Be a part of protecting the Lake District's landscapes and heritage – your support starts here.
You can directly contribute to maintaining over 3,100 km of paths and bridleways in the Lake District. With millions of visitors each year and the challenges of our Cumbrian climate, your support ensures we can continue vital repairs and improvements.
Your donation makes a difference
Find out about sponsoring fingerpost, gate, stile or bridge https://lakedistrictfoundation.org/sponsor-the-lake-district-national-park/
Make a one-off donation: https://lakedistrictfoundation.org/donate-to-help-to-care-for-the-lake-district/
Sponsor a ranger: https://lakedistrictfoundation.org/sponsor-a-park-ranger/
Every donation is managed through the Lake District Foundation, an independent charity and a proud member of the Lake District National Park Partnership. The Lake District Foundation is the charity for the Lake District. They fund, collaborate and inspire positive action to support landscape, nature, heritage and people. We are funded entirely by generous supporters - through donations, business contributions, grants and gifts in Wills. Every bit of support makes a difference. The charity is registered in England and Wales with the charity number 1174201.
"I took our children and Paul's brother and his wife to see what is now referred to as Paul's gate today. It's wonderful! So pleased with it, and it was absolutely the right thing to do to honour his memory."
If you plan to scatter ashes, you always need the landowner’s permission to spread ashes on private land.
If you are thinking of scattering ashes on water, please try to avoid areas where people might be swimming, fishing or boating while you’re doing the ceremony. For inland rivers or lakes contact the local Environment Agency to check there is no nearby water supply.
We understand that families may wish to leave a temporary memorial item, however, it’s important to only use biodegradable, not plastic, wreaths or flowers if you need them. Ideally, we would encourage people to make a donation towards a selected National Park project or location in memory a loved one, such as a gate or bridge, whilst at the same time contributing toward the future of the Park.
