UK funding workspaceWest Cumbria Mines Research Group grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1048654
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West Cumbria Mines Research Group is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1048654. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria. The register describes its activities as: “Research into mines and minersMine ExplorationLocal HistoryMining Heritage Information and EducationWorking with partners in support of aboveWorking with mining communities in Ireland.” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of education of the public by:- 1.the exploration and preservation of Mines and mining sites in Cumbria. 2.the establishment of a mining heritage centre to preserve and display mining artifacts. 3.the Research and recording of all aspects of Mines and mining communities in Cumbria.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,191 and spending of £109.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,191
Latest spending
£109
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritageOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,191 | £109 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,509 | £709 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,148 | £161 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £485 | £868 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6 | £110 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of education of the public by:- 1.the exploration and preservation of Mines and mining sites in Cumbria. 2.the establishment of a mining heritage centre to preserve and display mining artifacts. 3.the Research and recording of all aspects of Mines and mining communities in Cumbria.
Where it operates
Cumbria
- Also known as
- Florence Mine Heritage Centre
- Trustees
- 3
What West Cumbria Mines Research Group funds
West Cumbria Mines Research Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1,957 in total.
How to apply to West Cumbria Mines Research Group
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from West Cumbria Mines Research Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about West Cumbria Mines Research Group
Is West Cumbria Mines Research Group open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from West Cumbria Mines Research Group is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does West Cumbria Mines Research Group fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria.
Does West Cumbria Mines Research Group give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that West Cumbria Mines Research Group makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does West Cumbria Mines Research Group give each year?
The register does not break out West Cumbria Mines Research Group's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £109. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £391 a year.
How large is West Cumbria Mines Research Group?
In its latest reported year West Cumbria Mines Research Group reported income of £1,191 and spending of £109.
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