Community Assistance Programme £3000 pledged to help our local communities

 

 

The Community Assistance Programme is now closed for applications until 2026 – thank you for your interest, and stay tuned for further updates!

The Eaves Community Assistance Programme aims to provide financial support for community-based projects which improve the quality of life of residents and benefit people who live within three miles of the area in which Eaves Funeral Service operates in Whitehaven. Businesses, individuals and ‘for profit’ organisations are not eligible.

These projects must align with one or more of the fund categories; Health, Education, Employment Opportunities, Poverty/Social Deprivation.

Meet the Panel

  • Mike Jolly

    Business Principal, Eaves Funeral Service

  • Tara Cameron

    Regional Development Director, Scotland & North East Region, Funeral Partners

  • Reverend Mandy Jones

  • Dr. John Telford

News

  • Two local community projects benefit from Eaves Funeral Service assistance programme

    Two community projects making a positive impact on people’s lives and wellbeing across West Cumbria...

  • The Eaves Funeral Sevice Team raised £500 to Time to Change West Cumbria

    Whitehaven community fund re-opens after thousands donated to local causes

    As part of our commitment to supporting those affected by addiction and loss, we’ve awarded...

  • Eaves Reopens Community Funding After Supporting Bereavement Charity

    Charities and community projects that make a positive difference in Whitehaven can once again apply...

  • Community Assistance Programme launches funding to support charities and not-for-profit organisations in Whitehaven

    The Eaves Funeral Service Community Assistance Programme is open for applications and ready to award...

Featured Reviews

Google

Heartfelt thanks to Eaves for such a professional service in organising mum's funeral. The whole team are to be commended but especially Sophie, whose caring, compassionate and empathetic approach made it feel more like we were dealing with a friend rather than an undertaker. Exceptional!…

Susan Bridges

Google

Michael was fantastic throughout the process, and freely gave me reassurance, knowledge and support. I had never organised a funeral before on my own, and I really appreciated his friendly advice, patience and help throughout.

Dale McMullen

Google

Very helpful and made it very easy. Very considerate and always available. Couldn't ask for more.

Peter Atkinson

Google

Thank You to All the Staff at Eaves Funeral Service for all their help and Support during the Sad Loss of Christine. A Big Thank you to Mike Branney for all his Help,Support and Professionalism we Couldn't Have Got Through This very sad time Without…

Kenneth Moffatt

Google

A big thank you to everyone especially Michael Branney for his help organising my late mams funeral he is a credit to eaves very helpful and everything was explained well and nothing was too much trouble we couldn't have done it without him ,my family…

Leanne Woodend

Google

As previously mentioned, Sophie Openshaw was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble There for anything we needed. We felt as though we had lost a friend when the funeral was over. She shines in her position and she is exactly the kind of person you…

Pauline Hunter

Google

I was very happy with the support offered by eaves during such a difficult time. I cant thank Sophie enough. She made things very easy for us and was very kind and supportive throughout everything. I really do belive she went above and beyond.

Holly Hall

Google

Laura Winthrop was very helpful and professional. She explained everything and kept me updated. Outstanding support, thank you so much.

Denise Armstrong

Google

Laura and the team were beyond compare, caring and provided excellent service and advice, before, during and after.

Steve Turner

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