The LDF Fund
The Lake District Foundation Fund provides grants to projects that care for the spectacular landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Lake District and Cumbria. When you make a donation to the Lake District Foundation you are supporting high-impact evidence-based projects that are of urgent priority. Funding decisions are made by a grant-making panel. We […]
Visit Our Pre-loved Pop-Up at Great North Swim
Find our ‘Pre-Loved Pop Up’ stand at this year’s Arla Great North Swim weekend! (June 9-11) In partnership with the Great North Swim, we will have a variety of second-hand outdoor clothing and items for sale at the stand. The Great North Swim sees amazing swim events take place throughout the weekend starting from Brockhole-on-Windermere. […]
Donations doubled for Fix the Fells for next 7 days
All donations to Fix The Fells over the next seven days will be doubled. See your money go twice as far as Fix The Fells benefits from this week’s Big Give Green Match Fund. The fundraiser runs from noon Thursday 20 April until noon Thursday 27 April. All donations up to a grand total of […]
Help assess impact of Woodland Futures project
The Lake District Foundation has an opportunity for a consultant to assess the impact of its Woodland Futures project. Working in partnership with Cumbria Woodlands, we were awarded funding from the Trees Call to Action Fund. It aims to increase woodland creation and bring existing woodlands into management to ensure they have a bright future […]
Cumbrian businesses win £1m low carbon funding
Fifty-eight Cumbrian businesses have received grants totaling almost £1m to reduce their carbon footprint. They have benefitted from the Low Carbon Lake District Fund administered by The Lake District Foundation. Over three years the fund has supported small to medium-sized businesses across the length of the Lake District including village shops, hotels, community-owned pubs, cinemas, […]
“The best start in forestry I could’ve had…”
A graduate forester has reflected on his one year working in woodlands at Thirlmere. Bryce Flannaghan has been taking his first steps in forestry during a 12 month placement. He has been employed by the Lake District Foundation and managed by Cumbria Woodlands. As part of his learning Bryce worked alongside United Utilities staff making […]
Five Cumbria hedge schemes awarded funding
The Lake District Foundation is supporting five organisations with funding to plant new hedges and trees. We have allocated £10k through our Real Hedge Fund which helps create and restore hedgerows and trees across the county. More than 1000 meters of hedgerow has already been planted in two previous rounds of funding. Sarah Swindley, Chief […]
New ultra event raises funds for the Lake District
An epic ultra marathon event in the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park gets underway for the first time this autumn. The 13 Valleys Ultra takes place between 29 September to 1 October 2023 and sees entrants running and raising funds at the same time. Organised by the Great Run Company this new event […]
Challenging yourself this year? Raise funds for the Lake District
Limbering up for a challenge in the Lake District in 2023? Why not give a little back and raise funds for the mountains you’re striding on? An epic ultra marathon event in the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park gets underway for the first time this autumn. The 13 Valleys Ultra takes place between […]
Hotels lend support to Windermere Big Give
With your support we were delighted to raise more than £23000 for community projects that look after Windermere. Before Christmas we asked for your backing with our week-long Big Give fundraiser. A total of £23865 was raised and will go towards community projects that contribute to the health of England’s largest lake. We received dozens […]
