A-ha Distribution supports LDF
The Lake District Foundation is pleased to welcome A-ha Distribution to its growing number of business supporters. A-ha Distribution are a local company with a huge love of the area we work and live in. So much of our work is about distributing information about the fabulous things to see and do in Cumbria and […]
Funding for local projects 2019
The Lake District Foundation has revealed the nine projects which will receive funds from the latest round of grant funding. The successful projects from across Cumbria each will receive between £1,000 and £2,500. In total 27 applications were received, making it a difficult task to choose which projects should benefit from funding. Sarah Swindley, CEO […]
New Business Supporter Park House Barn
Park House Barn is a working farm with a wedding and events venue that has magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Here’s what Operations Manager, Francesca Morton has to say about becoming a business supporter for the Lake District Foundation. “We want to help and feel it is our duty to protect this environment. We […]
New Business Supporter Bath House
We are delighted that Bath House has joined us as a new Business Supporter. Located in Sedbergh and the nearby village of Dent, this rural business is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Dales and Lakes, a continual reminder of the need to preserve and care for the landscape and environment on our door […]
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, […]
Apply for a Grant…
Applications are invited from projects which share our goal that the Lake District and Cumbria will be an inspirational example of sustainable development in action, and a place where a prosperous economy, world-class visitor experiences and vibrant communities come together to sustain its spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage. Sarah Swindley, Lake District Foundation’s CEO, […]
Japanese Tour Operators raise £15,540 for the Lake District Foundation
Japanese Tour Operators have collectively raised £15,540 for the Lake District Foundation in a year. The participating businesses ask their customers who are booking a trip to the Lake District if they would like to make a £5 donation to the Lake District Foundation, and they receive a small gift in exchange. Last year, we […]
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 […]
