Transformative funding:
Cumbria Yoga Foundation to appoint first Director
Cumbria Yoga Foundation Awarded National Lottery Funding to Appoint First Director and Expand Community Wellbeing Work .
Cumbria Yoga Foundation is thrilled to announce it has been awarded £19,380 from The National Lottery Community Fund to create its first ever paid Director role, a key milestone in the charity’s growth and mission to bring yoga to every community in Cumbria.
The funding will enable the charity to appoint a dedicated leader to drive its vision of a healthier, happier, kinder, more connected Cumbria, making yoga and wellbeing accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who may face health, cultural, systemic, or economic barriers.
The new Director will be responsible for expanding programmes, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organisation. They will also play a vital role in building connections with local communities, government bodies, and partner organisations to deliver inclusive, high-quality yoga and wellbeing programmes across the county.
”"This is a truly transformative step for our charity. With a Director in place, we’ll have the capacity and leadership to reach more people, offer more programmes, and deepen our impact. We’re deeply grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund and to everyone who plays The National Lottery for making this possible."
Caroline RobinsonFounding Chair, Cumbria Yoga Foundation
Since becoming a registered charity in 2020, Cumbria Yoga Foundation has delivered a wide range of accessible, affordable, community-based yoga sessions in welcoming spaces; from free public events to targeted wellbeing programmes. Its aim is to promote the therapeutic benefits of yoga and demonstrate that it is accessible to everybody, working to remove barriers to participation – whether real or perceived – including health, cultural, systemic and economic obstacles.
The National Lottery Community Fund distributes money raised by National Lottery players to support people and communities across the UK to thrive.
For more information about Cumbria Yoga Foundation visit cumbriayogafoundation.org
Cumbria Yoga Foundation delivers welcoming, inclusive yoga classes across the region, with a mission to create a healthier, kinder, more connected Cumbria. Since launching its Accessible Yoga programme in 2023, it has expanded to 8 regular locations plus seasonal Yoga in the Park sessions across a further 6 communities.
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Cumbria Yoga Foundation is a registered charity committed to improving emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the therapeutic benefits of yoga – regardless of age, background, ability, or income. We deliver a range of community classes, projects, and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with local organisations. Rooted in compassion, connection and care, Cumbria Yoga Foundation helps individuals and communities build resilience, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves and the world around them.
