Fix the Fells Our Woman at The Top
It is great to know that we have our first woman, Sarah Anderson, who works with one of the four teams of upland path workers, working on fell paths throughout the Central, Eastern, Northern and Western lakes for the National Trust. From March to November, the teams work full-time on the fells, interspersing project work […]
Flowers and Fells Fund
The Lake District’s landscape is a patchwork of habitats. Our meadows and peatlands add to the diversity of plants and wildlife we find here, but need our help to be restored back to their former glory. Cumbria Wildlife Trust works with farmers and small holders to enhance, restore and manage flower-rich hay meadows in the […]
Living Seas
Living Seas. What picture does the phrase conjure up? A rocky reef bursting with brightly coloured fish, corals and sponges? A boat trip in the company of leaping dolphins and playful seals? Fishermen hauling nets that are brimful of big, tasty fish? Living Seas are all these things and more. But the UK’s seas are […]
Small Grants Fund
Our Small Grants Fund allows us to give grants of up to £1,000 to local community groups and organisations for small scale projects which make a difference to local communities. These sorts of projects often otherwise struggle to find funding. We have supported numerous small projects over the years. Here are some examples: Windermere and […]
Penrith & District Red Squirrels
Founded in 1994 and becoming a registered charity in 2008, Penrith & District Red Squirrel Group (P&DRSG) are committed to preserving native red squirrels in their natural environment by promoting the preservation of the red squirrel population within Penrith & District and their protection from extinction in the wild. The P&DRSG project is a conservation […]
Saving Eden
The Eden Invasive Species Project aims to protect the river Eden and its tributaries against the invasion of non-native plants and animals. This requires the management of invasive species already present, whilst preventing the introduction of new species. The project involves Eden Rivers Trust Staff and volunteers from the Eden valley and beyond. Invasive species […]
Ullswater Environment Recovery Fund
In December 2015, we launched the Ullswater Environment Recovery Fund in partnership with the Ullswater Association. In the aftermath of the floods, many residents and businesses in Ullswater were contacted by members of the public who wanted to help to support the recovery of the natural environment. The Ullswater economy is highly dependent on tourism […]
Warton Crag
Warton Crag nature reserve is part of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and overlooks Morecambe Bay in Lancashire. The reserve has a rich variety of habitats including areas of limestone pavement and ledges, with mixed woodland, limestone grassland and scrub. Warton Crag is extremely important nationally because it is home to […]
Adopt a Stone
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From 2015 – 2018 the Lake District Foundation hosted a website called “Adopt a Stone”. Donors could leave a message on a virtual stone along Hadrian’s Wall in exchange for a one-off or recurring donation. Funds raised were distributed to projects that delivered or complemented the objectives of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Status and Trail […]
Japanese Tour Operators support conservation in the Lake District
Last year members of the Japan Forum collectively raised over £13,000 to help the National Trust to improve the footpath access around Beatrix Potter’s beautiful farmhouse, Hill Top, in Near Sawrey. The generous donations of visitors choosing to book their tour with Japan Forum businesses will be used to support the off-road path project between […]
