Help us understand scheme impact
A major £2.3m project to cut carbon in the Lake District is looking for a consultant to assess its impact. The Low Carbon Lake District Fund is a comprehensive programme to help tackle climate change working in partnership with local businesses and communities. Delivered by The Lake District Foundation, the Fund is led by the […]
Let’s love Windermere
A week-long fundraiser to help care for Windermere is launched today (Friday 22 April). The Lake District Foundation is taking part in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund – a nationwide fundraising drive which launches on Earth Day and runs until 29 April. The Big Give raises money for environmental campaigns across the country which […]
“We are morally bound to preserve this way of life”
The Lake District Foundation has joined forces with The Lakes Distillery to launch a £25k funding pot for projects that enhance and conserve water quality. The Lakes Distillery Water Fund is designed to support community and volunteer-led groups in their efforts to deliver water quality projects. As the deadline for applications fast approaches (21 March […]
“Woodlands should be treasured by all” – meet graduate forester Bryce
Cumbria has a new kid on the block taking his first steps in forestry employment. Bryce Flannaghan is a new graduate forester employed by the Lake District Foundation and managed by Cumbria Woodlands. As part of his learning Bryce will work alongside United Utilities staff making lasting improvements to woodlands in Thirlmere. We caught-up with […]
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SUCCESS
FOR KESWICK TO THRELKELD RAILWAY TRAIL The Lake District Foundation, the local conservation charity, are celebrating after the recent opening of the much-loved Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail has proven a hit. The trail reopened due to a successful six-month (K2T) community fundraising campaign in 2018 to help reinstate the path. The 10km return route from Keswick to Threlkeld has been well used over the Christmas and New Year break, welcoming runners, cyclists, walkers and multi-users . The reopening was made […]
LAKE DISTRICT HEDGEROW CAMPAIGN SET TO DOUBLE DONATIONS
The Lake District Foundation, the local conservation charity, is spearheading a fundraising campaign to reinstate and conserve native hedgerows. The charity is participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge, a match funding initiative enabling donations to be doubled for one week in December. The Christmas Challenge launched by the founder of The Big Give, philanthropist […]
VIRTUAL ADVENTURE EVENING LAUNCHED FOR FIX THE FELLS
The Lake District Foundation, has launched a virtual adventure evening to raise funds for Fix the Fells. The fundraiser is called ‘Why we adventure…’ hosted by Sean Conway, one of the charities’ Ambassadors and will be streamed on Thursday 10th December at 7.30pm. The virtual event will see exclusive videos from leading explorers, climbers, runners, […]
New business supporter: The Lost Compass
We are delighted to announce a new partnership between the Lake District Foundation and The Lost Compass, a new UK based company, supplying 100% eco-friendly and sustainable apparel and clothing. The Lost Compass is a family business, based in Cheshire, UK and is run by Jade and Jack and was founded in 2018. The Lost […]
Orrest Head Fundraising Campaign Raises £38,000
A local conservation charity, the Lake District Foundation and the Lake District National Park are celebrating raising over £38,000 for the Orrest Head accessibility improvement project. The fundraising campaign launched last autumn aims is create an alternative path to the summit of Orrest Head making it suitable for people with limited mobility, including people with […]
Cumbria Hedgerow Campaign Receives Donation Boost
A fundraising campaign aiming to raise £100,000 to create and reinstate 4,000 metres of native hedgerows in the Lake District has received a generous boost from the Woodland Trust. The Lake District Foundation, Ullswater Catchment Management CIC, Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and Eden Rivers Trust launched the Real Hedge Fund in June […]
