Inspiring people to care for the Lake District
We fund conservation, environmental and cultural heritage projects in the Lake District
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Fund’s boost for tree recovery
A new campaign is launched to help Lake District woodlands recover from Storm Arwen. Thousands of trees were felled causing terrible damage [....]
Festive windfall for Fix the Fells
The Lake District Foundation has smashed its target of raising 25k for Fix the Fells. A week-long Big Give fundraising drive has [....]
Great #BrokenSpectre seen in the #Langdales #Cumbria #LakeDistrict today. The rare weather phenomenon occurs when a large shadow of an observer is cast onto cloud or mist!
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Grants Awarded To Local Projects 2021
We have awarded grants to 13 projects across Cumbria which is part of our latest grant funding initiative in 2021. The successful projects have each been awarded
Orrest Head
“Those few hours cast a spell that changed my life” – Wainwright. The view from Orrest Head is spectacular, but not everyone
Funding for local projects 2019
The Lake District Foundation has revealed the nine projects which will receive funds from the latest round of grant funding. The successful
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Our Core Partners
Here are our core partners who are helping protect the Lake District.
Alexander Gary
Volunteered to help Fix the Fells
Melissa Munoz
Volunteered as IT Support
John Abharam
Volunteered to make hot drinks at an event
Silvia Stan
Volunteered at Barkbooth Nature Reserve
Core Partners
Thank you to our core partners who help us to achieve our aims
Our Impact
Thanks to our donors, funders and supporters we have achieved the following amazing outcomes for the spectacular wildlife, landscapes and cultural heritage of the Lake District and Cumbria...
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Million Pounds
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Happy Volunteers
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Years Experience
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