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Find fundraising fell fixers

Published on: 23 Jan 2012

An appeal has gone out to find a group of volunteers willing to help raise funds to save the work of a vital project which prevents and repairs erosion of the upland paths in the world famous Lake District landscape used by millions of walkers every year.

For the past five years the Fix the Fells project has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as donations from supporters and partners. But the Heritage Lottery funding ended in December 2011 and now the project is looking to secure sustainable funding to enable this vital work to continue well into the future.

Each year the project costs around £500,000 and although a great deal of work in-kind and match funding has already been committed, fundraisers are still needed to find up to £800,000 over the next ten years. The Fix the Fells project is now looking for help from a small, enthusiastic team of volunteers to try to raise the vital funds to protect and preserve some of the most stunning scenery in the country.

LDNPA Volunteer Co-ordinator Tim Duckmanton said this was an ideal opportunity for anyone with spare time to put something back into a genuine community voluntary project that benefits so many visitors and local residents.

“This is a great opportunity for people to communicate their enthusiasm and passion for the Lake District by working with award-winning charity Nurture Lakeland, to raise the much-needed money to protect our fells.

“We are looking for help to raise awareness with businesses about the innovative Fix the Fells conservation scheme and the recreational impacts of tourism in the national park. In return we’ll give them training, a sense of achievement and a whole load of fun,” he added.

Anyone who wants to get involved has until 14 February to find out more. Key requirements for the role include:

• good communication skills
• a professional manner
• enthusiasm
• passion for the uplands
• basic level of IT skills

People interested in applying, or just wanting a chat about the project, should contact Tim on 01539 792674 or tim.duckmanton@lakedistrict.gov.uk