New ambassadors join the Lake District Foundation team

Home News The Lake District Foundation (LDF) is proud to announce the addition of four ambassadors to champion the organisation and inspire positive action for nature, heritage and people. Each ambassador brings a unique focus and passion, contributing to a collective effort to promote adventure, sustainability, accessibility, culture and heritage throughout the Lake District.   […]

More grants awarded for hedgerows

We’re pleased to offer funding to another five Cumbrian organisations, as part of our Real Hedge Fund grants scheme. Thanks to generous donations from our supporters during last year’s the Real Hedge Fund at Christmas appeal, we’re giving grants worth a total of £5117.15. Patterdale Estate, self-catering lodges in Glenridding, will replace 70m of barb […]

Latrigg birthday challenge for Melissa

A young woman with Angelman Syndrome is set to climb Latrigg to celebrate her 21st Birthday and raise funds to help protect the Lake District. Melissa McComas was diagnosed with the genetic condition, which affects her nervous system, limits mobility and causes epilepsy, when she was just 3 years old. Despite Angelman Syndrome affecting all […]

A day with the Fix the Fells Rangers

This week our Trusts & Grants Lead Michele had her first opportunity to spend the day with the Fix the Fells Rangers. Michele was joined by our Fundraising Manager Steve, Fix the Fells Partnership Manager Isabel, Ross and Carol from National Trust, four Fix the Fells Rangers and Cassie the dog. The day was filled […]

Double your donation for new Windermere project

We’ve launched a new project aiming to improve the biodiversity and water quality of England’s largest lake. Campaigners have recently highlighted a decline in Windermere’s water quality. Now, we’re partnering with South Cumbria Rivers Trust and Windermere Science Festival to spearhead direct action to restore the life of the lake. A fundraising campaign is taking […]

We’ve got a fresh new look!

We’ve got a fresh and bold new look to reflect our mission and values. Here’s why it was the right time for an update… Back in the mid-1990s, Nurture Lakeland began to work with the tourist industry here in the Lake District. Their aim was to help businesses and visitors give back to this magnificent […]

New work to support farmers across Windermere

A consultant has been appointed to work with farmers across the Windermere catchment. Meet Hannah Towers, the new Farming Liaison Officer for the Love Windermere Partnership. The focus of Hannah’s work is to develop a good understanding of how the Love Windermere Partnership can support farmers and help to reduce nutrient input into Windermere. Ready […]

Sustainable Grant Fund

The Sustainable Grant Fund, supported by Booking.com, is designed to support small accommodation providers based in the Lake District to adopt environmentally friendly practices.

The Real Hedge Fund

Sadly over the last 70 years our hedgerows have become significantly reduced both in the length and in quality. Now seems a really excellent opportunity to engage and support farmers, landowners and communities to reinstate and improve their hedgerows. 

Do you live near the new National Trails? We need you!

Local people are invited to take part in consultations on plans to develop two National Trails that pass through Northern England. The King Charles III England Coast Path is currently being developed and will be a 2,700-mile trail showcasing the entire English coastline. When fully open, it will be the longest coastal path in the […]