Heritage Fund

Level of Investment:

£20,000 fund sponsorship

Project Themes:

Project Summary

This fund is for sponsors interested in community-led cultural heritage initiatives, offering a unique opportunity to support grassroots projects that protect and enhance the Lake District’s cultural heritage and distinctive character.

Sponsorship leads to a co-created community grants programme that fosters traditional skills and crafts, promotes resilient landscapes, preserves Cumbrian breeds, and cultivates upskilled and educated communities.

Why is it Needed?

The Lake District National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site where traditional farming practices, skills, and crafts have contributed to its great beauty and spectacular natural landscape.

This fund aims to support communities in retaining traditional skills, supporting local industries, and developing projects that enhance the cultural heritage of this special place.

Environmental outcomes

Resilient landscapes

Enhanced biodiversity

Habitat creation

Social outcomes

Improved skills

Employment opportunities

Engaged communities

Cultural awareness

Why invest?

Investing as the sole sponsor of this unique fund offers a remarkable opportunity to help retain vital traditional skills, support local industries, and develop projects that bolster both the environment and the community.

The fund aligns with ESG goals and provides tangible evidence of corporate commitment to sustainability.