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We are the charity for the Lake District National Park. We fund,collaborate and inspire positive action to support nature, heritage and people.

https://www.lakedistrictfoundation.org Our vision is that the Lake District and Cumbria will be a place where its prosperous economy, world class visitor experiences and vibrant communities come together to sustain its spectacular landscape, wildlife, and cultural heritage. To achieve this vision we aim to:

- Increase giving into the Lake District, securing £1 from each visitor,

- Distribute this income to effective projects, organisations and programmes of work that help our vision to be realised.

15/10/2026

What an amazing evening! 🌿✨
A brilliant mix of suits and walking boots came together tonight at the beautiful Windermere Jetty to talk all things Invest Lake District!
It was fantastic to bring together businesses, communities and inspiring projects, all united by a shared passion for the Lake District and its future.
A huge thank you to the incredible projects that joined us to showcase their work and to all the brilliant businesses who came along to find out how they can make a real difference to this special place.
Smashing food, a stunning venue and most importantly, some fantastic conversations and new connections!
We’re so excited to see what comes next for Invest Lake District. 💚 .hardknott.forest

15/10/2026

✨ Tonight is the night! ✨
We’re delighted to be celebrating the official launch of Invest Lake District this evening at the beautiful Windermere Jetty!
An exciting new chapter in bringing people and businesses together to invest in the future of our extraordinary Lake District. 🌿
We can’t wait to share more with you soon!

13/10/2026

🌿 Nature, wellbeing and the power of the Lake District.
We all know that spending time in nature can make us feel better. But just how important is our connection to the natural world for our mental health?
As part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund supported HEART project, we had the pleasure of filming with the brilliant Glenn Mahaffy from Mind in Furness.
Glenn shares his thoughts on the Lake District and the incredible role our landscapes can play in supporting mental health, wellbeing and a sense of connection.
From finding moments of calm to feeling part of something bigger, our natural environment offers so much more than beautiful scenery.
At the Lake District Foundation, we believe these special places should be protected, celebrated and accessible to everyone. 💚
🎥 Hear what Glenn has to say.

12/10/2026

What does the Lake District mean to the people who know it best?
In the next film in our World Heritage Site series, we hear from our brilliant ambassador .tom.experiences about what this landscape means to him and why he has chosen to spend so much of his life helping others discover it.
For Tom, the Lake District is so much more than a beautiful place. It’s somewhere to explore, connect and feel part of something bigger — a landscape shaped by people, nature and generations of shared history.
We’re proud to have ambassadors like Tom who care deeply about this place and help others understand just how special it is.
🎥 Watch to hear what the Lake District World Heritage Site means to Tom. With thanks to the and
Cumbria

16/09/2026

Meet 👋 Founder of LMB Coaching, Lake District local and someone who knows these fells pretty well.
For Lauren, fell running is about much more than reaching the top. It is about connection to place, community, challenge and spending time in a landscape shaped by generations of people living and working here.
This reel marks the start of our HEART social media series, sharing more about the and some of the people who help make this landscape what it is today.
Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing stories from across the Lake District, exploring its culture, farming, communities, traditions and the relationship between people and place.
First up, Lauren talks fell running 🏃‍♀️⛰️
With thanks to The and National Lottery players for supporting the HEART project. Videography by
Heritage PeopleAndPlace NationalLotteryHeritageFund

15/09/2026

Pam’s swapping spreadsheets for cycle paths…
Our brilliant Finance Manager got on her bike along the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail to collect a donations.
Not a bad way to do the banking! 🌿
Every donation helps us care for the Lake District and support the people, wildlife and landscapes that make this place so special.
Huge thanks to everyone who supports our work- and to Pam for going the extra mile… quite literally.

06/08/2026

23/07/2026

We are thrilled to have work alongside Kendal Calling this year. Take a look 👀

21/07/2026

We’re delighted to announce the projects receiving support through the £50,000 HEART Community Grant Fund 💚
From practical climate action to creative community projects, each one will help people across the Lake District build a stronger and more resilient future for this special place.
Scroll through to discover the projects we’ll be supporting and the difference they hope to make.
A huge thank you to everyone who applied and shared their ideas with us.
Trekking Tom Experiences The National Lottery Heritage Fund Friends of the Lake District Jennie Dee Hill Restoring Hardknott Forest Beak Tech The Ernest Cook Trust Friends of the Ullswater Way Basecamp North Lakes Patterdale Estate Dry Stone Walling Association

15/07/2026

We came. We saw. We conquered! 🐉🏆
After finishing second last year we were hungry for that trophy and this year the LDF team brought it home at the YHA Dragon Boat Race!
A huge well done to all the brilliant businesses who joined us on the water and helped raise valuable funds for the Lake District.
What a day. What a team. What a result! 💪
YHA Windermere

Address

Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA97RL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+44 (0)1539 822622

Website

http://www.lakedistrictfoundation.org/

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