Lake District swim event launches new fund-raising campaign
Great North Swim campaign raises funds for the Lake District Foundation Swimmers taking part in this year’s Coventry Building Society Great North Swim have the chance to make their swim go even further for the Lake District. Through the new Beat Your Time. Help the Lakes. campaign, Coventry Building Society will donate £5 to the Lake District […]
Local pupils become young conservationists for the day at Hardknott Forest
Broughton Primary pupils get hands-on with nature recovery at Hardknott Forest Pupils from Broughton-in-Furness Church of England Primary School have taken part in a hands-on nature recovery day at Hardknott Forest, supported by funding from the Lake District Foundation’s “Real Hedge Fund”. The visit gave children the chance to see conservation in action within the […]
Langdale Estate’s donations to Fix the Fells exceed £325k
Langdale Estate’s donations to Fix the Fells exceed £325k Langdale Estate has just completed its most recent donation of £20,000 to The Lake District Foundation for the Fix the Fells project, taking its total support for the project to £327,378.17 over the course of 35 years. Langdale Estate, home to The Langdale Timeshare and Langdale […]
Fells and Flow Festival Fund supports community and nature projects across Cumbria
Fells and Flow Festival Fund supports community and nature projects across Cumbria A partnership between Another Place, The Lake and the Lake District Foundation is supporting grassroots environmental and community initiatives across Cumbria following the success of the Fells and Flow Festival. Held on the shores of Ullswater in September the Fells and Flow Festival […]
A new chapter for hedgerows: launching the Real Hedge Fund
A new chapter for hedgerows: launching the Real Hedge Fund We are delighted to announce the launch of the Real Hedge Fund-a new grant programme by the Lake District Foundation dedicated to the restoration, planting and celebration of hedgerows across Cumbria. Why hedgerows matter Hedgerows are more than boundary lines between fields. They are vital lifelines […]
Fells and Flow Festival: Adventure, Connection and Inspiration on the Lake
Fells and Flow Festival: Adventure, Connection and Inspiration on the Lake On Friday 13 September, our first Fells and Flow Festival brought together adventurers, storytellers and businesses to celebrate everything that makes the Lake District so special. Hosted at Another Place, The Lake, and supported by Land Rover Discovery, the festival was built on strong business partnerships and the […]
Introducing – Project Engagement Officer for South Cumbria Rivers Trust
Introducing – Sam Twyford – Project Engagement Officer for South Cumbria Rivers Trust I’m excited to share that I’ve recently embarked on an exciting new chapter as the Project Engagement Officer for the South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT). This is a role that combines my love for the environment and community engagement, and I couldn’t […]
Join Our Crew for the Lakeside Dragon Boat Regatta 2025!
Big Give Christmas Challenge raises vital funds for Fix the Fells Join Our Crew for the Lakeside Dragon Boat Regatta 2025! We’re on the lookout for passionate paddlers to join our team at the Lakeside Dragon Boat Regatta on Saturday 12 July 2025 at Lakeside YMCA, Windermere. This exciting event offers more than just a day on the water […]
Big Green Give generates £12,000 for farming and flood prevention
Big Give Christmas Challenge raises vital funds for Fix the Fells Home News Thanks to your generous support, we’re celebrating a fantastic milestone—over £12,000 raised through the Big Green Give to support flood prevention and sustainable farming right here in the Lake District. Every pound donated during the campaign was doubled through match funding, making […]
Sweet success- Grasmere Gingerbread support the Lake District Foundation
Big Give Christmas Challenge raises vital funds for Fix the Fells Home News A sweet partnership supporting Cumbrian Woodlands, Meadows and Hedgerows Cumbrian woodlands, wildflower meadows, and hedgerows have a brighter future thanks to a fantastic charity partnership between Grasmere Gingerbread and Globus. Through a joint fundraising initiative in 2024, sales of Grasmere Gingerbread tins […]
