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We fund conservation, environmental and cultural heritage projects in the Lake District
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The Ullswater Way Fund
The Lake District Foundation is aiming to raise £15,000 for vital repair work on the Ullswater Way, around England’s second largest lake. Walking the Ullswater Way is a challenge. Just like taking care of its surrounding footpaths. We need your help to carry out urgent maintenance work to reduce the impact of the busy summer season ahead.
Raised: $7,583Goal: $15,000
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Grants awarded to local projects
Read about the latest environmental projects we are supporting. We deliver funds for community initiatives that look after the Lake District. Long
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.
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Volunteered to help Fix the Fells
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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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