THANK
YOU
We’re incredibly grateful to all our funders and grant providers whose support helps keep Kirkby Stephen Youth Centre open, thriving, and full of opportunity. Thanks to your generosity, we can continue offering a safe, welcoming space for young people to grow, connect, and shine. 💛










🌟 Frieda Scott Charitable Trust
Supported our core operating costs, including staff, rent, and essential resources — helping us stay open and deliver consistent, high-quality youth sessions in our rural community.
🌈 Children in Need – Big Sky Grants Programme
Helped us run creative and wellbeing-focused activities that support young people experiencing anxiety, isolation, or academic pressure.
🚓 David Allen’s Police, Crime and Commissioning Fund
Funded vital youth club supplies, sports and arts equipment, and sessions that build confidence and resilience through structured, supportive engagement.
🏛️ Westmorland and Furness Council
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0–11 Fund: Covered annual IT service costs to support learning and digital access.
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11–19 Fund: Contributed to the day-to-day running of the centre and operational sustainability.
🏠 Cumbria Community Foundation – Holehird Fund
Helped cover rent and utilities so we can continue providing a warm, safe, and welcoming space for local young people.
💻 Fibrus
Kindly donated laptops to support our after-school homework club and promote digital inclusion.
🎮 John Strutt Charity
Provided us with games and creative resources that keep sessions fun, engaging, and interactive for all ages.
💬 Better Tomorrows
An incredible three-year grant supporting youth worker wages, helping us deliver consistent, high-quality mentorship and activities.
🏅 High Sheriff of Cumbria
Unrestricted support helping us respond to emerging needs and deliver impactful programmes.
💖 Temperance Trust
Meaningful unrestricted funding that helped us offer kindness and care to our community.
🦁 Penrith Lions Club
Helped fund trips and group activities that broaden young people’s horizons and encourage positive social experiences.

