Rare Opening of Historic Nunwick Hall Gardens in Support of the Lake District Calvert Trust
We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Garden Party at Nunwick Hall on the 14th of June, offering a unique opportunity to explore the estate’s private gardens, opening to the public for the first time in over five years. Nestled in the heart of the Eden Valley, Nunwick Hall’s gardens on the outskirts of Great Salkeld have long been admired but […]
New Year’s Day Derwentwater Dip Raises Over £2,000 for Lake District Calvert Trust
On 1st January 2026 hundreds of brave souls gathered on the edge of Derwentwater in Keswick to take the plunge for our local charity, the Lake District Calvert Trust. The much-anticipated New Year’s Day Dip returned for it’s third year with a wonderful turnout of locals and visitors alike, all ready to kickstart the new […]
Cumbrian Charity Asks Public to join 24 hour Mountain Challenge during critical Fundraising Week – It’s a Doddle!
The Lake District Calvert Trust is inviting supporters, schools, businesses, and community groups across the UK to get behind its latest fundraising campaign, as part of The Big Give Christmas Challenge, which runs from 2–9 December 2025. The Big Give is a nationwide fundraising initiative where every donation made during the campaign week is match […]
Lakeland charity welcomes latest charity partner
Cumbrian Brewing Company launches ‘Pints with a Purpose’ supporting accessible outdoors charity in 50th anniversary year and beyond
Hearts and Hooves: The Calvert Collection x V.K.Oils
We’re delighted to announce an exciting collaboration between a Cumbrian artist and Calvert Stables. Over the past six months, Cumbrian-based artist Victoria Knipe, known professionally as V.K Oils, has joined forces with the Lake District Calvert Trust to create a collection of paintings inspired by the wonderful horses of Calvert Stables. These one-of-a-kind acrylic artworks […]
Lakeland District Calvert Trust celebrates new charity partnership with award-winning Keswick tourism operator
A leading Cumbrian charity providing accessible outdoor adventure to thousands of people living with disability around the UK has secured an exciting new partnership with an award-winning Keswick tourism operator. The Lake District Calvert Trust, today announced that Castlerigg Hall Camping, Caravanning and Glamping Park have become the organisation’s latest key charity partner. The partnership will […]
Calvert Stables launch fundraising campaign for newest herd member
On Sunday 31 August, staff from Keswick’s much loved Calvert Stables will undertake a ‘trap push’ from Keswick to Threlkeld and back again on the old railway line. Stables Manager, Lou Hogan along with Becky, Rosie, Abbie and some willing volunteers have set themselves this challenge as part of fundraising efforts to raise money for […]
Lakeland charity partnership celebrates astonishing fundraising year!
A leading Lake District supermarket and Lakeland charity are celebrating a hugely successful, year-long fundraising partnership. Booths Keswick staff selected The Lake District Calvert Trust as their charity partner back in Summer 2024. After 12 months of heroic efforts by the Keswick team, the final fundraising total has been revealed as £34,120.96! The 100-strong store […]
Cumbrian charity celebrates Summer with not one – but two outdoor theatre performances!
Friends of the Calvert Trust (Lake District) are inviting locals and visitors alike to join in with a variety of lively events this summer to help support their work of making outdoor adventure accessible to all. First and up comes outdoor theatre in a glorious setting! Back for 2025, the hugely talented outdoor theatre group […]
Cumbrian charity reveals results of major refurbishment project powered by volunteers
A Lake District charity offering accessible adventure to all, has unveiled extensive, new look accommodation for 2025.
Fruitful partnership blossoms between Cumbrian charity, Keswick supermarket and award-winning local producer
An exciting new partnership between a Cumbrian charity, a local food producer and Keswick’s Booths supermarket is blossoming – and bearing fruit!
Lake District Calvert Trust celebrates astonishing fundraising success of ‘Big Give’ week
A Cumbrian charity is celebrating after a key fundraising week proved a truly huge success.