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Pre-loved Pop-Up at Great North Swim
Find our ‘Pre-Loved Pop Up’ stand at this year’s Arla Great North Swim weekend! (June 9-11) In partnership with the Great North Swim, we will have a variety of second-hand

Donations doubled for Fix the Fells
All donations to Fix The Fells over the next seven days will be doubled. See your money go twice as far as Fix The Fells benefits from this week's Big

Help assess impact of Woodland Futures project
The Lake District Foundation has an opportunity for a consultant to assess the impact of its Woodland Futures project. Working in partnership with Cumbria Woodlands, we were awarded funding from

Cumbrian businesses win £1.25m low carbon funding
Ninety-two Cumbrian businesses have received grants totalling £1.25m to reduce their carbon footprint. They have benefitted from the Low Carbon Lake District Fund administered by The Lake District Foundation. Over

“The best start in forestry I could’ve had…”
A graduate forester has reflected on his one year working in woodlands at Thirlmere. Bryce Flannaghan has been taking his first steps in forestry during a 12 month placement. He

Five Cumbria hedge schemes awarded funding
The Lake District Foundation is supporting five organisations with funding to plant new hedges and trees. We have allocated £10k through our Real Hedge Fund which helps create and restore

New ultra event raises funds for the Lake District
An epic ultra marathon event in the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park gets underway for the first time this autumn. The 13 Valleys Ultra takes place between 29

Challenging yourself this year? Raise funds for the Lake District
Limbering up for a challenge in the Lake District in 2023? Why not give a little back and raise funds for the mountains you're striding on? An epic ultra marathon event

Hotels lend support to Windermere Big Give
With your support we were delighted to raise more than £23000 for community projects that look after Windermere. Before Christmas we asked for your backing with our week-long Big Give

Donations doubled to help Windermere
Windermere is England's largest lake - a much loved and iconic feature of the Lake District. The Lake District Foundation wants to launch community projects that all contribute to the

“Coniston combines tranquility and beauty to encourage quiet reflection”
A walking route around Coniston pays tribute to victims and survivors of child abuse. Messages of hope have been inscribed on plaques on benches and signposts at Monk Coniston. The

Japanese students focus on sustainability
Students from Japan visited the Lake District looking at sustainability in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lake District Foundation partnered with Hidden Lakeland to arrange the ten-day study programme.

Funding available for tree and hedge schemes in Cumbria
The Lake District Foundation is inviting organisations to apply for funding to plant new hedges and trees. The move comes during National Hedgerow Week (October 10-17th 2022). Up to £2500

Grants for septic tank schemes
Grants are available for homes, businesses and farms in and around Windermere to form community septic tank emptying schemes. Love Windermere information packs are going to 1900 properties and businesses

Benches to bear messages of hope
Messages of hope from child sexual abuse survivors will be inscribed on plaques on benches in a part of the Lake District. Benches and plaques across England and Wales will

“This award is recognition of the hard work over the last 20 years”
For more than two decades Fix the Fells has been looking after and repairing remote upland paths across the Lake District. The work takes place in stunning locations sometimes in

“Love Windermere” – new era for lake
A group of organisations from across Cumbria has come together in partnership to ensure that Windermere gets the focus it needs to face a challenging future. Nutrients, climate change, more

Help us understand Forest Futures impact
The Lake District Foundation is looking for a consultant to evaluate the impact of our Forest Futures project. Working in partnership with Cumbria Woodlands, we were awarded funding to continue

Funding secured to care for Windermere
The Lake District Foundation is delighted to have been awarded £73,000 for a long-term project to look after Windermere. The funding has come from the Environment Agency’s Natural Environment Investment

Woodlands in Cumbria receive £500k boost
A new conservation project will receive half a million pounds to increase woodland creation in Cumbria. Woodland Futures is a partnership project being delivered by the Lake District Foundation and

Help us understand scheme impact
A major £2.3m project to cut carbon in the Lake District is looking for a consultant to assess its impact. The Low Carbon Lake District Fund is a comprehensive programme

Lakes Distillery water projects
Six community projects have received a funding splash to help them look after lakes and rivers across Cumbria. The Lake District Foundation joined forces with The Lakes Distillery to launch

Let’s love lake Windermere
A week-long fundraiser to help care for Windermere is launched today (Friday 22 April). The Lake District Foundation is taking part in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund – a

Carbon monoxide danger
Campers are reminded of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The Lake District Foundation has sent safety posters to campsites this Easter. You can’t see CO, taste it or

“We are morally bound to preserve this way of life”
The Lake District Foundation has joined forces with The Lakes Distillery to launch a £25k funding pot for projects that enhance and conserve water quality. The Lakes Distillery Water Fund

Funding boost to cut carbon in Cumbria
Community groups and businesses wishing to reduce their carbon footprint can apply for funding. Low Carbon Lake District Grants is now open with another £200k available for projects which are

Hedge heroes add to bio-diversity in Braithwaite
Braithwaite Institute has planted 80m of native hedgerow thanks to a £1,600 grant from The Lake District Foundation. It applied to our Real Hedge Fund which gives funding to projects

First seeds planted as eco-community grows
The first seeds have been planted on a unique green scheme in north Kendal. Families have clubbed together to buy the derelict Holme House Farm in Skelsmergh and will create

Historic house cuts carbon thanks to grant
The amazing Rookhow Quaker Meeting House in the Rusland Valley is almost 300-years-old and is being brought back to its former glory. The Grade II* listed building secured around £15,550

“Woodlands should be treasured by all” – meet graduate forester Bryce
Cumbria has a new kid on the block taking his first steps in forestry employment. Bryce Flannaghan is a new graduate forester employed by the Lake District Foundation and managed

Lakes Distillery makes splash with clean water scheme
Funding is available to community groups keen to be kind to lakes and rivers across Cumbria. Lake District Foundation has joined forces with The Lakes Distillery to launch a £25k

Young people connect with nature
The Lake District Foundation supported a project which sees young people experiencing nature and exploring potential careers in the countryside. The sessions opened a door on the great outdoors, inviting

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 to woodlands across the county. It’s been almost

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 seen more than £27k raised. The Foundation says

Lake District Environmental Charity offers grants to help fund local projects for COP26 goals.
The Lake District Foundation, a local sustainability and conservation charity wants to support local groups to help meet COP26. During the Conference, The Lake District Foundation will support up to 20 projects with a grant of up to

Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme Round 2 Update
Following a successful first round, the Lake District Foundation has received 35 registrations from organisations within the Lake District National Park in round 2, spread geographically across Allerdale, Copeland, Eden,

Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme Round 2 – Open for registrations
Following a successful first round, the Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme will re-open for registrations on Thursday 23rd September 2021 9:00 AM until Thursday 14th October 2021 5:00PM. Funding is

Second Round of Hedgerow Funding Available In Cumbria
The second round of funding for the protection and creation of native hedgerows in Cumbria is now open. The Fund has £5,000 available in this call, running from 9am Monday 30th August – 5pm Sunday 12th September 2021. The Real Hedge Fund is made

Lake District and Cumbria Visitor Survey 2021
Share your experience and be in with a chance to win! The team at Visit Lake District, Cumbria would love to hear about your visit to our county to help

Celebrating 70 years of the Lake District National Park
The Lake District National Park Authority was created to help look after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live

Lake District Foundation receives grant of £249,000 from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund
The Lake District Foundation has been awarded a grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery

£4,000 Fundraising Campaign Launched For The Lake District
The Lake District Foundation is taking part in an exciting match funding campaign to raise funds for the Lake District. The charity are seeking to raise £4,000 by the 31st

Stay Carbon Monoxide Safe 4 Summer
Carbon monoxide outside of the home It's not just in the house that you must be carbon monoxide safe. Anywhere that fossil fuels are burnt, CO can occur. Ensure that

Lake District Foundation Welcomes New Trustee
The Lake District Foundation, the local sustainability and conservation charity caring for the Lake District, welcomes a new trustee to the board, Dan Visser, to the board. Dan moved to the Lake District in

Conservation Charity Awards Hedgerow Grants
The Lake District Foundation, the local organisation helping look after nature and culture in the Lake District and Cumbria, have awarded grants from the Real Hedge Fund Campaign, part of their latest

New luxury Lakes food delivery service launches with LDF as charity partner
A couple from the Lake District are championing the region’s artisan producers with the launch of a new luxury food box delivery service. £1 from each box sold is shared

Care, live, visit. Our shared plan for the Lake District.
Is the Lake District somewhere you dream of visiting, somewhere you live and work, or somewhere that matters to you? We want to share our new five year plan for

The Lake District (or anywhere!) Well-being Wish List
Nature is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 and research shows that it is not just being in nature but how we interact with nature that counts. During

Conservation Charity Awards Grants to Cumbria Projects
The Lake District Foundation, the local organisation helping look after nature and culture in the Lake District and Cumbria, have awarded grants to 13 projects across Cumbria, part of their latest grant funding initiative. The successful

Local Charity To Participate In National Green Match Fund Initiative
Local sustainability and conservation charity the Lake Distinction Foundation (LDF) has been selected by the Big Give to take part in the Green Match Fund Campaign, helping the charity to achieve it's target of raising £10,000

Greener Boating Campaign Launches
Local sustainability and conservation charity the Lake Distinction Foundation (LDF) launched a “Greener Boating” campaign this week which aims to give boaters clear and practical advice on how they can play their part in keeping our lakes and rivers clean and safe. As the Lake District welcomes visitors back this week, LDF want to make sure people

Support the Green Match Fund Campaign
What is it? The Green Match Fund is a match funding campaign for charities which are working on environmental issues as part of their core mission. All public donations made

Red Squirrel Campaign Success in Cumbria
In September 2019, the Lake District Foundation launched a campaign to raise funds to support Red Squirrel Conservation in Cumbria which has now raised over £14,000, in spite of the fundraising challenges the global Covid-19

New Hedgerow Funding Available In Cumbria
A new fund is being launched by the Lake District Foundation in April for the protection and creation of native hedgerows in Cumbria. The Real Hedge Fund is made up of donations from businesses, visitors and residents who

Lake District Foundation Welcomes New Ambassador
The Lake District Foundation, the local charity caring for the Lake District, welcomes a new Ambassador, Lee Paton. Lee Paton is a bespoke couturier who has his own fashion house in London and is currently creating the first Couture

Grants to Go Green for Cumbria
A number of schemes are currently being developed in the county as part of bold plans for Cumbria to achieve a net zero carbon economy, including a potential new grants scheme which will match-fund carbon reduction schemes with up to £20,000. That

Lake District Foundation Welcomes New Trustee
The Lake District Foundation, the local charity caring for the Lake District, welcomes a new trustee to the board, Alice Forrester. Alice is a qualified ACA Chartered Accountant with the ICAEW and currently

Continued Support From Local Businesses
The Lake District Foundation, the local charity caring for the Lake District, extends an extra thank-you to businesses for their continued support during the pandemic. The charity works with businesses, visitors and other donors to support conservation, environmental and

Carbon Monoxide: Raising Awareness
The Lake District Foundation will be delivering a project to raise awareness about Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning and safe visits to the countryside. The project is funded by Northern Gas

Latest Funding Scheme Announced
The Lake District Foundation, the local conservation charity, is launching their latest grant funding initiative in February. The Lake District Foundation is looking to support effective projects that share the charity’s goal; that the Lake

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS FOR LAKE DISTRICT HEDGEROW INITIATIVE
The Lake District Foundation, the local conservation charity, is spearheading a fundraising campaign, The Real Hedge Fund, to conserve and reinstate native hedgerows. The charity participated in the UK’s biggest match funding challenge in December, The Big Give Christmas

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SUCCESS
FOR KESWICK TO THRELKELD RAILWAY TRAIL The Lake District Foundation, the local conservation charity, are celebrating after the recent opening of the much-loved Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail has proven a hit. The trail reopened due to a successful six-month (K2T) community fundraising campaign in

LAKE DISTRICT HEDGEROW CAMPAIGN SET TO DOUBLE DONATIONS
The Lake District Foundation, the local conservation charity, is spearheading a fundraising campaign to reinstate and conserve native hedgerows. The charity is participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge, a

VIRTUAL ADVENTURE EVENING LAUNCHED FOR FIX THE FELLS
The Lake District Foundation, has launched a virtual adventure evening to raise funds for Fix the Fells. The fundraiser is called ‘Why we adventure...’ hosted by Sean Conway, one of

Our annual report April 2019 – March 2020
We are delighted to share our annual report for the period April 2019 – April 2020 with you. We share our vision, reflect on our successes, and used a fantastic

Swifts in the Community – Project Update
Thanks to generous donations received by LDF, we were able to support `Swifts in the Community’. A project made up of enthusiastic volunteers who monitor the numbers of nesting swifts,

Get Coniston buzzing – Project Update on this exciting project to reintroduce wildflower meadow in Coniston.
Thanks to generous donations to the Lake District Foundation, we made a grant to Coniston Wildflower Meadow project in December last year. With wildflower meadows in serious decline, this project

New business supporter: The Lost Compass
We are delighted to announce a new partnership between the Lake District Foundation and The Lost Compass, a new UK based company, supplying 100% eco-friendly and sustainable apparel and clothing.

Orrest Head Fundraising Campaign Raises £38,000
A local conservation charity, the Lake District Foundation and the Lake District National Park are celebrating raising over £38,000 for the Orrest Head accessibility improvement project. The fundraising campaign launched

A Bed for Bees – Project Update from the Bee Hide Project
Thanks to generous donations to the Lake District Foundation, we made grant to the Community Bee Hide Project in Kendal in December 2019. We got in touch with the Bee

The Climbers Shop welcomes back customers safely
The Climbers Shop in Ambleside have opened their doors again and are excited to be back up and running. With over 100 years of retail heritage they are incredibly proud

Cumbria Hedgerow Campaign Receives Donation Boost
A fundraising campaign aiming to raise £100,000 to create and reinstate 4,000 metres of native hedgerows in the Lake District has received a generous boost from the Woodland Trust. The Lake

Conquer Lake District donate over £2,000
Conquer Lake District are a local business with a passion for the outdoors and believe it is their responsibility to promote, protect and preserve our incredible National Park. Their beautifully

Staying safe at the Langdale Hotel
The Foundation works with over 150 business supporters who either fundraise for the charity or make a donation. The businesses have been busy preparing to re-open safely at the start

Rothay Manor is open for business and Covid ready
The Foundation works with over 150 business supporters who either fundraise for the charity or make a donation. The businesses have been busy preparing to re-open safely at the start

How Covid has impacted on our thinking about the natural world
During May and June, we ran a short survey to find out more about people’s views and concerns about our natural world, and the role that access to natural spaces

Cedar Manor is open for business and Covid ready
The Foundation works with over 150 business supporters who either fundraise for the charity or make a donation. The businesses have been busy preparing to re-open safely at the start

The Bath House is open for business and Covid ready
The Foundation works with over 150 business supporters who either fundraise for the charity or make a donation. The businesses have been busy preparing to re-open safely at the start

CONSERVATION CHARITY WELCOMES VISITORS BACK TO NATIONAL PARK
The Lake District Foundation extends a warm welcome to visitors returning to the Lake District National Park as COVID restrictions ease and tourism businesses re-open. The Lake District Foundation, the

Welcome back
The Lake District is now welcoming back visitors. We are delighted you have continued to support and value this special place. Whilst you have been away, we have worked alongside partners and

The Real Hedge Fund
The Lake District Foundation works with partners to help care for the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area. We know that people have been really valuing our natural world

Ways to Support The Lake District
We aren’t running any specific fundraising campaigns at the moment as we want focus to be on our communities and those most in need during this difficult time. R

Lake District Shortlisted for share of £50 Million Heritage Horizons Funding
We are so excited that the Lake District Foundation, on behalf of the Lake District National Park Partnership, is one of 12 organisations selected to take forward a development proposal

Help us to fix the Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association Marquee
Following storm damage to a set of marquees that were erected for Loweswater Show on 1 September 2019 The storm caused £10,000 of damage, Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association wish to

Green Business Network
The Lake District Foundation cares about our environment - and we know that our supporters do too. With our Green Business Network we want to work together. To share tips

A-ha Distribution supports LDF
The Lake District Foundation is pleased to welcome A-ha Distribution to its growing number of business supporters. A-ha Distribution are a local company with a huge love of the area

A warm welcome to our new supporter
A very warm welcome to Matson Ground Estate Company. The newest addition to our business supporter community. Comprising two working farms, several holiday cottages, residential lets and commercial units, all

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 projects from across Cumbria each will receive between

Help inspire others to protect and access the outdoors when you visit Kendal Mountain Festival
Kendal Mountain Festival and The Lake District Foundation are excited to announce an innovative partnership to raise funds for conservation. Festival goers are able to donate to a new fund

What’s On In The Lake District are now proud partner of the Lake District Foundation
What’s On In The Lake District are now proud partner of the Lake District Foundation and What’s On In The Lake District are currently contacting local businesses to see if

Apply for a Grant…
Applications are invited from projects which share our goal that the Lake District and Cumbria will be an inspirational example of sustainable development in action, and a place where a

Japanese Tour Operators raise £15,540 for the Lake District Foundation
Japanese Tour Operators have collectively raised £15,540 for the Lake District Foundation in a year. The participating businesses ask their customers who are booking a trip to the Lake District

Fix the Fells contributors Wilkinson Financial Management get wet and dirty with the volunteers
Wilkinson Financial Management got more than they bargained for on a day out with Fix the Fells. Working in the Langdale valley the 6 strong team joined a Fix the

Ullswater Way Fundraising Success
A local conservation charity is celebrating after a successful two month fundraising campaign ended on a high for the Ullswater Way, raising nearly £13,000. The campaign has been a Lake

Official Ullswater Way Guide boosts crowdfunder donations
A crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 for the much loved walking path, the Ullswater Way, in the Lake District, is now within reach of hitting its target thanks to a

Lake District Foundation launches new visitor giving scheme
The Lake District Foundation has launched a new visitor giving initiative to help protect and care for the Lake District National Park. The Lake District Foundation is encouraging visitors and

Ullswater Way crowdfunder receives donation boost
A crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 for repairs on the popular walking route in the Lake District, the Ullswater Way, has received a welcome donation boost helping the campaign reach

Site visit to Haweswater Woodland Planting – recently funded LDF project
As a special benefit to our business supporters, we were delighted to announce a series of site visits to some of our recently funded beneficiary projects. The first of two

Launch of contactless Lake District donation points signifies “pioneering approach to fundraising”
A mission to embrace new technology to make it easier for visitors to donate money to worthy causes is being described as a “pioneering approach” to help care for the

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Ullswater Way
A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise money for a popular walking route in Ullswater. The Lake District Foundation aims to raise £5,000 by the end of April

Lake District Hotels Association announce LDF as charity partner
The Lake District Hotels Association (LDHA) are excited to announce their 2019 official charity partner will be the Lake District Foundation. The Lake District Foundation (LDF) is a charity dedicated

Keswick Railway multi user trail up-date February 2019
The Lake District National Park are pleased to announce that Cubby Construction Limited will be undertaking the work to create a the new multi-user trail between Keswick and Threlkeld along

Love Langdales Crowdfunding Campaign – we did it!
A massive thank you to everyone who helped us to reach our target of £5,000 for our Love Langdale Crowdfunder campaign, we are extremely grateful for your support. The task of

Cumbria LEP appoints Sarah Swindley as new board member
Cumbria LEP has appointed three leading local business women to its board. Sarah Swindley and Emma Porter join the LEP as private sector board members, whilst Professor Patricia Livsey, the

Crowdfunding campaign for Langdale Pikes extended
A crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 for repairs to popular walking route in the Langdale Pikes is well-past the halfway point of meeting its target; and the deadline has been

The stunning “Capture Lakeland Volume 2” is available for pre-order
As a small charity, we rely on the support of others to help us to achieve our goals, and local photographer James Bell has been doing just that. James was

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Langdale Pikes
A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise money for a popular walking route in the Langdale Pikes. The Lake District Foundation aims to raise £5,000 by the end

LDF Youth Panel member opens plastic free shop in Penrith
One of the founding members of the Lake District Foundation Youth Panel, Amy Bray, has spearheaded the opening of a plastic free shop in the Lake District. The shop is

Having a pre-Christmas clearout? Donate your old notes to the Lake District Foundation
Are you having a pre-Christmas clear out? Have you found any old five or ten pound notes and are wondering what to do with them? The Bank of England estimates

Local business supporters enjoy a festive lunch
The Lake District Foundation annual Christmas Lunch at the Stove Restaurant at The Langdale Estate was a great success, and was attended by 30 local business members. Attendees were treated

Spread festive cheer and care for the Lake District too
You can now spread some festive cheer, save paper, and care for the Lake District too with JustGiving Give Cards. Simply make a donation to the Lake District Foundation and

Full steam ahead for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced
Press release 5 December 2018 A £7.9 million funding package has been agreed to allow work to start on the final phase of reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld multi user

Our record-breaking ambassador Sean Conway offers a rare glimpse into his worldwide adventures
From a record-breaking cycle across Europe, to three separate adventures running, sailing and swimming the length of Great Britain, our ambassador Sean Conway is set to reveal more about his

Alastair Herd Photography supports the Lake District Foundation
Alastair Herd Photography is one of the latest businesses to support the Lake District Foundation (LDF) by raising funds and awareness for this local charity. The owner and founder, Alastair

Lake District Foundation welcomes new ambassador
The Lake District Foundation is delighted to welcome its newest ambassador: Dr Kate Rawles. Kate is passionate about using adventurous journeys to raise awareness and inspire action on our major

Managing the biodiversity of the Lake District National Park
The Lake District Foundation has awarded a grant of £4,500 to the Cumbria Local Nature Partnership, enabling them to lead the development of a clear, strategic approach for managing the

Helping to save Helvellyn’s vulnerable arctic alpine flora
The Lake District Foundation has awarded a grant of over £2,600 to the John Muir Trust, which last year took over responsibility for the management of a large part of

Lake District Foundation launches regular giving appeal
Lake District Foundation launches regular giving appeal The Lake District Foundation (LDF) has launched a new campaign to boost the number of people who give to the charity on a

‘Cultural Heritage’ within the Lake District World Heritage Site – Join the discussion
The Lake District's World Heritage Site inscription includes its Cultural Heritage - but what does that mean? If you live or work in or close to the Lake District, you

Tree planting at Mardale Common, Haweswater
The Lake District Foundation has awarded a grant of over £2,000 to the Royal Society for the protection of Birds (RSPB) for tree planting at its Haweswater Nature Reserve at

The Lake District Foundation funds work to improve Dash Beck at Bassenthwaite
The Lake District Foundation has approved a grant of over £2,000 towards a project led by the West Cumbria Rivers Trust, working in partnership with Bassenthwaite Rotary Club, to enhance

Cedar Manor is fundraising for the Lake District Foundation – in three languages
Cedar Manor is helping us to reach out to international visitors with fundraising material developed in Chinese, Korean and Japanese as well as English for guests staying at the hotel.

Peter Rabbit inspires international donors to give over £100,000 pounds to the Lake District in eight years of Japanese visitor giving
Were she alive today, Beatrix Potter – an influential founder and avid supporter of the English conservation movement in her lifetime, as well as the artist who brought us Peter

Lake District Foundation announces first wave of new grants
The Lake District Foundation has revealed the first five projects set to receive funding from its grant fund, sharing out £16,000 between five projects from across Cumbria. Funds had been

Two weeks to go – three new rewards announced!
Hot off the press.... Earlier this month, we launched a massive crowdfunding campaign , with the aim of raising £17,000 to fix the well-trodden footpaths of Scafell Pike. The campaign

Japanese Tour Operators raise £18,975 for the Lake District Foundation
Japanese Tour Operators have collectively raised £18,975 for the Lake District Foundation in a year. The participating businesses ask their customers who are booking a trip to the Lake District

Moriyama high school students thank the Lake District for having them with a generous donation
Students from Shiga Prefectural Moriyama High School were back in the Lake District again this summer for a one week study programme as part of their Japanese Ministry of Education

Youth Panel Member Recruitment
The Lake District Foundation is looking for up to 10 young people aged 14-19 to help us shape the direction of the charity. We want to better understand what young

The Lake District Foundation is 1!
Today, 9th August 2018, we celebrated 1 year since we were registered with the Charity Commission. To celebrate, we invited our trustees, volunteers, partners and corporate supporters to join us

Action for marine conservation in the Irish Sea
Last year we raised over £1,000 for the Living Seas project. We caught up with the project manager to find out how the project is progressing. How do you know

Fundraising success for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path
The 6-month fundraising campaign to raise funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path is now complete and we are pleased to announce that a total of

Local Resort raises £20,000 for Lake District Conservation Projects
Hapimag’s Burnside Park Resort at Bowness on Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, has reached a fundraising milestone by raising over £20,000 for local conservation projects. The business

Better habitats for rare butterflies thanks to LDF funding
Last year the Lake District Foundation made a grant to support conservation work at Warton Crag Nature Reserve, and in March 2018 the staff and volunteers at Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Keswick Duck Race
The last event for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path fundraising campaign will be on Thursday 21st June in Fitz Park, Keswick. There are over 500 ducks to be launched

Charity Auction Success for the Lake District Foundation
The Lake District Foundation are celebrating after hosting their first ever charity auction on Friday evening to raise funds for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path reinstatement. The evening was

Heart of the Lakes raises over £18,000 for the Lake District Foundation
The award-winning Lake District self-catering agency Heart of the Lakes, with offices based in Ambleside and Keswick has presented its first donation of £18,732 to the Lake District Foundation. The money

Lake District Foundation Charity Auction Lots
The exclusive money-can’t-buy experiences and prizes for the Lake District Foundation Charity Auction are now available to view below. If you would like to join us Friday 8 June at

Major donations received for Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path
The Lake District Foundation is thrilled to announce that it has received over £20,000 of donations for the Keswick to Threlkeld fundraising campaign over the last couple of weeks. The

K2T Challenge Weekend Success
The Lake District Foundation is celebrating after a successful fundraising weekend for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. Over £1,500 was raised over the weekend and hundreds took part in

Outdoor Legends lead the charge to restore Lake District trail
A host of outdoor legends are throwing their weight behind a major charity event this June aimed at restoring a well-known Lake District trail decimated by Storm Desmond. Climber Alan

K2T Challenge Weekend Announced
The Lake District Foundation is holding a special K2T Challenge 5-7 May in Keswick to raise funds to reconnect the Keswick to Threlkeld railway path. Over the early May bank

Community Support Flying High for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway
The local community is bursting with energy and excitement to support the fundraising campaign to reinstate the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. Last week saw the first in a series

Charity Auction Announced for the Keswick to Threlkeld Old Railway Path
The Lake District Foundation is hosting an incredible ‘money-can't-buy’ auction to raise funds for the reinstatement of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. The auction will be held on Friday
Red Squirrel Workshop – Monday 16th April 2018
Are you involved in red squirrel conservation in Cumbria? Join us for a development workshop on Monday 16th April 2018 at 13:00 - 15:30at Murley Moss Business Park, Kendal. The

Booming Business Support for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path
Keswick and Lake District businesses are coming out in force to support the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path reconnection. Over 50 local Keswick businesses from shops, cafes, attractions, hotels and

Local Support for Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Fundraising
Local support is building for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Fundraising with two large donations announced this week. At their February Meeting Threlkeld Parish Council agreed to donate £1,000

Keswick to Threlkeld Fundraising Toolkit
Help us spread the word about raising funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld railway path. We need to raise £5.4m to make the repairs happen and need your

Lake District Foundation launches partnership with The Outdoor Guide
We are delighted to share the exciting new website Julia Bradbury and sister Gina have launched, The Outdoor Guide (TOG) and proud to support the walks and advice they offer from all over

Keswick to Threlkeld 5km Challenge
Keswick to Threlkeld 5km Challenge Take on the #K2TChallenge and raise funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. Its easy. Complete 5km, donate £5, nominate 5 friends

Reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path – Fundraising Campaign is Live!
Working with the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA), we are launching a fundraising campaign to raise funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path, and we

First grant of the year!
Thanks to businesses across Cumbria that were busy fundraising last year, we were delighted to be able to make a grant of £ 2,913 to Red Squirrels Northern England this
Exciting plans unveiled at our launch event
Exciting new plans have today been unveiled by brand-new charity the Lake District Foundation, which aims to help sustain the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. With donors, local businesses
The Lake District Foundation Launch Event
Exciting plans are to be unveiled for a new charity which will help sustain the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lake District Foundation will launch next month, with
The Lake District Foundation
Big News! In December 2017 Nurture Lakeland will become The Lake District Foundation. This is an exciting time in the history of our charity. Following World Heritage Inscription and the
Japanese Tour Operators support conservation in the Lake District
Last year members of the Japan Forum collectively raised over £13,000 to help the National Trust to improve the footpath access around Beatrix Potter’s beautiful farmhouse, Hill Top, in Near
New Director for Nurture Lakeland
In the same week that the Lake District was awarded World Heritage Site status, we were delighted to appoint a new director of Nurture Lakeland, Sarah Swindley. This marks an
News from our beneficiaries: the National Trust
National Trust invites collaboration in response to challenges facing the Lake District The National Trust, which directly looks after a fifth of the Lake District, is inviting local communities and

News from our members: James Bell Photography
A special offer from fantastic local photographer and long-standing supporter of Nurture Lakeland, James Bell. James Bell is a long-standing supporter of Nurture Lakeland and has now produced his first
Fix the Fells Project Update 2016-17
Fix the Fells (FTF) is a long-term partnership programme which aims to protect our spectacular Lakeland fells from erosion by maintaining and repairing the paths. Most of the work is

Small Grants Fund and Ullswater Environment Recovery Fund
The Small Grants Fund and Ullswater Environment Recovery Fund are now open for applications. Deadline for submissions: 5pm Tuesday 1st August 2017 If you are running a project in Cumbria
Dubwath Silver Meadows Project Update 2016-17
Thank you for your amazing support for the Dubwath Silver Meadows project. Dubwath Silver Meadows is one of the best sites in Cumbria for people to see the plant and
Red Squirrels Northern England Project Update 2016-17
Thank you for your support for Red Squirrels Northern England. The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is the only species of squirrel native to England. As a native species, the red
Cumbria Outdoors – John Muir Award Project Update 2016-17
The John Muir Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment, in a spirit
Warton Crag Project Update 2016-17
Thank you for your amazing support for the Warton Crag project. Warton Crag is a hugely important site both locally and nationally in supporting populations of several rare butterfly species.
Flowers and Fells Fund Project Update 2016-17
Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s ‘Meadow Life’ project was successfully completed in October 2016, having run since April 2013. The project worked with farmers, small holders, community groups, schools, volunteers and members

Courses for businesses in Upper Eden
Invest in Eden are holding training courses for businesses in Upper Eden, to be held in Kirkby Stephen. For more information or to book a place, please email [email protected]

Lake District Osprey Project Update 2016-2017
The Lake District Osprey Project is a partnership between the Forestry Commission, Lake District National Park and Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) with fantastic support from many

Cumbria’s Most Iconic Tree – Cast Your Vote
Voting is now underway in a unique and inspiring Heritage Lottery Fund project to find Cumbria's most iconic tree. Cumbria's Top 50 Trees celebrates the personal connection between people and