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AWAZ Cumbria was established as first ever county wide BME organisation in Cumbria and registered as Community Interest Company on 18th May 2007.

In rural Cumbria, AWAZ has been working for community development since 2005 by providing support for formal/informal community groups and empowering the voice of BME people and communities (including migrant workers, Gypsy and Travellers).

Mission
AWAZ Cumbria aims to create strong and vibrant BME communities, fully engaged in the decisions which affect their growth and development.

Vision
Our shared vision with the people of Cumbria is to build pride in and make Cumbria a place where:

Everyone is welcome to live, learn, work, visit and conduct business;

People celebrate their diversity and maintain their heritage;

BME communities and local people work together to tackle prejudice and promote understanding.

What We Do
AWAZ Cumbria is a social enterprise and community development organisation which:

Works with people to improve their quality of life;

Supports community development initiatives and partnerships;

Delivers training, engagement and enterprise solutions for all sectors;

Provides public policy advocacy.

AWAZ Cumbria also provides information, advocacy and support to BAME people in complex and difficult situations by making referrals to appropriate organisations and connecting people and community networks.

(AWAZ—meaning "voice" in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages)

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Torchlight has a long tradition of bringing all kinds of people together to celebrate what makes South Lakeland a great place to live and work. We organise processions, carnivals, street parties and many other smaller events through out the year but the main Torchlight event is the end of September. We use art, music, drama, poetry to open up the imagination to new connections and possibilities. We work with schools, community groups, businesses as well as individuals. We want to learn with you the best most creative things that will help people work together for a better community and world.

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www.kendaltorchlightcarnival.co.uk

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Youth Council aims to be a representative group of young people aged 11-19 years that either live, attend school or college or work within the Furness and South Lakes area. The youth council is funded and managed by Cumbria County Council and has the support of a Participation Worker. As a youth councillor the role requires a level of commitment by young people to attend regular meetings and work towards delivering projects either themselves or in partnership with other organisations to address the issues identified by the youth council as their priorities for that year.

Youth Council Priorities 2020/21:

Challenging the stigma associated with mental health

Environmental action

Raising awareness of youth councils and youth voice

Encouraging young people to make their voice heard in the annual ‘Make Your Mark’ ballot.

There is also the opportunity to become involved in discussing, debating and campaigning at a local, county and regional level on issues affecting young people. We meet the monthly. During Cvd19 we are meeting virtually using Teams on the first Tuesday each month from 6pm to 8pm. If you would like to come along please let me know OR if you require more information on how you can get involved please contact lynne.murray@cumbria.gov.uk  or telephone 079 008 588 87

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https://www.facebook.com/furnessyc/

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BGKT founded 1991 30th anniversary 2021BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except December), from 2.00 – 4.30pm, at Castle Street Centre, Kendal LA9 7AD.
All welcome. Free. Lay teachers authorized to teach by the Sangha [Community of Buddhist Monks].

“Kendal Buddhists celebrate 25 years of faith”, Westmorland Gazette, (6 October 2016) https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/14777662.kendal-buddhists-celebrate-25-years-of-faith
BGKT Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Buddhist-Group-of-Kendal-Theravada-348652228579651

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https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/

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SLH was formed to improve the quality of aﬀordable homes in the area and the service which customers receive. Since receiving over 3,000 “transferred” homes in 2012 we have achieved the initial outcomes and promises we made to tenants, including;

£65M spent on improving and maintaining homes, including £4M on environmental improvements

More than 150 affordable homes have been built or acquired

Rents have been kept to an affordable level

SLH is an independent, not-for-profit housing association and is the largest provider of affordable rented housing in South Lakeland, Cumbria. SLH holds the highest grading’s for ‘governance and viability’ from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), including via an In-Depth Assessment (IDA) in early 2019.

SLH Business Strategy

South Lakes Housing provides good quality homes in one of the most beautiful areas of in the country. The need for quality aﬀordable homes has never been greater, with many working families unable to aﬀord market homes. A rapidly ageing population, fuel poverty and ﬂood prone areas provide the backdrop to our priorities for action.

Our purpose ‘Quality Homes, a platform for life’ has been central to our planning for the future.

We are ambitious about the lasting impact we will have over the next five years and beyond on improving customer experience, their homes, neighbourhoods, energy efficiency, aﬀordability and a new supply of quality homes. Like many social, community-based housing associations we are grappling with the challenges of meeting growing housing need, decarbonising an ageing housing stock, and mitigating against the real risk of future ﬂooding. This, in addition to the core expectations of keeping our homes safe and maintained to a good quality.

Our business strategy for 2020-2025 focuses on 3 key strategic themes; Growing, Greening and Transforming.

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https://www.southlakeshousing.co.uk/

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Kendal Town Council serves approximately 30,000 Kendal residents via 28 Councilors who meet regularly to propose, steer and manage projects that are beneficial to Kendal and its communities.

Keep up to date with Kendal Town Council’s actions via the News page and the latest newsletter here.

Based in Kendal Town Hall, the Town Council employs 8 members of staff to deliver a range of projects and fulfill the Council’s statutory duties.

This website provides an overview of the Town Council’s Committees and Councilors, its Allotment and ‘In Bloom’ commitments and current Partnership Projects.

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https://www.kendaltowncouncil.gov.uk/

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Supporting our LGBTQ+ communities across Furness, promoting inclusion and equality for all.

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www.dzyp.co.uk

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Theatre Factory is based in the town centre of Barrow in Furness. It provides devising workshops for young people aged 7-25 over two youth theatre groups, we also run writers’ workshops for adults and young people. All sessions are free to participate in and no previous experience is required, everyone is welcome.

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www.theatrefactory.org

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Free Support & Services for Unpaid Adult and Young Carers

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Free Support & Services for Unpaid Adult and Young Carers

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Carers are family, friends or neighbours who help someone with some aspect of daily living due to illness, frailty, physical or mental health problems. This could be help with personal care, shopping and household tasks or emotional support. Furness Carers are here to support Carers to maintain their own health and wellbeing whilst caring for others.
- Carers Supported Self Assessments and Support plans for Adults and Young Carers to discuss the caring role and decide on any support or services needed. Young Carers are age 5-18years.
- Carers Budgets to purchase something which will help to maintain the health and wellbeing of a Carer over 18 whilst caring (eligibility criteria must be met following a Carers Assessment before a Carers Budget application can be made to Health and Care Services).
- Carers Emergency Contingency Plan & Card Scheme to ensure replacement care or family/friends are contacted if a Carer has an emergency (over 18s only).
- Referrals and support to access services from other local and national organisations that may be able to offer additional support if required.
- Other services include Young Carers After School Clubs and School holiday activities (currently online), Adult Carers Cafes (currently online), Carers Champion Training, Forums, Yoga & Mindfulness classes, and other Volunteer services.
For more information or to arrange an appointment with one of our Carers Support Advisers please ring 01229 822822 if there is no reply you can leave a message, or email admin@furnesscarers.co.uk

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www.furnesscarers.co.uk

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Getting Cumbria to Work project (Delivered in partnership with Cumbria CVS, R2W, Women’s Communities Matters, The Well Communities, and Cadas)

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Getting Cumbria to Work project (Delivered in partnership with Cumbria CVS, R2W, Women’s Communities Matters, The Well Communities, and Cadas)

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The benefits of the BBO GCtW project and how to refer

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https://www.gettingcumbriatowork.org.uk

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CANDOFM Provides a relevant and distinctive community FM and internet radio service to the Furness community primarily run by community participants involved in co-creating and consuming the service; specifically characterised as a radio station ‘in the community, for the community, about the community and by the community.

A community radio services will allow local individuals, education institutes and community groups to contribute to cultural expression and positive community cohesion. Involved participants have the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of roles offered by the station; operation of specialist audio equipment and the day to day running, administration, management and IT related duties to create content that is specifically tailored and informed by community participation. Inviting participation to air viewpoints and interests; to generate debate on music, local issues, news and current affairs through programming of features that will allow and encourage voiced opinions from the wider community.

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www.candofm.co.uk

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We do three things:
1.     We fundraise to send money to refugees abroad in camps and to support families in Barrow and Ulverston.

2.     We make collections of tents, clothes, toiletries, new underwear etc to send to Moria refugee camp in Greece.

3.     We befriend families living in the Furness area who have been resettled as part of the UK Global Resettlement Programme. This involves meeting for coffee and meals, helping them with shopping, English, helping with medical appointments, the DWP and schools etc. We also help with costs for driving lessons and tests.

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We provide youth support services for young people with disabilities. Our aim is to support the young people socially and emotionally on their journey to adulthood. We also manage a Community Hub.

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www.leonardcheshire.org

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Furness Multicultural Community Forum has been delivering inclusive youth and community work for nearly 20 years in Barrow and the surrounding areas.

Our youth club is a safe place for young people to have fun, make friends, learn and embrace and celebrate culture and diversity.

We are committed to providing a service that is inclusive and supportive of all members of our community.  Our community work involves

Advocacy

Hate Crime Support

Community and Family events

Education and Training

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To find out more about us please join our Facebook page @FMCFyouthclub or email furnessmulticultural@gmail.com

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Offers services to local individuals over 50, their family and their carers including: Information and Advice, Social Opportunities (including Volunteering roles), Home Support, and have 6 Charity shops in the area.

01228 536673

admin@ageukcarlisleandeden.org.uk

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https://www.ageuk.org.uk/carlisleandeden/

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Established in 1997, Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, (Hospice at Home) is a registered charity providing high quality, palliative care and support to patients, family members and carers affected by life limiting illness.

Watch this video on volunteering:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FYga5VeXH0cBh7cGPzH92LTZ9D78yxCF/view?usp=sharing

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www.hospiceathome.co.uk

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Friends, Families & Travellers aim to end racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, culture or background, whether settled or mobile, and to protect the right to pursue a nomadic way of life. We provide advocacy casework, advice and information to Gypsies and Travellers on our national helpline. Phone 01273 234777. Our helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm, with the exception of bank holidays.

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gypsy-traveller.org

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Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

Watch this video on Hate crime:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q5MZj2whgnk?rel=0&fs=1&autoplay=1

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https://www.mencap.org.uk/

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We are open 6 nights a week and during school holidays we run our successful Holiday Club.

The Youth Zone provides a safe meeting place for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, where they can, for a nominal entrance fee, participate in a wide range of positive activities.

We are currently looking for art volunteers!

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https://www.carlisleyouthzone.org/