The charity for the
Lake District
We are funded by people like you.
By making a donation, you are helping water quality, nature and people in the Lake District at a time when they really need you.
Given in grants
Trees planted
Community-led projects
About us
We fund, collaborate and inspire positive action to support nature, heritage and people.
- Climate
- Water
- Nature
- Access and Inclusion
- Heritage
With your support we address the urgent challenges facing the Lake District by funding high-priority grants, encouraging collaboration and inspiring positive action.
Current projects
Learn more about our projects
Cleaner water
We are committed to developing innovative ways to improve the water quality and biodiversity of our lakes and rivers.
Raised £64,000
Goal £80,000
Real Hedge Fund
Hedgerows provide a safe home for small animals and birds.
Raised £25,000
Goal £30,000
A Lake District for Everyone
We have worked with 18 amazing groups to learn more about accessing the Lake District so we can implement county-wide changes to improve access and inclusion.
18 groups supported
18 groups supported
How we work
A Lake District for everyone
By supporting the Lake District Foundation you join us in working for a more sustainable future. We can improve water quality, enhance access, recognise our heritage and nurture habitats. We can’t do this without our committed supporters.
Fund
We fund local projects.
Collaborate
We work with businesses, visitors, community groups and public bodies.
Inspire
We inspire positive action across the region.
Say hello
Meet our team
Sarah Swindley
Sarah Halliwell
Anya Kuliszewski
Pam Purcell
Testimonials
Feedback from our supporters
The charity for the Lake District
Applying for grants
We regularly host grant funding opportunities to support innovative projects and initiatives that align with our mission to support the nature, environment, water, people and heritage here in the Lake District. If your work shares our vision for sustainability, conservation and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.
We have given almost 3 million pounds so far...
