The David Snowdon Trust

04/09/2026

🎨🔥 We’re delighted to have supported Brewery Arts with funding for two new, energy-efficient kilns, helping their wonderful pottery & ceramics programme continue to grow and inspire people of all ages. 🏺✨

It’s fantastic to see our funding helping to support creativity and opportunities to enjoy the arts across Westmorland and Furness.

We can’t wait to see what comes out of the kilns! 👏🎨

Two new kilns and one very big thank you!

We’re delighted to welcome two new kilns to our pottery studio, thanks to the generous support of The David Snowdon Trust.

After more than 20 years at the heart of the pottery studio, our previous kiln was ready for an upgrade. These two larger, more energy-efficient kilns from Northern Kilns will help us bring even more creativity to our pottery programme – for our dedicated adult potters, newcomers to clay and budding young pottery enthusiasts alike.

A huge thank you to The David Snowdon Trust for investing in pottery and creative learning at Brewery Arts and helping us keep our community creating for years to come. ❤️

Find out more about our new kilns here - https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/article/celebrating-our-new-kilns-with-thanks-to-the-david-snowdon-trust/

04/09/2026

💙A huge thank you to everyone who has submitted an application to the David Snowdon Trust🩵

We know how much time, thought and care goes into preparing a funding application, so we really appreciate everyone who has taken the time to tell us about their organisation, their work and the difference they hope to make. 🌟

We’re looking forward to reading about the fantastic projects and ideas taking place across Cumbria. 🤝✨

🍀 Good luck to everyone who has applied! We’re wishing you all the very best and look forward to learning more about the wonderful work happening across our community.

26/08/2026

⏰ 5 DAYS TO GO! 💙🩵

Our next grant application deadline is 1st September — so there’s still time to get your application in! 📝✨

If you’re putting the finishing touches to your application, here’s a little tip:

💡 Make your outcomes clear. Tell us what difference your project will make, who will benefit and how you’ll know you’ve made a difference. A clear, well-defined outcome helps us understand the impact your project could have. 🌟

And remember, your application doesn’t have to tell the whole story in one sentence. Take your time, explain what you’re hoping to achieve and let us understand why it matters. 💙🩵

We’re looking forward to hearing about the fantastic work taking place across Cumbria and wish everyone preparing an application the very best of luck! 🍀

📅 Deadline: 1st September

Know an organisation that might be interested? Please share this post or tag them below. 👇🔁

24/08/2026

💙🩵 Let’s celebrate Cumbria’s charity community!

With our next funding deadline approaching, we’d love to hear about the organisations doing fantastic work across our county.

👇 Give your charity a shout-out in the comments!

Tell us:

📍 Where you work
✨ What you do
🤝 Who you support

And why not tag another Cumbrian charity whose work deserves a little recognition too? 🌟

We love discovering the people and projects making a difference across Cumbria.

📅 And a little reminder… our next grant application deadline is 1st September.

18/08/2026

⏰ 14 DAYS TO GO! 💙🩵

Have you got a project that could make a real difference in Cumbria?

Our next grant application deadline is 1st September, so now’s the time to get those applications underway! 📝✨

We support registered charities focusing on:

🎓 Higher Education
🤝 Social Needs
🎨 The Arts

Not sure whether your project might be a good fit? Get in touch — we’d love to hear about your work. 💬

📅 Deadline: 1st September

Know an organisation that might benefit? Please tag them or share this post and help us spread the word. 🔁

29/07/2026

⏰ Friendly reminder...

Our next grant application deadline is getting closer!

If you're planning a project that supports:

🎓 Higher Education
🤝 Social Needs
🎨 The Arts
..now is the perfect time to start preparing your application.

If you're unsure whether your project is eligible, don't be afraid to get in touch - we're always happy to help.

📅 Deadline: 1st September 2026

We look forward to hearing about your ideas!

29/07/2026

🎊 A huge congratulations to Cumbria Opera Group as they celebrate their 10th anniversary! 🎉

What an incredible achievement and a wonderful opportunity to reflect on ten years of making a positive difference. We’re delighted to play a small part in supporting some of your inspiring work and wish everyone involved continued success for many years to come. 💙🩵

21/07/2026

✨ Could this be the year your next project becomes a reality?

The David Snowdon Trust supports charities across Cumbria working in:

🎓 Higher Education
🤝 Social Needs
🎨 The Arts

If you’re planning something that could make a positive difference in your community, we’d love to hear about it.

📅 Our next application deadline is 1st September 2026.

Take the first step today - we’re looking forward to learning more about your work.

21/07/2026

Grants of Up to £9,000 Available for Projects that support Education and Heritage & Conservation (UK)

The King Charles III Charitable Fund has announced that its Small Grants Programme will reopen on 5 August 2026.

The programme provides grants of up to £3,000 a year for a maximum of three years. It supports small UK non-profit organisations working in areas including the environment, countryside, education, heritage, health and social inclusion.

To be eligible, an organisation must:

- be a UK-based non-profit with an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000;
- have been operating for at least two years;
- hold less than six months’ unrestricted reserves; and
- apply for a project with a total cost of less than £50,000.

The programme has three funding rounds each year. Each round focuses on two of the Fund’s six themes.

This round will support projects under the Education and Heritage Conservation themes.
Education

The Fund supports projects that provide education, training and employment opportunities, helping young people and adults fulfil their potential.

Examples include projects that:

- help to narrow the attainment gap;
- provide broader educational opportunities through music, the arts, sport and outdoor activities; and
- support teachers’ continuing professional development.

Heritage Conservation

The Fund supports projects that preserve historic and culturally significant buildings, protect traditional craftsmanship, and contribute to the sustainable regeneration of communities and the built environment.

Examples include projects that:

- repair or restore historic buildings, monuments and community landmarks;
- protect places of local cultural or architectural importance;
- preserve traditional crafts and building skills, such as stonemasonry, thatching, woodwork and metalwork; and
- involve local communities and volunteers in protecting and celebrating their heritage.

Competition for funding is strong. In the previous round, more than 1,400 applications were submitted and around 100 grants were awarded.

Successful applications usually demonstrate a clear benefit to the community, measurable outcomes and a strong financial need.

Applications will close at 12 noon on 19 August 2026.

Applicants must first complete an eligibility quiz. Those who meet the criteria will then receive a link to the application form.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇

21/07/2026