About Us
At the Lake District Foundation, we believe in a Lake District for everyone- with thriving natural beauty, rich heritage and diverse communities.
Leading climate action to protect the environment
Restoring and maintaining cleaner lakes for all to enjoy
Supporting rich biodiversity to create thriving ecosystems
Promoting diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Recognising our cultural heritage
How we work
The charity for the Lake District
The Lake District Foundation is the charity for the Lake District. We fund, collaborate and inspire positive action to support nature, heritage and people.
With your support, we address the urgent challenges facing the Lake District by funding high-priority projects, encouraging collaboration and inspiring positive action.Â
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Explore our aims:
Clean water
The Lake District Foundation is committed to developing innovative ways to improve the water quality and biodiversity of our lakes and rivers.Â
Raised £62,000
Goal £100,000
Nature
We support projects to across the Lake District that contribute to improving biodiversity- from tree planting to creating new hedgerows to support local wildlife.Â
Raised £25,000
Goal £35,000
Climate action
We are committed to supporting projects which tackle the climate crisis. As the leading fundraising and grant-making partner for the Lake District National Park, we actively support the shared vision of a flourishing, sustainable Lake District that serves as a beacon of environmental stewardship.
Heritage
Our ambition is bold: to make the Lake District the world’s most inspiring National Park-a model for sustainable development. By demonstrating real-world solutions, we aim to ignite positive change on a global scale.
Inclusion and accessibility
At the Lake District Foundation, we believe in an evolving Lake District for everyone- with thriving natural beauty, rich heritage and diverse communities.
Business support for the charity for the Lake District
Trekking Tom Experiences
Tom, a qualified mountain leader and founder of Trekking Tom Experiences, has been involved in hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering for over twenty years. He is both an ambassador and business supporter of the Lake District Foundation. Â
"The Lake District has always been home for us- it's where we find peace, adventure and endless inspiration in its stunning landscape. Through Trekking Tom Experiences, we get to share our passion for the outdoors by guiding others on new experiences that are TRULY memorable" - Tom, founder of Trekking Tom Experiences
Support us
We are the official charity partner for the Lake District National Park
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.
Charity Donation
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