£577,000 has been secured to provide some of the most vulnerable people across West Cumbria with more support.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is supporting the Phoenix Enterprise Centre (PEC) with over £275,000 of funding for its new Digital Access, Advice, Food and Support (DAAFS) project - part of a three year project.
From I.T centres in Whitehaven, Copeland, Cleator Moor and Millom, residents will be able to access qualified advice services, free access to computers, referrals and access to food pantries.
The Phoenix Enterprise Centre aims to tackle economic deprivation and unemployment in West Cumbria through providing workspace and office accommodation, provision of welfare support and supporting regeneration activities.
Joanne Crowe, executive director at PEC, said: "On behalf of PEC Board of Directors I want to convey my sincere thanks to our funders for their support.
"Securing three years of funding enables us to deliver, and further develop, vital services across Copeland," she said.
Funders of the new DAAFS project also include Copeland Community Fund, Cumbria County Council and Copeland Borough Council.
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