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 raise £1,750 to cover half the £2500 excess on their marquee insurance policy. We granted of £1750 to them via our small grants fund and […]
Orrest Head
“Those few hours cast a spell that changed my life” – Wainwright. The view from Orrest Head is spectacular, but not everyone can get there to enjoy it because the top section of path is too steep and difficult. We want to create an alternative path to this special viewpoint suitable for people with limited […]
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 hosted by the Foundation, supporting the joint mission to look after our natural world and inspire others to share the many benefits of life outdoors. Donations […]
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 they can support each other.
Red Squirrel Campaign
#Savereds Why? Red squirrels: charming, charismatic, an icon of the Cumbrian landscape, immortalised through Beatrix Potter’s Squirrel Nutkin. Cumbria is the best county to see wild red squirrels in northern England. We know that 80% of red squirrel conservation effort is being carried out by volunteer groups across the north. Without this passion and commitment, […]
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 Fells volunteer path repair team to work high up on the Lake District mountainside. After a few weeks of glorious weather the team arrived to […]
Support the Lake District
[vc_row][vc_column][wiz_vc_heading title=”Support the Lake District” sub_title=”Donate towards the National Park, and help us keep the Lake District spectacular.”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Donate towards our National Park, and all the funds raised will help maintain more than 3,100km of paths and bridleways. Millions of visitors, combined with our Cumbrian climate, means the National Park are constantly carrying out improvements […]
Keswick to Threlkeld Fundraising Toolkit
Help us restore the beautiful Keswick to Threlkeld railway path, devastated by Storm Desmond! We need to raise £5.4m. Join our campaign: download our toolkit, participate in the 5km K2T Challenge, or host a fundraising event. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal. Together, we can revive this cherished path for everyone. Get involved today!
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 and share. Get involved! Complete 5km anyway you like. Walk, run, cycle, push the buggy, walk the dogs or swim! Take a selfie or a […]
