Cumbria Community Foundation and Sellafield Ltd are running a match funding challenge, giving businesses, community groups and individuals the chance to help fund vital, community-based mental health support for local people.

Since the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership (WCMHP) was launched in 2021,  more than 20 charitable organisations have been funded by Sellafield Ltd, through the Social impact, multiplied (SiX) programme, to deliver accessible, low-level mental health services. These prevent mental ill health and promote emotional wellbeing. More than 6,500 adults and 2,200 children and young people have already benefited from this support.

Your chance to make double the difference

Now, with the launch of the match funding challenge, other businesses, community fundraisers and individuals have the opportunity to step up and help sustain these essential services.

Sellafield Ltd has generously pledged a match funding pot of £200,000 to support future mental health service delivery. For every pound donated to the appeal, Sellafield Ltd will match it £1 for £1, offering businesses, groups and individuals the opportunity to make double the difference.

The Community Foundation, with a proven track record of running successful match funding campaigns such as the Winter Warmth Appeal, will lead this initiative.

We urge anyone who wishes to take action against the region’s growing mental health crisis, to support the WCMHP match funding appeal. Donate to the appeal today.

If you’re thinking of fundraising to support the appeal, take a look at our Fundraising Guide for helpful tips and advice.