Young People
Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight
Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight Information events taking place around the county Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care. This year’s theme, “This is Fostering,” shines a light on the everyday […]
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Cumbria Fostering supports National Supported Lodgings Week
Cumbria Fostering supports National Supported Lodgings Week to help young people find stability and independence Attend our online information event dedicated to our Homestays supported lodgings scheme Cumbria Fostering is proud to support the first-ever National Supported Lodgings Week, taking place from 9 to 16 November 2025. This new campaign shines a light on supported […]
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LEVELS WHITEHAVEN: Where esports, virtual reality gaming, and immersive learning collide
LEVELS WHITEHAVEN Where esports, virtual reality gaming, and immersive learning collide. by Stephen Murphy We can’t wait for LEVELS Immersive Entertainment and Education Centre in Whitehaven to throw open its doors and welcome everyone in. LEVELS is a concept where young people, primarily, will be able to learn, have fun (lots of fun), see the […]
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16 and 17-year-olds now able to volunteer with hospice in Carlisle and Penrith
Young people aged 16 and 17 can now volunteer with Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and make a real difference to the charity’s vital retail team. Roles on offer include those in the hospice’s four charity shops across Carlisle and Penrith, with the potential for also being involved in the retail team’s […]
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Olympic Athletes Help Young Cumbrians Get On Track
A national charity, the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, has teamed up with local organisation Cumbria Youth Alliance to offer a unique programme to young people in West Cumbria. The 14-month project, which is headed by olympic boxer Courtney Fry and professional footballer Chris Elliott, is offering disadvantaged young people in West Cumbria an unprecedented opportunity. […]
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