Guest Speaker
Scott and Cate from The Brathay Trust
This week, Scott and Cate captivated us with an update on the Brathay Trust and their pivotal work with disadvantaged children and young people across Cumbria. From their base at Brathay Hall in Ambleside, they’re steering into an exhilarating phase with new leadership by CEO Tracy Jenkins. Their focus is sharper than ever on their…
Read MoreEmma from St John’s Hospice Fundraising Mission
In this week’s meeting, we were delighted to welcome Emma, a fresh face at St John’s Hospice, who shared insights into her role in fundraising and the plethora of services the hospice offers. With 18 members in attendance, the session was not only insightful but also a testament to our group’s engagement, marking seven referrals…
Read MoreMembers’ spotlight – Izzy Gray
This week we enjoyed a presentation from Izzy at Lakes Embroidery. Izzy shone a light on the apparel industry’s environmental impact. Her embroidery business is pivoting to sustainable workwear to counteract the sector’s high carbon footprint, unfair labour, and massive waste production. She highlighted the stark statistics: vast energy consumption, synthetic chemical use, and water…
Read MoreChats with Tim Farron at The InGroup!
We had the pleasure of hosting Tim Farron for an insightful discussion with the group today. Tim provided updates on several national matters, ranging from human interactions versus AI to recent developments in the Israel-Gaza situation. After his main talk, we transitioned to a Q&A session. Here, Tim delved deeper into local housing concerns and…
Read MoreGuest Speaker – Caroline from Cumbria Deaf Association
We were delighted to welcome Caroline, CEO of Cumbria Deaf Association to the InGroup today. Caroline generously shared her journey and the organisation’s mission. Personal experiences shaped her path, as hearing loss abruptly struck her at 10. Her resilience led her to the helm of the association, where she reinvented the financial strategy amidst the…
Read MoreGuest speaker – Graeme Dodds from Cumbria Cricket
Cumbria Cricket is set to embark on a ground-breaking tour to Sri Lanka next year. Two teams of under 18s includes an all-girl side and the 11-day tour promises to be a life-changing experience. We were delighted to welcome Graeme Dodds, the female pathway lead, who is spearheading a £70,000 mission to raise funds. He…
Read MoreCarer Support South Lakes: Lifeline for 2,000 Unpaid Carers Providing Respite and Fun.
Carer Support South Lakes is a lifeline to nearly 2,000 unpaid adults and children and says three out of five us will, at some point, need to look after a family member or friend.
Read MoreCumbria Chamber of Commerce dinner
A great night for those who attended South Lakeland District Council’s final Cumbria Chamber of Commerce dinner at Castle Green. Much laughter and camaraderie, as you’d expect from the InGroup.
Read MoreGuest Speaker – Gillian Cowburn People’s Café and Lunch Bunch
Totally inspirational to have founder of Kendal’s award-winning People’s Café and Lunch Bunch, Gillian Cowburn, in our midst to talk us though the amazing work of these two lifeline projects. Since the café and subsequent lunch initiative started, around 5,000 meals have been prepared for people in need of hearty feeds and company. There’s no…
Read MoreBendrigg Trust – Adventure For All
For todays 10 minute speaker slot we welcomed Nick who is the Centre Director of Bendrigg Trust. They’re an amazing centre close to us in Kendal who have 40 years experience providing outdoor adventure activities for people with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds. With Nick’s 10 minute presentation, 19 members in attendance generating over £7000…
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