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Take your Corporate Social Responsibility to the next level

We can’t do it without you – your time, your expertise and your ideas

Whether you are an individual considering how best to use your time and expertise to volunteer; a business – small or large – thinking about giving back to your community; or simply want to show your support through sponsorship or individual giving – there are many ways you can support us.

A registered charity for over 40 years, The Lake District Calvert Trust is made up of two centres: Calvert Lakes and Calvert Stables. Every year we welcome thousands of families, individuals, schools, charities and clubs to take part in accessible outdoor adventure.

Corporate Sponsorship – Let’s Work Together!

We love working with our corporate partners to support the 3500 people who enjoy Calvert Lakes each and every year.

We genuinely view our corporate supporters as our partners and know that every organisation will have a different approach and priorities.

Our experienced and creative fundraising team will work with you to develop a programme of events and activities tailored to fundraising in your individual organisation.

Whether you are on our doorstep or a little further afield we can offer something just a little bit different for your staff team as part of our partnership.

Team building outdoor activities using our centre and facilities
Disability awareness training days delivered by our expert instructors
Places at high profile events such as the London Marathon and the Great North Run.
Join in our Big Give Christmas Challenge week and feature on our thriving social media platforms
Volunteering days at our Calvert Lakes and Calvert Stables locations

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“The fundraising team were incredibly helpful. If we had an idea, they helped make it happen. Our whole business benefitted from this rewarding experience, the team bonded and staff were hugely motivated. I would recommend partnering with the Lake District Calvert Trust to anyone- it really is an inspiring charity.”

Jo Brand

Edwin Thomspon LLP

We're hugely grateful for the support of these corporate partners:

Sponsor a Pony

Sponsor a pony and you will help people with disabilities to experience riding and trap driving with support from our highly trained Calvert Trust ponies, staff and stables volunteers. The Lake District Calvert Trust relies heavily on donations to continue this specialist work, so thank you for any support you are able to give. Sponsorship starts from as little as £10 a month.

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Let’s be Friends

The Friends of the Calvert Trust (Lake District) are a wonderful group of volunteers and donors who raise vital funds for us. They work tirelessly to organise a varied programme of events such as plays, concerts and cruises throughout the year at beautiful Lake District locations. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, or sign up to to our email newsletter to be the first to find out about these fabulous events! Members of the Friends are also very generous in their regular donations and support of our work.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the work of the Calvert Trust and there are many ways you can get involved. Not only does volunteering help us beyond measure, it can be a rewarding and fun experience for you too: gain new skills; build life and work experiences; meet new and interesting people!

Whether you are an individual, group, or a work experience student studying Outdoor Education or Recreation, our volunteering opportunities range from assisting with occasional fundraising events to regular weekly sessions at our Riding for the Disabled Stables.

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Why help us?

Today, more so than ever, in the world, so many people need our help and support. So why Lake District Calvert Trust? Well, see for yourself…

Our Stories

We are inspired by the astounding people who stay with us. Hear their stories.

Guest stories

"Calvert Lakes and their instructors have made the impossible - possible for me, I have felt at times like I've been flying."

"Such an amazing positive place to be, with all the best opportunities for our kids. Wonderful instructors, with expert knowledge, great rapport with the pupils."

"Fantastic experience which the students fully enjoyed. Excellent activities run by lovely professional staff and second to none facilities."

"It was the first residential for one of our severely autistic students who finds interacting with other students difficult said that this was one of the best trips of her life."

"The Food has been amazing. I have loved every meal I have had and the cooks have been so lovely. Thank you much!"