Cumbria Community Foundation has given away more money than any other in the UK in 2022/23.

This is according to UKGrantmaking, which found that the foundation distributed the equivalent of £11.53 per person in Cumbria to good causes, charitable organisations, and individuals.

This was more than any of the other 46 community foundations across the country.

In total, Cumbria Community Foundation made grants of £5.8 million in 2022/23.

Andy Beeforth, chief executive of Cumbria Community Foundation, said: "The findings of this report underline what we have always known – that Cumbrians really are some of the most generous, community-minded people in the country.

"I am incredibly proud that we have been identified as giving out more money per capita than any other community foundation in the UK.

"That is only possible because local people, businesses and organisations are so kind-hearted, and have confidence in the Community Foundation and choose to channel their charitable giving through us."

Founding supporter Sellafield Ltd gave an initial donation of £1 million to the foundation’s endowment funds 25 years ago and continues to be a key supporter today.

The foundation supports hundreds of projects, organisations, and individuals each year, tackling issues ranging from child poverty and unemployment to rural isolation and loneliness.

The annual Winter Warmth Appeal raises money to help older people in Cumbria who are in danger of becoming ill or even dying because of the cold.

The Better Tomorrows programme seeks to address the gap in youth work provision.

More information can be found at the Cumbria Community Foundation website.