Examples of Projects We Support
You can read case studies about some of the schemes that BWECT funding has supported below. If you'd like to see a full list of all the funding recipients, go to the History of Grant Awards page. To find our more about applying for funding for your organisation/project, go to the Funding Application page.
Windermere, Ambleside and District Angling Association (WADAA) Splash Aerator
Windermere, Ambleside and District Angling Association (WADAA) are the largest fishing club in Cumbria and provide fishing and event opportunities across 20 venues in Cumbria and North Lancashire.
The impacts of climate change and nutrient loading puts a tremendous pressure on these aquatic environments and in recent years the club has developed a series of mechanical aeration solutions to keep the fish stocks (and other aquatic life) healthy - supporting systems all the way up from the bottom of the food chain. Many of the venues have no mains power supply, which adds a further complication for power-hungry, moving water systems.
Following generous BWECT support, the club has been able to design, develop and build a state-of-the-art solar powered 'splash' aeration system. This is fully remotely operated, with real-time condition feedback. It is truly cutting edge and would not have been possible without the award.
The system safeguards oxygen levels in the water, providing a healthy environment, as well as outdoor recreational activity, for many thousands of people from all demographics and the club has seen angling numbers rise significantly in recent years.
April 2025
Pennington Nursery Solar Panels
Thanks to BWECT funding, a 14.40 kWh solar array has been installed on Pennington Nursery in Ulverston.
It is expected that the nursery will save over 69.72% on their annual electricity bill, with lifetime bill savings expected to be £141,000 over 25 years. This money can now be can spent on other crucial costs like staffing.
February 2025
Photos From 2020 Funding
Hindpool Tigers ARLFC Barrow had a 6.2kW new solar PV panels installed, LED bulbs were donated to Ulverston food bank for distribution, Dunnerholme Golf Club golfers are enjoying their new clubhouse LED lights, happy cows at Channel House Farm with new LED lighting in the milking parlour, and Ulverston Parish Centre - funded for new double glazing.
January 2021
Dalton Community Centre Solar Panels
Solar Panels have been installed on the Dalton Community Association Centre. The centre is home to a number of different groups including the community police, army cadets and dace groups etc.
The panels will generate clean, green electricity for the building for the next 20 years.
October 2018
Furness Future Leaders
BWECT funded Furness Future Leaders, a project aimed at establishing a permanent summer school and follow-up mentoring programme to boost skills for young people, with a donation of £2000.
The Furness Future Leaders’ Academy was set in motion in 2015 by Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock, with the intention of providing young people with the leadership abilities that will be needed to steer the booming local economy of tomorrow.
Mr Woodcock MP said "Tackling the gap in skills and ambition is a serious challenge if we are to ensure young Furness people can benefit from the high-tech economy that is emerging here – this academy can really help with that, and I’m so pleased that local employers and schools have come onboard so enthusiastically."
2015
