Helping Cumbrian children since 2002

Make a difference in the life of a child.
"The only thing you get to keep is what you give away..." - Francis Dunnery

More than £300,000 raised to date

Make a difference in the life of a child.
"The only thing you get to keep is what you give away..." - Francis Dunnery

Welcome!

Established in 2002, the CKDCF is dedicated to children's health and wellbeing in the area of Cumbria, England. We provide grants and charitable donations to organisations that directly benefit local children in need. Follow the links at the top of the page to see what we do, donate, or set up your own fundraising campaign!

Visit the 'Contact Us' page for information on whether your organisation is eligible for CKDCF funding.

Latest News

CKDCF keeps local kids busy during school holidays
 
CKDCF keeps local kids busy during school holidays
The CKDCF has donated £1,000 to a local scheme providing activities for local children during the summer holiday. The donation to Greenbank Summer Playscheme enabled the group to host a number of activities for children in the Greenbank area of Whitehaven, Cumbria. Lola and Nova presented the cheque to Ann Maudling on behalf of the…
CKDCF lends a hand to west Cumbrian young carers
 
CKDCF lends a hand to west Cumbrian young carers
The CKDCF has donated £1,000 towards supporting young carers in Cumbria. West Cumbria Carers provides support and respite to young carers across west Cumbria, offering opportunities to meet others in the same position and take part in activities away from their caring responsibilities. The CKDCF donation will enable the organisation to continue its vital work.…
CKDCF funds homeless support for young Cumbrians
 
CKDCF funds homeless support for young Cumbrians
The CKDCF has donated £1,000 to Whitehaven Community Trust to help support the young people in its hostel. The donation will be used to fund a support worker, who will offer advice to young residents. The CKDCF cheque was presented to Kerry Maxwell, chief executive of Whitehaven Community Trust, as pictured above. Tuesday 29 June…
CKDCF helps youth theatre with running costs
 
CKDCF helps youth theatre with running costs
The CKDCF has donated £1,000 to Rosehill Youth Theatre, which will be used to cover the organisation’s running costs. Rosehill Youth Theatre is a volunteer-run amateur dramatic group for children and young adults, staging their own productions of well-known musicals in Whitehaven’s Solway Hall.  The group has around 80 members aged between 5- and 18-years-old.…