
- 11 small grants
- 4 Step Change
& completed 1 strategy review!

In total, 103 grants have been paid totalling just over £1.34 million.

However, this wouldn't be possible without all of the hard work and dedication of the organisations we support across Cumbria and the Lancaster District. A big thank you to you and we hope you enjoy a well earned break 😊