Cotswold Lakes Trust

02/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome The NumberCrunchers as the newest Cotswold Lakes Trust Community Champion. A big thank you to the team at The Numbercrunchers for their generous support.

Discover the many benefits of becoming a Community Champion on our website: https://cotswoldlakestrust.org/corporate_membership/

To find out how your organisation can become a Community Champion, please contact [email protected]

30/03/2026

🐛🌿 Are you looking for a new challenge or to kick start your career in conservation? We have an opening for a Trainee Ranger. Be part of a small but effective team that manages some fantastic habitats and reserves across 42sq miles of the Cotswold Lakes. You'll be supported to develop your practical skills and ecological knowledge in a friendly and supportive environment and will get involved with some great opportunities including our Black Poplar and Water Vole conservation projects. 🦆🦋

https://cotswoldlakestrust.org/vacancies/

09/03/2026

We're hiring a Marketing & Communications Officer

Would you like to use your creativity and communication skills to make a real difference to nature's recovery and local communities across the Cotswold Lakes.

Cotswold Lakes Trust is seeking an energetic and innovative part-time Marketing & Communications Officer to deliver engaging content that supports fundraising, community engagement, media coverage and influences decision makers. You'll need the technical skills to create engaging content across digital and traditional marketing and comms channels, working with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, and be part of a passionate, experienced team dedicated to nature's recovery.

For more information and to apply see
www.cotswoldlakestrust.org/vacancies

26/02/2026

Cold water swimmers, this is your moment, come along and take the plunge in our Icy Dip Swim Event!

🔥What's on...

🎖️ Competitive races from 50m - 400m
👊 2-person team relay
🎩 Best hat fun swim - your chance to get creative!
🧘‍♂️ Relaxed general swim to finish
🍵 Refreshments available from Carlé's Coffee
🩱 Unique swimwear for cold water swimmers by Own The Adventure

Tag your swim buddies and join us for a morning full of icy dips, laughter and unforgettable fun!

13/02/2026

❄️🧊 Cold Water Swim Vibes ! ❄️🧊

Join us at our Icy Dip Swim Event featuring the non-competitive Best Hat Swim.

This isn’t about speed, it’s about STYLE.

Think wild, waterproof, disco queens, sea creatures, the opportunities are endless!

So tag your swim buddies and join in the fun, get crafting, the bolder the better, bragging rights are on offer for the best hat! 👑

Competitive races are also available. 🏅

06/02/2026

Join us for our end of season cold water swim event, in the stunning Cleveland Lakes, Ashton Keynes ❄️💦

We have something for everyone!
🏅For the thrill seekers: Join the competitive swims & race your way through cold water
🍃For the nature lovers: Take a leisurely dip and soak in the views

No matter your pace, come along and embrace the chill, challenge yourself and make unforgettable memories with friends and like minded swimmers 🏊‍♀️

🎟️ Tickets and information via: www.cotswoldlakestrust.org/icydip

29/01/2026

29/01/2026

The Icy Dip Swim Event is back!

Get ready to take the plunge in our cold water end of season swim event.

Competitive distances from 50m - 400m, a team relay, non-competitive 'Best Hat event & general swims for those that just fancy a dip, so we have something for everyone!

Cotswold Lakes

20/01/2026

We are delighted to welcome Bürkert UK as the newest Cotswold Lakes Trust Community Champion. Our thanks to the team at Bürkert for their generous support.

Discover the many benefits of becoming a Community Champion on our website: cotswoldlakestrust.org/corporate_membership

To find out how your organisation can become a Community Champion, please contact [email protected]

15/01/2026

We're hiring a Marketing & Communications Officer

Would you like to use your creativity and communication skills to make a real difference to nature's recovery and local communities across the Cotswold Lakes.

Cotswold Lakes Trust is seeking an energetic and innovative part-time Marketing & Communications Officer to deliver engaging content that supports fundraising, community engagement, media coverage and influences decision makers. You'll need the technical skills to create engaging content across digital and traditional marketing and comms channels, working with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, and be part of a passionate, experienced team dedicated to nature's recovery.

For more information and to apply see https://cotswoldlakestrust.org/vacancies/

12/12/2025

Cotswold Lakes Trust is proud to announce the deployment of a new safety boat at its flagship Cleveland Lakes site near Ashton Keynes, made possible through generous funding from Sport England and the supporters who contributed to their crowdfunding appeal.

We were delighted to recently celebrate the official launch of the boat with donors. This boat enables the Trust to provide a range of safe, sustainable water-based activities at Cleveland Lakes, including for the first time, opportunities specifically designed for disadvantaged young people.

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Cotswold Lakes Trust is proud to announce the deployment of a new safety boat at its flagship Cleveland Lakes site near Ashton Keynes, made possible through generous funding from Sport […]