Two community projects in West Cumbria have received a financial boost from a charitable fund set up by an engineering firm in the area.
The Shepley Group Fund, established in 2009 by Whitehaven-based Shepley Engineers Limited, has given out more than £125,000 in grants to small, volunteer-led, or community groups.
The latest awards were to Child Bereavement UK and Workington Transport Heritage Trust.
Child Bereavement UK was awarded £2,000 to provide support for bereaved families in the Workington area, including one-to-one sessions, parental training, and school awareness.
The grant will enable them to increase their outreach child bereavement services in Workington from two days a week to three.
A representative of the charity said: "We believe that in order for families to thrive they must have strong support networks."
Workington Transport Heritage Trust received a grant of £750 towards the cost of running a heritage bus rally on Whitehaven Harbour this weekend.
Alistair Grey, trust secretary, said: "Volunteers work all year to improve the mechanical condition of the vehicles.
"The event allows them to showcase the vehicles to the local community, while also benefiting the economy."
Ryan Christie, operations support manager at Shepley Engineers Limited, said: "The Shepley Group are delighted that our fund with the Cumbria Community Foundation is able to support even more local organisations."
Cumbria Community Foundation gives around £7 million in grants a year to charities and voluntary groups through more than 100 grant-making funds set up by businesses, individuals, and families.
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