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Lake District Foundation
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We are the charity for the Lake District.
🌍✨ Exciting news from the Lake District Foundation! We're thrilled to showcase Invest Lake District at the Northern Nature, Culture & Place Forum in Leeds today. investlakedistrict.com
January 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Well it’s been quite pretty in the Lakes over the past few days…
January 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We popped by to spread some festive cheer and wish the Mountain Goat team a very Merry Christmas! Here's Steve and the gang!
December 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
🌟 A huge thank you to the Wainwright Society for donating the proceeds from your 2024 calendar sales to the Big Give Christmas Challenge in support of Fix the Fells! 💚
December 17, 2024 at 8:43 PM
🌿 A huge thank you to Bath House for their generous donation of £1,700+ to the Real Hedge Fund! 🌳

Your support will help plant new hedges & trees across the Lake District, restoring habitats, supporting wildlife & tackling climate change. 💚
December 12, 2024 at 6:36 PM

🎉✨ Here's the LDF team spreading festive cheer as we celebrate YOUR amazing support during the Big Give! Together, we raised over £30k in just one week for Fix the Fells! 🌟👏
December 11, 2024 at 7:48 PM
🤝 Fix the Fells relies on 160 passionate volunteers who give their time and skills to restore the Lake District’s upland paths. Isabel Berry, Fix the Fells Partnership Manager, says, “Volunteers are central to everything we do.”

Help us support them by donating.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 8, 2024 at 8:11 AM
We’ve raised almost 10k for Fix the Fells in 1 day! Thank you so much for such fantastic support. We still need 20k to reach our target… donate today and get your donation doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 4, 2024 at 2:03 PM
🌟 WE ARE LIVE! 🌟

The Big Give Christmas Challenge has officially started! 🎉 Every donation you make to Fix the Fells this week will be DOUBLED, helping us protect and restore the beautiful Lake District paths we all love. 🌿 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 3, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Every year, over 250,000 people climb Scafell Pike, England's highest peak. But the stunning paths that lead to the summit are fragile, worn down by heavy foot traffic and the unpredictable weather of the Lake District.

Get ready to get your donations doubled

👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 3, 2024 at 6:46 AM
🌿 Shop green, give back 🌿
This green weekend, we're thrilled to team up with Bath House to make a real difference for the environment. For every purchase, £1 will go directly to planting new hedges and trees as part of the Real Hedge Fund initiative 🌱.

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November 29, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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It’s National Tree Week! Trees are more than beautiful, they're lifelines for wildlife and natural carbon capturers.

Got a favourite tree or woodland memory? Share your story with us. 🌳

Spread some love for trees this #NationalTreeWeek.
November 27, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Hello from the team behind the Lake District Foundation!

From tree planting projects to Fix the Fells and sustainable business development, our work is inspired by the landscapes and communities of the Lake District.
November 27, 2024 at 5:12 PM
🌱 The Real Hedge Fund

Did you know the UK loses 6,000 miles of hedgerows every year, with only 1,200 miles replanted?

Since 2021, The Real Hedge Fund has supported the planting and maintenance of over 1,000 metres of hedgerows in Cumbria.

#GreenerFuture
November 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM
❄️ Brrr! Feeling the chill? 🥶 The colder months can be tough for our feathered friends, but you can make a big difference! 🐦❤️ Swipe for our top tips on helping birds through a cold snap. 🌨️

💡 Small actions = big impact for wildlife!
Tag us in your bird-friendly setups 🪶✨ #WinterWildlife #BirdCare
November 22, 2024 at 2:37 PM
🌟 Ambassador Spotlight: Thao Nunns 🌟

Meet Thao Nunns, our inspiring outdoors ambassador! As a mother of two, Thao is passionate about sharing her love for nature—not just with her family, but with her entire community here in the Lakes. 🌲
November 22, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Hello, Blue Sky! ❄️

We’re the Lake District Foundation. The charity for the Lake District. To celebrate joining Blue Sky, here’s a stunning snowy scene from the fells. Whether you’re a walker, a wildlife enthusiast or just love this special corner of the world, we’re here to inspire and protect it.
November 21, 2024 at 4:40 PM