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Campaign with us

Creating real change

Help protect Cumbria’s landscapes from damaging developments, tackle the pressures of tourism, and push for the bold action needed for nature recovery and climate resilience.

Roanhead campaigners celebrate result outside town hall

Why Campaign

Whether you can spare five minutes to respond to a consultation, share a message with your community, or support a local action moment, every action helps strengthen our voice and influence decisions that shape the Lake District’s future. You don’t need to be an expert – we’ll share clear updates, evidence and practical ways to get involved.

Become a volunteer campaigner

We are looking for volunteers to help with our campaigns such as Fairer Housing, Stronger Communities. The role can be catered according to your interests, but could include:

  • Having input into what our campaigns involve
  • Helping us on stalls at events such as county fairs
  • Writing to your MP
  • Sharing our petitions and events calendar with your local community

Free training sessions will be provided in topics like community organising and political campaigning.

Please email campaigning@fld.org.uk to find out more!

Current campaigns

Here are our current major campaigns. Join us to take action on these key issues.

Blea Tarn

If you love the Lake District, help us protect it