Ullswater Way Fundraising Success

A local conservation charity is celebrating after a successful two month fundraising campaign ended on a high for the Ullswater Way, raising nearly £13,000. The campaign has been a Lake District Foundation initiative for the ‘LDF Ullswater Way Fund’, set up to specifically care for the spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage surrounding England’s second […]

Official Ullswater Way Guide boosts crowdfunder donations

A crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 for the much loved walking path, the Ullswater Way, in the Lake District, is now within reach of hitting its target thanks to a generous donation boost. The £1,500 donation came from Inspired by Lakeland, the publishing company for the official Ullswater Way Guide book. The publishers have donated […]

Lake District Foundation launches new visitor giving scheme

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The Lake District Foundation has launched a new visitor giving initiative to help protect and care for the Lake District National Park. The Lake District Foundation is encouraging visitors and locals to make a donation to help look after this spectacular place for now and in the future, by offering the opportunity to sponsor a […]

Ullswater Way crowdfunder receives donation boost

A crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 for repairs on the popular walking route in the Lake District, the Ullswater Way, has received a welcome donation boost helping the campaign reach the halfway point of meeting its target. The £1,000 donation came from Ambleside Park Hotel, an exclusive staff only John Lewis Partnership hotel located in […]

Site visit to Haweswater Woodland Planting – recently funded LDF project

As a special benefit to our business supporters, we were delighted to announce a series of site visits to some of our recently funded beneficiary projects. The first of two visits planned this year was held this week at Haweswater with the RSPB. It was an opportunity to see first-hand the work that has been […]

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 […]

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Ullswater Way

A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise money for a popular walking route in Ullswater. The Lake District Foundation aims to raise £5,000 by the end of April to fund vital repairs to the Ullswater Way. The money raised through this appeal will allow work to be carried out by the Lake District […]

The Ullswater Way Fund

Walking the Ullswater Way is a challenge. Just like taking care of its surrounding footpaths. The path welcomes thousands of visitors each year. We need your help to maintain, protect and care for this much loved path. The LDF Ullswater Way Fund specifically cares for the spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage surrounding England’s second […]

Lake District Hotels Association announce LDF as charity partner

The Lake District Hotels Association (LDHA) are excited to announce their 2019 official charity partner will be the Lake District Foundation. The Lake District Foundation (LDF) is a charity dedicated to care for the Lake District National Park and Cumbria. LDF’s ambition is to raise £1 from each of the 19million visitors to the Lake […]