CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER RESIZE TEXT A A A Search Winter Warmth Fund Winter Warmth Fund Give Now Apply Now Case Studies Keeping Warm and Safe DOUBLE your donation Hundreds of older people in Cumbria are in danger of becoming ill or even dying because of the cold. The Winter Warmth Appeal was launched in 2010 and has literally saved lives. An average of 300 deaths occur in Cumbria each year due to the effects of cold weather. We collect your generous donations and share them with vulnerable older people who struggle to heat their homes, so they can stay warm and healthy during winter. There are different ways to donate to help older people in Cumbria. Please take the time to watch our Winter Warmth video here. “The Winter Warmth Fund money meant I could keep one room warm” Joyce, 81, Carlisle We’re sharing simple information on ways that people can help keep warm. If you know people who are vulnerable to the cold this winter, please let them know how they can access support. “It made a definite difference, everyone is looking for money for their bills, being ill you need the heat more, where you can you turn the heat off when you got to bed. My ill health means I can’t” Frank, 84, Barrow If you know someone aged 60 or over who may need support from the fund, please click here. We’re encouraging people to consider volunteering and setting up schemes that support people in practical ways. This link takes you to some excellent guides produced by ACT. Cumbria Community Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Copyright © 2021 Cumbria Community Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Company Registration No: 03713328 Registered in England and Wales Charity Registration No: 1075120 Registered in England and Wales Registered Office: Dovenby Hall, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PN Telephone: 01900 825760 Welcome About Us Give to your Community Apply For A Grant Cumbria Revealed Barrow Community Trust Winter Warmth Fund News & Media Privacy Statement Cookie Policy Site Map Contact Us Log In Web Design & Development: Designworks CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER MENU