Tackling climate change and restoring nature requires collaboration. We work with a variety of trusted partners whose expertise helps deliver positive environmental outcomes across Westmorland and Furness. Follow the links below to find out more about their work and how they are contributing to a greener future.
Cumbria
- Cumbria Wildlife Trust – Conservation charity working to protect and restore wildlife, habitats and natural landscapes across Cumbria.
- National Trust – Conservation charity that protects and manages historic places, countryside, coastlines and cultural heritage for public benefit.
- Friends of the Lake District – Charity campaigning to protect and enhance Cumbria’s landscapes, nature and local communities.
- Cumbria Local Nature Partnership – Partnership organisation that provides a strategic voice for nature recovery and environmental action across Cumbria.
- Lake District National Park Authority – Public body responsible for conserving, enhancing and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the Lake District National Park.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park – National Park authority responsible for protecting the landscape, wildlife, heritage and communities of the Yorkshire Dales.
- RAISE – Cumbria Community Forest – Community forest programme creating woodland and improving access to nature to benefit people, wildlife and climate resilience.
- University of Cumbria – Higher education institution providing teaching, research and community engagement across Cumbria and beyond.
- Cumbria Tourism – Destination management organisation promoting Cumbria and supporting the county’s visitor economy.
- National Education Nature Park – National programme helping schools and educational settings improve biodiversity and connect young people with nature.
- Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP) - Brings together organisations across Cumbria to coordinate action towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2037.
Eden
- Ullswater Catchment Management CIC – Community interest company working with farmers and partners to improve river health, biodiversity, flood resilience and sustainable land management in the Ullswater catchment.
- Eden Rivers Trust – Environmental charity dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers, freshwater habitats and wildlife throughout the Eden catchment.
- North Pennines National Landscape – Protected landscape partnership conserving the natural beauty, heritage and biodiversity of the North Pennines.
South Lakeland
- South Cumbria Rivers Trust – Charity working to improve rivers, lakes and freshwater habitats across South Cumbria through conservation and community action.
- Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape – Protected landscape partnership dedicated to conserving and enhancing one of England’s most important landscapes for nature, heritage and recreation.
- Holker Estate – Historic estate managing land, farming, woodland, heritage assets and environmental initiatives across South Cumbria.
- Morecambe Bay Partnership – Charity bringing organisations and communities together to protect, celebrate and enhance the Morecambe Bay area.
- Freshwater Biological Association – Independent research and education charity advancing the understanding and protection of freshwater ecosystems.
Furness
- Art Gene – Barrow-based community arts organisation using creative projects to connect people, place, culture and environmental action.
- Full of Noises – A Barrow-based arts organisation that champions experimental music, sound art and creative learning through concerts, workshops and community events.